Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should college athletes be paid? Michael Smerconish dives into the rapidly evolving world of college athletics in the NIL era, where multimillion-dollar deals, transfer portal chaos, and shifting power dynamics are redefining amateur sports. He reflects on Michigan’s championship run, the rise of athlete compensation, and the unintended consequences for smaller programs. With political lines beginning to form and legal precedent already set, is this the least-worst system—or one in need of serious reform? Listen here, then vote, and please rate, review, and share this podcast.