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Ep 28 - The Hidden Cost of Taxpayer-Funded Sports Stadiums
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Are taxpayer-funded sports stadiums a financial blessing or a burden? Josh dives into this hot-button issue, exploring the true economic impact and cultural significance of iconic arenas like Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. He scrutinizes whether these massive public expenditures truly benefit the communities they claim to uplift, or if they merely line the pockets of billionaire team owners. From Milwaukee to Buffalo, Josh breaks down the promises of job creation and neighborhood revitalization, challenging the role of politicians in facilitating corporate welfare.
Plus, in "Extra Points," Josh and his team debate the practicality of Ubering versus driving to a game and explore how stadium naming rights play into the larger financial picture.
Can't get enough of the Financial Quarterback? Click 'Subscribe' to never miss a play. New episodes touchdown right here! Loving the playbook? Drop us a 5-star rating and share your thoughts in a review. Your feedback fuels the game plan!
134 episoder
Manage episode 434148864 series 2971915
Are taxpayer-funded sports stadiums a financial blessing or a burden? Josh dives into this hot-button issue, exploring the true economic impact and cultural significance of iconic arenas like Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. He scrutinizes whether these massive public expenditures truly benefit the communities they claim to uplift, or if they merely line the pockets of billionaire team owners. From Milwaukee to Buffalo, Josh breaks down the promises of job creation and neighborhood revitalization, challenging the role of politicians in facilitating corporate welfare.
Plus, in "Extra Points," Josh and his team debate the practicality of Ubering versus driving to a game and explore how stadium naming rights play into the larger financial picture.
Can't get enough of the Financial Quarterback? Click 'Subscribe' to never miss a play. New episodes touchdown right here! Loving the playbook? Drop us a 5-star rating and share your thoughts in a review. Your feedback fuels the game plan!
134 episoder
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