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Stadium Names, from The Indicator

Stadium Names, from The Indicator

Update: 2024-11-22
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How did Florida International University’s new football stadium come to be named after the rapper and singer Pitbull? Adrian Ma and Wailin Wong of The Indicator from Planet Money explain.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Scott Carr, director of athletics at Florida International University.
    • Adrian Ma, co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money.
    • Wailin Wong, co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money.

 


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