Murphy v. NCAA

In this episode of the 5-4 podcast, Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael discuss Murphy v. NCAA, the Supreme Court case that legalized sports betting across the United States. They delve into the legal reasoning behind the decision, the anti-commandeering doctrine, and the consequences of legalized sports gambling, including increased lobbying, social ills like bankruptcy and domestic violence, and the saturation of sports with gambling advertisements. The hosts critique the court's formalistic approach and its detachment from the real-world impact of its decisions, lamenting the current state of sports and advertising. They also preview the next episode and solicit questions from Patreon members for an upcoming mailbag episode.