Today On The Record, Mayor of Denver, Colorado Mike Johnston joins The Sports Professor to discuss his journey from teaching and coaching into public service, and how sports and debate shape leadership and youth development. The conversation dives into the future of the Denver Broncos stadium plans, the role of public-private partnerships in major sports projects, and how cities leverage sports as an economic and community building engine.

00:00 - Into

2:40 - Mike Johntson's background teaching & coaching

6:30 -the Future of Mile High & Denver Infrastructure

7:29 - Walton Family Ownership relations with the city

8:10 - Keeping Sports in Denver

8:49 - Open air vs retractable roof

10:10 -The importance of sports in Denver

12:20 - Empower's relationship with Denver

13:28 - Youth Sports

14:42 - NAUDL Sports Debate

15:52- Advice for mayors and the new roaring '20's

Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins On The Record to discuss the evolution of the league, how his time at UCLA prepared him for life outside of basketball, entrepreneurism, and what's next in his career. PLUS: The Sports Professor breaks down the latest in sports business from Los Angeles, where 2026 NBA All Star Weekend is taking place.

In this episode of On The Record with Rick Horrow, American Bowl Director Scott Phillips takes us through his remarkable journey in football and life, from early roles in the sport to building the American Bowl concept and shaping the evolving role of college all-star games in today's Bowl landscape. After the interview, The Sports Professor reports live from the Super Bowl LX Radio Row in Santa Clara, breaking down the business behind the big game.

00:00 -Intro

1:54 - Interview with Scott Phillips

28:58- Opening Drive

31:38 : Super Bowl Preview