This is A Terrific Metaphor for Our 1% Versus 99% Country

The difficult thing about income inequality in the United States is that it's linked to social dynamics embedded in our culture. The Super Bowl is a terrific example. 

The following videos discuss: Superbowl Economics, TV Viewership versus Actual Attendance, Private Jets and Super Bowl Attendance, and the origins of the term 'Student Athlete'. 

When it comes to the Super Bowl, who’s gets paid? From player salaries to sky-high ticket prices, it seems the Super Bowl is as much about economics as it is about the game. +Roman Oben, +Dave Zirin, +Amy Nelson and +Wade Davis discuss.

Jim Stingl | In My Opinion

Super Bowl suite life takes big bucks to keep up with the Joneses

Is the NFL behind in caring for its veteran players? The MHP table talks about NFL brain injuries and the healthcare package that the league provides for veteran players.
Are student athletes employees? For the first time in the history of college sports, players are asking for union representation so they can be recognized as employees in addition to college athletes.
Unionizing College Football We take a closer look at the student-led effort to unionize college football with ESPN legal affairs writer Lester Munson and Director of UIC's Labor Education Program Bob Bruno.