Are non-athlete students unknowingly bankrolling massive college athletics programs?

In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast, InvestigateTV national reporter Chris Nakamoto breaks down a nationwide investigation into the explosive financial reality of college sports.

Out of 109 public FBS universities analyzed, only 10 generate enough revenue to cover their own athletic costs. The rest pulled in over $2.1 billion in mandatory student fees and university general funds—meaning regular students taking out loans may end up paying off sports department deficits for decades.

From seven-figure NIL deals in high school and massive buyouts like Brian Kelly’s $54M payout to legislation pending in Congress, we discuss where the money goes, who actually pays for it, and what happens next.

In this episode of Following Leads, we sit down with Jessica Woolbright, LCSW, Executive Director of Saint Martha’s, a St. Louis organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. Together, we explore what abuse looks like behind closed doors, why leaving is statistically the most dangerous time, how abusers use isolation and children to exert control, and how friends, family, and communities can safely intervene and offer support.

Allie Hummel was a 36-year-old nurse who went to sleep on June 23, 2026, and never woke up.

Her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, a physician professionally trained in sedation and putting patients to sleep.

In the hours following her death, he is heard on tape saying she aspirated in her sleep after taking medication.

In this episode of Following Leads, we look at home surveillance video and police body camera footage that capture multiple moments in the months leading up to her death.

Allie’s family speaks about their attempts to help her escape, and we examine the unanswered questions that remain as authorities continue to investigate her death.