America’s Trade Addiction and the Future of College Sports with Kevin Cramer and Craig Bohl
Cramer warns that the United States has become addicted to buying from China, but also notes that China’s economy is deeply dependent on American consumers. He and Scott discuss the delicate balance of power and the importance of strengthening American manufacturing and defense. The discussion also turns to North Dakota’s national defense presence, as new bombers and Minuteman missiles are slated for deployment at Minot and Grand Forks Air Force Bases, reinforcing America’s strategic might.
In the second half, Craig Bohl, former NDSU coach and current Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association, joins to tackle the growing debate over NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals in college sports. Bohl raises concerns that smaller schools like NDSU, UND, and SDSU could lose ground to wealthier programs. He exposes predatory behavior by agents targeting young athletes and calls for balance in the system—especially as some college coaches now make up to $13 million a year. Bohl’s insights highlight the need for reform and fairness in the evolving world of college athletics.
