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Mac Schneider

Mac Schneider

Former Senior Producer

Latest articles by Mac Schneider

Technology
The NCAA’s “Student-Athlete” is under fire – but misclassification is everywhereThe NCAA’s “Student-Athlete” is under fire – but misclassification is everywhere
Technology

A key government official declared that players are actually employees, but the league is still avoiding worker protections – just like gig economy companies around the nation.

By Joe Posner and Mac Schneider
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Introducing Vox’s new HBO show, Level Playing FieldIntroducing Vox’s new HBO show, Level Playing Field
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Politics isn’t sports — but sports stories can help explain our politics.

By Joe Posner and Mac Schneider
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The big lesson from South Korea’s coronavirus responseThe big lesson from South Korea’s coronavirus response
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Systematic testing and tracing was key to slowing down Covid-19 in the country.

By Christina Thornell, Mac Schneider and 2 more
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How “forever chemicals” polluted America’s waterHow “forever chemicals” polluted America’s water
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Why 99 percent of Americans have these chemicals in their blood.

By Christophe Haubursin and Mac Schneider
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Watch: Why fighting the coronavirus depends on youWatch: Why fighting the coronavirus depends on you
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If we can slow the virus down, we could save hundreds of thousands of lives.

By Estelle Caswell, Sam Ellis and 4 more
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Why this Russian gas company sponsors soccer teamsWhy this Russian gas company sponsors soccer teams
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Gazprom’s soccer jersey strategy, explained.

By Mac Schneider
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What makes Delhi’s air so deadlyWhat makes Delhi’s air so deadly
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The policy behind the pollution.

By Christina Thornell and Mac Schneider
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China’s fight with the NBA, explainedChina’s fight with the NBA, explained
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It all started with a single tweet.

By Mac Schneider
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The problem with sex testing in sportsThe problem with sex testing in sports
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Caster Semenya’s court case is the latest chapter in a long and confusing debate.

By Mac Schneider
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The truth behind the TV show CopsThe truth behind the TV show Cops
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It’s the longest-running reality show on television. Why?

By Mac Schneider

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