🎙 Episode Highlights:

The Dark Side of College Sports: Brett and Norm discuss the financial and ethical challenges posed by the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements in college sports, examining high-stakes recruitment deals and their impact on athletes and educational institutions.

International Tensions: The hosts cover escalating military conflicts involving Ukraine, Russia, and their international ramifications. Highlights include recent troop deployments, missile strikes, and concerns about potential nuclear escalation.

Reflecting on Thanksgiving: Ahead of the holiday, Brett and Norm share practical advice for navigating family gatherings, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, understanding, and avoiding political conflicts to foster a harmonious atmosphere.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

Ethical Dilemmas in Sports:

NIL deals, like the hypothetical $10.5 million offer to a high school quarterback, can create power imbalances and pressure on young athletes.

Global Conflict Concerns:

The risk of accidental escalations and nuclear threats in the Ukraine-Russia conflict underline the urgent need for diplomatic resolutions.

Keeping Thanksgiving Harmonious:

Focus on family and friends, practice forgiving and understanding atmospheres, and avoid political debates to make the holiday enjoyable and stress-free.

Common Sense Moments

00:00 JD Vance lost friends over VP candidacy.

06:55 Kennedy nominated amidst bipartisan cabinet tradition discussion.

11:19 Football players value education for career success.

20:22 John Houston, Mike Carey, and Jane Timken potential candidates.

25:21 Tragic collision on I-70 involving school bus.

26:34 Distracted driver causes fatal accident; principal reinstated.

34:17 Education system disruption harms schools' performance.

39:37 Putin: Russia at war with NATO, tensions rise.

44:57 Ukraine's missiles target Russian, North Korean troops.

49:04 Bob Casey concedes; ballot controversy in Pennsylvania.

55:03 Disliked Supreme Court's ruling on abortion rights.

59:59 Prefers vintage Ford Capri over expensive Ferraris.

01:05:37 Controversial plea deal criticized, Smollett convicted, backlash.

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Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

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