In this episode, Mitch and Austin take a close look at Varsity Brands, the company that has a stranglehold monopoly over competitive cheerleading.
SOURCES:
Washington Post article on the American Academy of Pediatrics' findings on catastrophic injuries
Houston Press article on Varsity
Matt Stoller's article on monopolies
Matt Stoller update
Slate article on businesses operating outside of Varsity
The Cheer Buzz overview on Varisty
Fusion Elite All Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al.
Take Back Cheer