Inside the life of a 'degenerate' sports gambler
Inside the life of a 'degenerate' sports gambler  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Fri May 01 2026
Description: More than half of men under 50 in the U.S. have an open online sports book. Public health experts warn it's easier than ever to get addicted to gambling. Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins spent a year exploring the world of sports betting, and why the pastime is particularly bad for young men. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint