Navigating NFL Ownership and Urban Transportation Challenges

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This chapter explores the evolving landscape of NFL ownership, particularly the integration of private equity partners and the impact of franchise valuation growth. It also delves into urban issues, contrasting Philadelphia's eviction diversion program and its successes with Houston's stagnant public transportation initiatives in the face of changing leadership. Additionally, the chapter discusses fare evasion in New York City's transit system and the financial ramifications for the MTA.

Episode 396: Neal and Toby discuss the NFL owners’ vote that could be allowing private equity firms take ownership of teams, the last major sports league to do so in the US. Then, Philadelphia is going against the national trend in evictions. Houston has hit a major roadblock in their push for a car-less commute. NYC is struggling with rising fare evasion that’s hurting the MTA’s budget. Next, a wildly popular Chinese video game is met with a gamer controversy that centers around free speech. Meanwhile, why Gen Z is taking sick days more than any other generation. Lastly, the iconic Mister Softee ice cream truck is dwindling as competition heats up.

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00:00 - Oasis coming back

02:30 - NFL warms up to private equity

08:30 - Philly is bucking eviction trend

11:15 - Houston’s hard to change habit on cars

13:30 - NYC’s fare evasion is hurting buses

17:45 - ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ divides the internet

21:15 - Toby’s Trends: Gen Z sick days

24:15 - Mister Softee is falling behind