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When a sports star earns more in a week than a doctor earns in a decade, is that fair? Host Alicia Jaradi dives into the massive salaries of athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo to explore the argument that they are overpaid. She balances the massive revenue and entertainment value athletes bring to a huge industry with the ethical dilemma of prioritizing entertainment over essential roles like teachers, doctors, and firefighters. Alicia concludes that while athletes deserve credit for their hard work and short careers, the current system is misaligned and needs to find a better way to value all kinds of effort and skill.
By Malavika VaradanWhen a sports star earns more in a week than a doctor earns in a decade, is that fair? Host Alicia Jaradi dives into the massive salaries of athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo to explore the argument that they are overpaid. She balances the massive revenue and entertainment value athletes bring to a huge industry with the ethical dilemma of prioritizing entertainment over essential roles like teachers, doctors, and firefighters. Alicia concludes that while athletes deserve credit for their hard work and short careers, the current system is misaligned and needs to find a better way to value all kinds of effort and skill.