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Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Boosters of big-time, "amateur" college sports say "student athletes" are getting free educations and possible pro careers, but critics say they are unpaid professionals victimized by academic fraud. Should they be paid?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenBoosters of big-time, "amateur" college sports say "student athletes" are getting free educations and possible pro careers, but critics say they are unpaid professionals victimized by academic fraud. Should they be paid?
Also, was mental illness behind the Germanwings crash? On today's Talking Point, DEA agents and sex parties in South America.
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3 storiesWas Mental Illness behind the Germanwings Crash?
The Germanwings co-copilot accused of deliberately crashing his plane may have been suffering from mental illness. Investigators have found torn medical notes excusing Andreas Lubitz from work — which he failed to share with Lufthansa, his employer. Vivienne Walt is covering the story for Time magazine from her base in Paris.
Read the story6 minThe Crazy Money behind "March Madness"
This year's NCAA basketball championships will generate $1.5 billion; Division One athletics are major business. Big schools get big money and coaches make millions, but many players may be left with nothing but injuries — and no education at all.
Read the story33 minDEA Agents Busted for Sex Party
After revelations of misconduct, Secret Service agents have been fired or forced to retire. They claim Drug Enforcement Agency operatives are being slapped on the wrist for much more serious infractions.
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