Aug. 3, 2026, Des Moines Daily Umbrella Podcast
The Daily Umbrella Podcasts by Shane Goodman
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Good morning, and welcome to the Daily Umbrella Podcast for Monday, Aug. 3. We bring you the top stories, local headlines, weather, business updates and, of course, today's morning chuckle. Thanks for spending a few minutes with us as we help you start your day. Let's get to the news. …
First, today's editorial takes aim at a growing trend in college athletics: corporate logos on college jerseys. Ohio State and Notre Dame have joined the list of schools selling jersey sponsorships, with reported deals worth as much as $17 million and $20 million annually. The NCAA now allows schools to place up to two commercial logos on uniforms beginning this season. The concern? Tradition may be losing ground to advertising dollars. The column argues that college sports have always been about school pride, memories and loyalty — not promoting banks or fi ...