Who the "Protect College Sports Act" Actually Protects

Why the NAACP spoke out against the “Protect College Sports Act,” which was just passed by the US Senate—and why the bill is unlikely to get a vote in the House anytime soon.

Guest: Alex Kirshner, Slate contributing writer and co-host of the college football podcast Split Zone Duo.

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