Mega Events Fail to Deliver: World Cup Edition
Every few years, cities fall into the same trap. A major event—whether it’s the World Cup, the Olympics, or the...
The Super Bowl Is a Bad Bet for New Orleans
The Wall Street Journal reports that New Orleans is betting big on the Super Bowl, hoping the game will spark...
The L.A. Olympics Will Likely Be an Economic Failure
The New York Times publishes that as Los Angeles is on the brink of hosting the 2028 Olympic Games, the...
Sacre Bleu! Sporting Events and Stadia Don’t Drive Economic Development
The Telegraph reminds us that big sports events usually fail to meet the promises made regarding their impact on economic...
Gold Medal for Sentiment, But a Wipeout on Policy
The State of Missouri has a long history of excellence in athletic competition on both the domestic and international stages....
The Great Urban School District That Wasn’t, but May Be Soon
What if I told you that you could have access to nearly unlimited resources, the counsel of top experts, and...
Lawmakers Answering the Wrong Student Transfer Question
As first appearing in Education News: Politicians are notorious for answering the wrong question. When asked about legalizing drugs, they...
Will They Push George Brett Around in a Wheelchair?
I sure hope not. For starters, I think he’s only 60 and in perfectly good health. But ever since the Red Sox...
SMI on the Air
We are a little late putting this up, but you can listen in to the second half of our appearance...
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