Steve Jones, Jr. from The Dunker Spot and David Purdum from ESPN Chalk join to discuss Warriors, playoff races in East/West, and betting irregularities in NBA. Topics include Warriors status, races for 6th seed, teams battling for 3-4-5 spots, and NBA's investigation into betting issues involving Toronto's Jontay Porter.

Ryan Rodenberg, a sports betting expert from Florida State University, Danny Funt, a journalist with insights from The Washington Post, and David Purdum, an ESPN writer focused on the industry, delve into the explosive growth of sports betting since its legalization. They discuss the evolving fan engagement, shifting perceptions among leagues from opposition to acceptance, and the ethical implications of aggressive betting ads. The conversation highlights concerns about game integrity, athlete harassment, and the rising prevalence of betting among youth.

March Madness and the NCAA tournament are in full effect, and it’s one of the biggest sports betting times of the year.  Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent, Michael Kosta, and gambling industry reporter for ESPN, David Purdum, for a conversation about how professional sports leagues are embracing the new profit potential, whether the ease of access to mobile sports betting makes people more vulnerable to gambling addiction, and what’s being done to enforce responsible gambling.   Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.