The PGA Tour's merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf has reignited a debate over sportswashing. To help make sense of the developments, Vassy Kapelos speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist. He specializes in the study of organized crime and corruption in sports and is a professor of investigations at University of New Haven.

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow. 

The PGA Tour's merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf has reignited a debate over sportswashing. To help make sense of the developments, Vassy Kapelos speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist. He specializes in the study of organized crime and corruption in sports and is a professor of investigations at University of New Haven.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

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VKS: What the PGA Tour-LIV merger means for the sport of golf

Every single year, River Ward councillor Riley Brockington receives $75,000 to spend on traffic-calming measures. However, that money doesn’t go very far when a single speed hump takes a $16,000 bite out of that budget. And that is the price tag to fix it today, as the repairs have slowly increased over time. At one point, it only took $11,000 to patch things up. He joins the program in Hour 4. Plus, if you are trying to catch a movie at the local cinema, Matt Demers has got you covered with his weekly selections!

Every single year, River Ward councillor Riley Brockington receives $75,000 to spend on traffic-calming measures. However, that money doesn’t go very far when a single speed hump takes a $16,000 bite out of that budget. And that is the price tag to fix it today, as the repairs have slowly increased over time. At one point, it only took $11,000 to patch things up. He joins the program in Hour 4. Plus, if you are trying to catch a movie at the local cinema, Matt Demers has got you covered with his weekly selections!

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Fri. April 19th, 2024

In a recent tweet, Prime Minister Trudeau promoted his government’s track record of improving cellphone plans. He says competition has increased. He says cellular plans have become a lot more affordable for everyday Canadians. Are you feeling that sweet relief? What top-of-mind priorities in this department need a serious overhaul? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, have you ever planned a birthday party, and the guest list ended up being a lot bigger than you thought? Well, we’ve got a story for you in Hour 3!

In a recent tweet, Prime Minister Trudeau promoted his government’s track record of improving cellphone plans. He says competition has increased. He says cellular plans have become a lot more affordable for everyday Canadians. Are you feeling that sweet relief? What top-of-mind priorities in this department need a serious overhaul? Kristy Cameron tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, have you ever planned a birthday party, and the guest list ended up being a lot bigger than you thought? Well, we’ve got a story for you in Hour 3!

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Fri. April 19th, 2024

In a case of déjà vu, we have another stunning stat that highlights a series of problematic automotive thefts in Canada’s Capital. According to the latest batch of data, 5 vehicles are being stolen from Ottawa driveways every single day. As of New Year’s Day, we are up to 560 vehicle thefts in 2024, and we are not even four months deep. We speak to Councillor David Brown, who represents the sixth-highest number of victims. On the lighter side of things, if you are planning to adopt a cat aged 6-and-over, you will no longer have to pay an adoption fee at the Ottawa Humane Society.

In a case of déjà vu, we have another stunning stat that highlights a series of problematic automotive thefts in Canada’s Capital. According to the latest batch of data, 5 vehicles are being stolen from Ottawa driveways every single day. As of New Year’s Day, we are up to 560 vehicle thefts in 2024, and we are not even four months deep. We speak to Councillor David Brown, who represents the sixth-highest number of victims. On the lighter side of things, if you are planning to adopt a cat aged 6-and-over, you will no longer have to pay an adoption fee at the Ottawa Humane Society.

VKS: What the PGA Tour-LIV merger means for the sport of golf

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