Robert Lipsyte discusses book "SportsWorld: An American Dreamland." Includes excerpt from opening passage of the book. Includes excerpt of interview with Muhammad Ali which starts around 35:33.

Drugs, painkillers, football contracts, and survival are all covered in Pete Gent's book, "North Dallas Forty." Gent said the business of football meant players would take painkillers and abuse their bodies with drugs all in order to do whatever was necessary to win a game. An excerpt of an interview with George Allen is included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations