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This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're hitting 500 episodes! And to celebrate we have a bit of a look back in time with Tanya Snyder of the origins of the show and then we chat with Ken Napzok and Joseph Scrimshaw of my favorite podcast Force Center. But we don't talk about Star Wars, we talk about Los Angeles and thier feelings towards the place they call home. Find Joseph and Ken at their respective websites. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com
Kevin and Thom today with some Commanders' talk to start including Sam Fortier's report that Washington never offered a deal to Kam Curl. Kevin had 3 NCAA Tourney "Smell Test" picks for the day. All three games are night games. The boys responded to the claim Cleveland Cavs' coach J.B. Bickerstaff made about being threatened by sports gambler(s) and discussed Shohei Ohtani's potential involvement in paying off a $4.5 billion gambling debt for his friend and interpreter. Dan and Tanya Snyder donated their Potomac, Maryland home to charity....the guys finished up with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of the biggest labor strikes of the year may be coming to an end soon. Ford, one of the 3 major car manufacturers, has struck a tentative deal with autoworkers. Tanya Snyder from Politico joins Inside Sources to discuss what's in the deal and what impact it will have on President Biden and Democrats going into 2024.
Over the past few years... President Biden has been involved with a number of labor disputes... negotiating with companies and employees to end strikes. But is the self-declared "most pro union" president's magic wearing off with the United Auto Workers Union? Tanya Snyder from Politico explains why the President is having to pursue a different strategy this time around.
Over the past few years... President Biden has been involved with a number of labor disputes... negotiating with companies and employees to end strikes. But is the self-declared "most pro union" president's magic wearing off with the United Auto Workers Union? Tanya Snyder from Politico explains why the President is having to pursue a different strategy this time around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the federal fiscal year coming to a close this month and the race for 2024 beginning in earnest, Atlas Public Policy's founder, Nick Nigro, sits down with Politico's Tanya Snyder and Automotive News' Audrey LaForest to chat about the latest EV policy and funding issues at the federal level. They'll cover the budget debate in Washington, pending EPA/NHTSA rules, and the implementation of IIJA/IRA. They'll also discuss how EVs are factoring into campaigns for 2024.
Kevin solo today on the new ownership introductory press conference today at Fed Ex Field. You'll hear what owners Josh Harris, Magic Johnson, and Mitch Rales had to say. Additionally, there were several interesting comments including from Magic earlier in the day about the possibility of a name change. Dan and Tanya Snyder released a statement that Kevin discussed as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17:11 - Commanders: react to NFL owners unanimously approving the sale of the Commanders from Dan and Tanya Snyder to the Josh Harris group, including commentary on press-conference comments from Harris 29:34 - Commanders: analysis of the Mary Jo White report, which the NFL released moments after announcing that NFL owners had unanimously approved the sale of the Commanders 39:57 - Commanders: a final goodbye to Dan Snyder's horrendous 24-plus-year ownership of the team 50:00 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 10-inning win at the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays that featured more excellence from ace reliever Felix Bautista Visit MidAtlanticSkin.com and tell Dr. George Verghese that Al Galdi sent ya! Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Redskins - Daily Podcast On The Washington Redskins
Washington Commanders receiver Jahan Dotson spoke at a youth camp held by Next Gen Camps about his experience with young athletes, the arrival of assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, and more!At a Next Gen Camps youth football camp in Upper Marlboro, MD on Saturday, Commanders receiver Jahan Dotson spent time with young athletes going through drills and offering tips for success while taking part in some friendly competition. He also took time to speak with us about the arrival of coach Bieniemy, his role in the new offense, and what it means to have teammates he can rely on.One of those teammates, cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields, joined Dotson at the event held at Riverdale Baptist School where he once played high school football before joining Dotson at Penn State University, and eventually on to the NFL together.Then, we continue examining the comments from coordinators and coaches including Bieniemy, special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor, and running backs coach Randy Jordan. The topic today is mainly rookie running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. and his potential roles on the team.Finally, with Washington ranking sixth in the NFL in operational income the last three years it's no surprise Dan and Tanya Snyder weren't in a rush to sell.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Redskins - Daily Podcast On The Washington Redskins
Washington Commanders receiver Jahan Dotson spoke at a youth camp held by Next Gen Camps about his experience with young athletes, the arrival of assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, and more! At a Next Gen Camps youth football camp in Upper Marlboro, MD on Saturday, Commanders receiver Jahan Dotson spent time with young athletes going through drills and offering tips for success while taking part in some friendly competition. He also took time to speak with us about the arrival of coach Bieniemy, his role in the new offense, and what it means to have teammates he can rely on. One of those teammates, cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields, joined Dotson at the event held at Riverdale Baptist School where he once played high school football before joining Dotson at Penn State University, and eventually on to the NFL together. Then, we continue examining the comments from coordinators and coaches including Bieniemy, special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor, and running backs coach Randy Jordan. The topic today is mainly rookie running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. and his potential roles on the team. Finally, with Washington ranking sixth in the NFL in operational income the last three years it's no surprise Dan and Tanya Snyder weren't in a rush to sell. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Dan and Tanya Snyder have agreed to sell the Washington Commanders franchise to Josh Harris and his group of investors! However, no league vote will take place at league meetings in Minnesota this coming week. Why? Despite everything being signed, there is still a vetting process to go through. There are 12 people to vet before this sale can become official! We then jump onto the football field to discuss QB1 for next season. All signs point to Sam Howell, but how tight a leash does he have? Jacoby Brissett is the highest paid backup in the league, and we have a coaching staff in Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio that will be invested in right now so that they can keep their jobs. How long do you think Sam Howell has as QB1 before the coaching staff would look to make a change? 1st round pick in this year's draft CB Emmanuel Forbes is getting a lot of hype at rookie camp! One coach said that he is “really f——— good”. Is there a lot to be excited about with Emmanuel Forbes, or is the team pumping this information out to justify taking Forbes over fellow CB Christian Gonzalez? The Comment Mailbag has 3 comments from ViNdOh and YC. Thank you both for the comments! We greatly appreciate them as always. AFTER THE POD is everything Succession. Do not watch AFTER THE POD if you are not fully caught up on Succession! TIMECODES 0:00 Intro 2:03 Commanders Ownership Update 8:03 Sam Howell vs Jacoby Brissett 17:27 Emmanuel Forbes Hype 27:02 Comment Mailbag 36:52 AFTER THE POD
Locked On Redskins - Daily Podcast On The Washington Redskins
Washington Commanders potential new owner Josh Harris put together a 40+ page document identifying appealing details and plans for potential minority investors, NFL.com's quarterback rankings by division, and why the Dallas Cowboys may fall in the NFC East.As Josh Harris' group grows closer to buying the Commanders franchise from Dan and Tanya Snyder a document made it into the hands of ESPN that outlines plans to commit $88 million to reconnecting with fans and $100 million to repair FedEx Field while also discussing the possibility of renaming the current stadium while focusing on the development of a new one.Then, in their NFL Divisional quarterback rankings the NFC East came in lower than expected and some not-so-nice words were written about Washington's plan to move forward with Sam Howell. But we present our own rankings as well.Finally, with all the weapons leaving the Dallas Cowboys this offseason more pressure is on quarterback Dak Prescott than ever before, and it could lead to the Commanders overcoming their rival in the divisional standings.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Redskins - Daily Podcast On The Washington Redskins
Washington Commanders potential new owner Josh Harris put together a 40+ page document identifying appealing details and plans for potential minority investors, NFL.com's quarterback rankings by division, and why the Dallas Cowboys may fall in the NFC East. As Josh Harris' group grows closer to buying the Commanders franchise from Dan and Tanya Snyder a document made it into the hands of ESPN that outlines plans to commit $88 million to reconnecting with fans and $100 million to repair FedEx Field while also discussing the possibility of renaming the current stadium while focusing on the development of a new one. Then, in their NFL Divisional quarterback rankings the NFC East came in lower than expected and some not-so-nice words were written about Washington's plan to move forward with Sam Howell. But we present our own rankings as well. Finally, with all the weapons leaving the Dallas Cowboys this offseason more pressure is on quarterback Dak Prescott than ever before, and it could lead to the Commanders overcoming their rival in the divisional standings. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Logan and Craig react to Dan and Tanya Snyder officially announcing their intention to sell the Washington Commanders to the Josh Harris group. Craig and Logan discuss what's next in the process and when they believe the deal could become official. Tune In!Subscribe to Take Command wherever you get your podcasts! Remember to rate and review!Visit us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@1067TheFan/featuredFollow Craig & Logan @CraigHoffman on Twitter and @Logan_Paulsen82 on Instagram. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Logan and Craig react to Dan and Tanya Snyder officially announcing their intention to sell the Washington Commanders to the Josh Harris group. Craig and Logan discuss what's next in the process and when they believe the deal could become official. Tune In!Subscribe to Take Command wherever you get your podcasts! Remember to rate and review!Visit us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@1067TheFan/featuredFollow Craig & Logan @CraigHoffman on Twitter and @Logan_Paulsen82 on Instagram. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Take Command, Logan and Craig react to Dan and Tanya Snyder officially announcing their intention to sell the Washington Commanders to the Josh Harris group. Craig and Logan discuss what's next in the process and when they believe the deal could become official. Tune In! Subscribe to Take Command wherever you get your podcasts! Remember to rate and review! Visit us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@1067TheFan/featured Follow Craig & Logan @CraigHoffman on Twitter and @Logan_Paulsen82 on Instagram. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Take Command, Logan and Craig react to Dan and Tanya Snyder officially announcing their intention to sell the Washington Commanders to the Josh Harris group. Craig and Logan discuss what's next in the process and when they believe the deal could become official. They also break down the Washington Commanders 13 undrafted free agent signings and how the 2023 NFL schedule release will impact this season. Tune In! Subscribe to Take Command wherever you get your podcasts! Remember to rate and review! Visit us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@1067TheFan/featured Follow Craig & Logan @CraigHoffman on Twitter and @Logan_Paulsen82 on Instagram. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Logan and Craig react to Dan and Tanya Snyder officially announcing their intention to sell the Washington Commanders to the Josh Harris group. Craig and Logan discuss what's next in the process and when they believe the deal could become official. Tune In!Subscribe to Take Command wherever you get your podcasts! Remember to rate and review!Visit us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@1067TheFan/featuredFollow Craig & Logan @CraigHoffman on Twitter and @Logan_Paulsen82 on Instagram. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13:00 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and discussion of Commanders co-owners and co CEOs Dan and Tanya Snyder and Josh Harris on behalf of the Harris ownership group jointly announcing an agreement by which the Snyders will sell the Commanders to the Harris group 36:46 - Commanders: thoughts on - and some scheduled fun with - comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a rookie-minicamp press conference on corner Emmanuel Forbes, running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and receiver Kazmeir Allen 52:01 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of the first three games of a four-game series against the New York Mets, including a debacle of a rain delay that lasted for three hours, 56 minutes 01:07:20 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Orioles' ninth series victory in 10 series, including excellent performances by starting pitchers Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Melanie Coburn has been one of the most vocal victims of the toxic culture within the Washington organization after working as a cheerleader for the franchise for 14 years. Melanie joined Craig to share her reaction to the news that Dan and Tanya Snyder are officially selling the Washington franchise.
The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: We got the news Friday, the Snyders are signing with the Harris group, Chris asks were the Commanders the worst team in all American pro sports? Callers join the show to give their thoughts on the Commanders and sale, Chris points out that the team won't go back to the Redskins name
15.... that's how many electric vehicles still qualify for federal tax credits. That's the result of the Biden administration's tightening restrictions on EVs. So, did the White House just shoot itself in the foot? Tanya Snyder from POLITICO breaks down the news, how this will impact the administration's clean energy goals and Americans who want to make the switch to electric. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Effective today, only 14 electric cars and trucks will qualify for federal tax breaks up to $7,500, according to a new list put out by the Treasury Department on Monday. POLITICO's Tanya Snyder breaks down why only 14 EVs qualify, which automakers benefitted from Treasury's list, and if the White House expects more vehicles to qualify in the future. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directly ties permitting reform to the congressional debt ceiling fight. Tanya Snyder covers transportation for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.
16:25 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on the sale of the Commanders - including owner Dan Snyder seemingly begging Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to bid on the team - and of comments from team president Jason Wright in various interviews on he and the Snyders wanting the sale to be done, the reporting on the sale, the Commanders' potential next owners and the team's stadium search 42:01 - Nationals: breakdown of a regular-season-opening three-game-series loss to the Atlanta Braves, including starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore doing well in his Nats regular-season debut but also starting pitcher Josiah Gray's home-run problem reappearing 55:29 - Wizards: react to the Wizards being officially eliminated from playoff contention and to two more losses - a 116-109 loss to the Orlando Magic and a 118-109 loss at the New York Knicks 01:03:20 - Capitals: thoughts the Caps' fade continuing with a 5-2 loss at the New York Rangers that featured winger Alex Ovechkin getting ejected 01:09:48 - Orioles: examining a wild regular-season-opening three-game-series loss at the Boston Red Sox in which the Orioles' offense was great, but their pitching and defense were bad Visit ShadyRays.com and use the code AlGaldi for 50 percent off two or more pairs of polarized sunglasses! Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Friday, the Biden Administration released its proposed rules for electric vehicle tax credits. The credits were part of the Inflation Reduction Act which passed last year. So, who are the winners? Who are the losers? Tanya Snyder from POLITICO joins Inside Sources to discuss where automakers, miners, and Europeans stand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's word of the day is ‘imminent' as in right now as in really soon as in the Washington Commanders sale could be here! What is Danny Boy and Tanya Snyder up to? Moving boxes. Packing tape. Saying their goodbyes. Who is buying the team? Where are the leaks!? (14:00) Michael Jordan is looking to sell the Charlotte Hornets. He bought the team in 2010 for $275M and is about to make a cool billion on that investment. (24:40) Review: Brian and Charles. (28:55) Edwin Diaz is out for the rest of the season. It's done. Diaz tore his patellar tendon in his knee celebrating in the WBC. (40:35) NPPOD (46:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if I would draft Georgia's Jalen Carter. He was mocked to be the top pick in the NFL Draft and now no one knows where he'll be taken. My bracket was busted by 6pm on Day 1! I STINK! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The National Transportation Safety Board put out an initial report last week about what caused the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that has triggered a massive cleanup. POLITICO's Tanya Snyder breaks down the report, why this train derailment has caused partisan finger pointing, and how the Department of Transportation might be scrutinized moving forward. Plus, the Department of Energy is exploring a plan to offer a government endorsement for natural gas that meets a minimum standard for cleanliness. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Tanya Snyder covers transportation for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.
With Congress out on recess and President Joe Biden still abroad, most of today's marquee political events are happening outside of the beltway … — IN Iowa, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) begins his “Faith In America” listening tour, dipping his toe in the proverbial water ahead of a possible 2024 campaign. And this morning, Playbook has exclusive excerpts from Scott's speech. “Conservatism is my personal proof there is no ceiling in life. I can go as high as my character, my education, and my perseverance will take me. I bear witness to that,” Scott will say. “So, for those of you on the left, you can call me a prop, you can call me a token, you can call me the N-word, you can question my blackness, you can even call me ‘Uncle Tim.' Just understand: Your words are no match for my evidence. … The truth of my life disproves your lies.” — IN Ohio, as former President Donald Trump visits the site of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Tanya Snyder, Alex Guillén and Adam Wren note that he's handing Biden a political gift: a welcome contrast with his own record on rail safety regulations. — IN Georgia, a grand jury probing possible interference in the 2020 presidential election has recommended indictments for more than a dozen people, according to foreperson Emily Kohrs, who did an interview with NBC. That list, she said, “might” include Trump himself. “There are certainly names that you will recognize, yes. There are names also you might not recognize,” she said. Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the host and senior editor of POLITICO's Playbook Daily Briefing. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
In December, the House Oversight and Reform Committee released a final report from their investigation into allegations of sexual assault committed by Washington Commanders team owner Dan Snyder. In this episode, you will hear the testimony and discover what the NFL did - or didn't do - to punish the people who sexually harassed their employees. You will also learn that in the process of researching this episode, the Congressional Dish team discovered that the hearings related to this investigation, among others, have recently vanished from the committee archives, raising questions about how that happened and what needs to be done to prevent our sources from being disappeared. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the shownotes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd268-disappearing-oversight-the-nfl-sexual-misconduct-investigation Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD262: Inside C-SPAN with Howard Mortman CD256: Poisonous Pet Collars CD234: AWOL Recall: The Rock and Play Sleeper Washington Commanders-Dan Snyder Background “To Native American groups, Redskins name is ‘worst offender.' Now they hope for more changes.” Adam Kilgore and Roman Stubbs. Jul 9, 2020. The Washington Post. “‘Bethesda man to make bid for Redskins': How Daniel Snyder became an NFL owner.” Scott Allen. May 24, 2019. The Washington Post. Full House Committee on Oversight and Reform Report “Read the Full Report on the Washington Commanders” Dec 8, 2022. The New York Times. NFL Investigation “The NFL's investigation was just like Daniel Snyder's workplace culture: Rotten.” Sally Jenkins. Jul 1, 2021. The Washington Post. “NFL announces outcome of Washington Football Team workplace review.” Jul 1, 2021. NFL. Dan Snyder Misconduct “Daniel Snyder pledged support for the NFL's investigation. His actions tell a different story.” Will Hobson and Liz Clarke. Dec 14, 2021. The Washington Post. “NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million; Tanya Snyder to run operations for now.” Will Hobson et al. Jul 2, 2021. The Washington Post. “Tanya Snyder, wife of owner Daniel Snyder, named co-CEO of Washington Football Team.” Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske. Jun 29, 2021. The Washington Post. “Washington Football Team settled sexual misconduct claim against Daniel Snyder for $1.6 million.” Will Hobson et al. Dec 22, 2020. The Washington Post. “Lewd cheerleader videos, sexist rules: Ex-employees decry Washington's NFL team workplace.” Will Hobson et al. Aug 26, 2020. The Washington Post. “From Dream Job to Nightmare.” Will Hobson and Liz Clarke. Jul 16, 2020. The Washington Post. Dan Snyder Money “How did Daniel Snyder make his money? Net worth & more to know about Commanders owner's businesses.” Edward Sutelan. Nov 14, 2022. The Sporting News. “Average Net Worth by Age: How Do You Compare?” Lauren Schwahn. Dec 2, 2022. Nerd Wallet. Dave Portnoy Superbowl Arrest “Barstool's Dave Portnoy physically carried out of Super Bowl 53 (Video).” Danny Small. Feb 4, 2019. Elite Sports NY. NFL Ownership and Potential Commanders Sale “Dan Snyder Reportedly Holding Out for $7B Bid for Commanders amid Sale Rumors.” Scott Polacek. Feb 8, 2023. Bleacher Report. “Is Dan Snyder selling the Commanders? What to know as Washington owner explores 'potential transactions.'” Joe Rivera. Nov 2, 2022. The Sporting News. “List of NFL franchise owners.” Wikipedia. Past Congressional Oversight of Sporting Organizations “Congress wants WWE's info on steroids, doping.” Associated Press. Jul 28, 2007. MSNBC via the Wayback Machine. “Steroid Use in Baseball: Players.” House Government Reform and Oversight Committee (109th Congress). March 17, 2005. C-SPAN. NFL Nonprofit Status and Lobbying “Professional Football Leagues.” IRS. “National Football League: Summary.” Open Secrets. “NFL reportedly generated record-setting $11 billion in national revenue last season.” Matt Johnson. Jul 15, 2022. Sportsnaut. House Control “The Democrats Lost the House by Just 6,675 Votes. What Went Wrong?” Walter Shapiro. Feb 9, 2023. The New Republic. Laws H.R. 4445: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 Bills H.R. 8146: Accountability for Workplace Misconduct Act H.R. 8145: Professional Images Protection Act Hearings NFL Commissioner Testifies on Washington Commanders Workplace Culture June 22, 2022 House Oversight and Reform Committee Witness: Rodger Goodell:, Commissioner, National Football League Clips 3:05 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): We also invited Daniel Snyder to testify today, but rather than show up and take responsibility for his actions, he chose to skip town. Apparently Mr. Snyder is in France, where he has docked his luxury yacht near a resort town. 3:45 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): According to top executives, he fired women, but not men, who engaged in relationships with other employees while defending male executives accused of sexual harassment. And he kept employees from speaking out through a culture of fear. As one longtime employee described Mr. Snyder's tactics: "If you don't obey, intimidate. If you still don't obey, terminate." Finally, the employee added, "If that didn't work, buy them off." The Committee has also uncovered evidence that Mr. Snyder conducted a shadow investigation to target his accusers, pin the blame on others, and influence the NFL's own internal review. He filed phony lawsuits to collect private phone records, emails, and text messages. 7:10 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Our first bill, the Accountability for Workplace Misconduct Act, will require employers to conduct thorough investigations and share the outcome with victims, and it will prohibit employers from using Non-disclosure Agreements to conceal workplace misconduct -- one of Dan Snyder's favorite tactics. Our second bill is the Professional Images Protection Act. Our investigation confirmed that the Commanders secretly created lewd videos of cheerleaders for the private enjoyment of Dan Snyder. That is despicable and our bill will create notice and consent requirements for employers who use their employees' professional images. 23:10 Rodger Goodell: Hi I'm Roger Goodell commissioner of the National Football League and I'm here today to discuss the NFL's efforts to promote safe and respectful workplaces, including at the Washington Commanders. 23:25 Rodger Goodell: The Commanders are one of 32 NFL clubs, each of which is managed by its ownership and executives and have their own workplaces and policies. Two years ago, the Commanders asked me to recommend independent counsel to address workplace issues and recommend changes to improve the workplace culture. We identified several candidates and the club selected Beth Wilkinson, a distinguished former Federal Prosecutor. Approximately six weeks later, the club asked my office to assume oversight of the Wilkinson firm's work. The Wilkinson firm conducted a comprehensive review of the workplace at the club, interviewing more than 150 witnesses. As a result, we gained a clearer understanding of what the workplace had been at the Commanders, how it had begun to change, and what further steps were needed to support our ultimate goal of transforming that workplace to one that is safe and productive for all of its employees. 25:05 Rodger Goodell: It is clear to me that the workplace in Washington was unprofessional and unacceptable in numerous respects: bullying, widespread disrespect toward colleagues, use of demeaning language, public embarrassment and harassment. Moreover, for a prolonged period of time, the Commanders had a woefully deficient HR function, particularly with respect to reporting practices and record keeping. As a result, we imposed unprecedented discipline on the club, monetary penalties of well over $10 million, and requirements that the club implement a series of recommendations and allow an outside firm to conduct regular reviews of their workplace. In addition, for the past year, Daniel Snyder has not attended league or committee meetings, and to the best of my knowledge has not been involved in day to day operations at the Commanders. The cheerleader program has been entirely revamped and it's now a co-ed dance team under new leadership. And the most recent independent workplace report, which we have shared with the Committee, confirms that an entirely new, highly skilled and diverse management team is in place, and that there has been, "substantial transformation of the team's culture, leadership and human resources practices." 26:35 Rodger Goodell: We did not receive a written report of Miss Wilkinson's findings for compelling reasons that continue to this day. A critical element of any workplace review is broad participation by both current and former employees. Encouraging employees to come forward and share their experiences, which were frequently painful and emotional, was essential to identifying both the organization's failures and how to fix them. To encourage this participation, Ms. Wilkinson promised confidentiality to any current or former employee. For this reason, shortly after we assumed oversight of Miss Wilkinson's work, we determined that a comprehensive oral briefing was best to allow us to receive the information necessary both to evaluate the workplace as it was, and to ensure that the team put in place the policies and processes to reform that workplace, all while preserving the confidentiality of those who participated in the investigation. 28:35 Rodger Goodell: When the committee has asked questions or requested documents which could violate witness privacy, we have asserted privilege. We will continue to do so to safeguard our commitment. 28:45 Rodger Goodell:: Earlier this year, the committee heard testimony from several former employees that included new and direct allegations against Mr. Snyder. We properly engaged former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to investigate those allegations. Because those new allegations were brought to the committee in a public setting, we will share the results of that investigation when it's completed and will take additional disciplinary action if warranted. 29:50 Rodger Goodell: Finally, I want to address the Committee's review of Non-disclosure Agreements. Our policies do not allow a club to use an NDA to bar someone from participating in a league investigation, and nobody who wished to speak to the Wilkinson firm was prevented from doing so by an NDA. 36:45 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Mr. Snyder has not been held accountable. His refusal to testify sends a clear message that he is more concerned about protecting himself than coming clean with the American people. If the NFL is unwilling or unable to hold Mr. Snyder accountable, then I am prepared to do so. That is why I am announcing now my intent to issue a subpoena for the testimony of Mr. Snyder for a deposition next week. The committee will not be deterred in its investigation to uncover the truth of workplace misconduct at the Washington Commaders. 38:20 Rodger Goodell: While I have the microphone I'd also like to say, respectfully, that Dan Snyder has been held accountable. As I mentioned in the opening, he faced unprecedented discipline, including financial fines, being removed and away from the team at his request for a period of time up to the year now already, and secondly, and more importantly, transformation of that organization that is going on in the last year, which is really important. 42:25 Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC): This committee has no jurisdiction over private entities. Our jurisdiction is on government entities. 1:10:40 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): Now, sir, you had mentioned that the reason for the press release as opposed to a detailed finding, as you had in the other cases was because of privacy concerns. Isn't that right? Rodger Goodell: That was one of the issues. Yes. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): However, I have this 148 Page Miami Dolphins harassment report that you did where you have redacted the names of various individuals out of privacy concerns. And so it is possible to release a detailed report and at the same time protect people's privacy, yet you chose not to do so in this particular case with the Commanders. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI): Study after study shows there is not systemic racism in our police departments. There is a narrative out there, for example, who to this day mislead the public as to what happened in Ferguson. The Black Lives Matter movement fanned the flames out there even though Barack Obama's own Justice Department found that shooting was justified and you have kind of piled on with the narrative that we have a fundamental problem. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): So non disclosure agreements by each of your various teams are not being used. Is that what you're saying? Rodger Goodell: No, I'm not saying that at all. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): The gentlelady's time has expired. The gentleman may answer her question. Rodger Goodell: I'm not saying that. State by state...our teams operate in different states that have different laws. So the federal legislation is something that we're willing to work with the Committee on it. Washington Football Team Work Environment February 3, 2022 House Oversight and Reform Committee Witnesses: Emily Applegate, Former Marketing Coordinator, Washington Commanders Brad Baker, Former Manager and Producer of Video, Washington Commanders Melanie Coburn, Former Director of Marketing, Cheerleaders, Washington Commanders Rachel Engelson, Former Director of Marketing and Client Relations, Washington Commanders Tiffani Johnston, Former Manager of Marketing, Washington Commanders Ana Nunez, Former Coordinator of Business Development, Washington Commanders Clips 9:45 Rep. James Comer (R-KY): Instead of adhering to our committee's mission to root out waste, fraud, and abuse and mismanagement in the federal government, Democrats instead are holding a roundtable about the work culture in one single private organization. 10:00 Rep. James Comer (R-KY): Make no mistake, no one should face harassment at work and bad actors must be held accountable. But it's unclear why examining harassment that took place a decade ago in one private workplace warrants oversight from this committee. This issue is best handled by human resources and the courts, not Congress. 10:25 Rep. James Comer (R-KY): Further, because of the bravery of the women testifying before us today, the culture of the franchise has completely turned around. And I want to thank the ladies for being here today. After the NFL investigation into the football team last year, Commissioner Roger Goodell levied the highest fine on an owner in the history of the sport, and suspended the owner from team's operations indefinitely. In addition, the commissioner made a series of recommendations to the team to improve its culture. This week, an independent audit confirmed those recommendations are working. Madam Chair, I'd like to submit the audit for the record. 11:30 Rep. James Comer (R-KY): Because of the Commissioner's leadership, bad actors have been held accountable and the culture at the football team has improved. So why are Democrats utilizing committee resources today to examine an issue that is on the path to resolution and is outside this committee's jurisdiction? 18:15 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Our first participant is Melanie Coburn who was a cheerleader for the Washington Football Team from 1997 to 2001 and was the director of Marketing and Marketing Coordinator from 2001 to 2011. 18:30 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Then we will hear from Tiffany Johnston, who was a cheerleader for the Washington football team from 2007 to 2008, and a Marketing Manager and Marketing and Events Coordinator for Club Level Tickets from 2002 to 2008. 18:50 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Next we will hear from Brad Baker, who was a Producer at the Washington football team from 2007 to 2008 and a Video Production Manager from 2008 to 2009. 19:05 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Next we will hear from Ana Nunez, who was a Coordinator of Business Development and Client Service and an Account Executive at the Washington football team from 2015 to 2019. 19:20 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Next, we will hear from Rachel Engelson, who started as an intern for the Washington football team in 2010 and then became a Customer Service Representative, a Manager of Premium Client Services, the Director of Marketing and Client Relations, and the Director of Client Services from 2011 to 2019. 19:40 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Finally, we will hear from Emily Applegate who was a Marketing Coordinator, Premium Client Services Coordinator, and Ticket Sales Representative at the Washington Football Team from 2014 to 2015. 21:00 Melanie Coburn: At cheerleader auditions one year, Dan Snyder ordered the director of the squad to parade the ladies onto the field while he and his friends gawked from a suite through binoculars. The women were directed to turn around slowly, as if they were cattle being examined for sale. One of the women cried on the sidelines because she didn't understand what was happening. 21:30 Melanie Coburn: Over the years, it became clear that Dan Snyder and his male executives were far too interested in the cheerleaders. Eventually, Dan himself had the final say of who made the team and who got months in the calendar. Unbelievably, he requested binders of photographs for auditions and the calendar so that he could choose who to cut based on looks, not talent. One year he cut 10 veterans who otherwise would have made the team based on their skill and experience, evidently because they weren't the prettiest in his opinion. It was known as the Tyson's massacre. 22:10 Melanie Coburn: During calendar production one year, a male Executive took unedited prints off the graphic designer's desk despite my warnings to protect them. One of these compromising full size photos was one of the team's most loyal employees, and my dear friend. She's sitting next to me today. I'm still haunted by this. And at the time, there was no HR department or any reporting mechanism for this abusive behavior. 23:05 Melanie Coburn: I felt compelled to come forward publicly when I read the second shocking [Washington] Post article that revealed two lewd videos of the cheerleaders that were secretly created. I was physically ill when I read that piece. "The Good Bits" videos produced at the behest of Dan Snyder were secretly made from footage taken at our calendar shoots. We trusted the production team to capture footage and keep it safe. Little did we know they were zooming in on private parts and keeping cameras rolling during costume changes. I've cried with the women in these videos as they explain the horror of seeing themselves in what is essentially a soft porn video soundtracked to Dan Snyder's favorite bands. These women remain traumatized. 24:35 Melanie Coburn: Dan Snyder rules by fear. We've seen Dan's vindictive wrath for years, such as when he nearly bankrupted the Washington City Paper for an unflattering article. He sent private investigators to the homes of a dozen former cheerleaders last year and I got calls from these terrified women who didn't understand why PIs were showing up on their doorsteps. He offered hush money to a group of us in exchange for our silence last February, but we declined. This was offensive, and certainly felt like intimidation and witness tampering to us. 26:10 Tiffani Johnston: Hi, my name is Tiffani Johnston. I appreciate you all for taking the time to hear about the constant workplace harassment that occurred at the Washington Football Team for over two decades. I personally experienced it multiple times during my eight year tenure as both a cheerleader and a marketing manager. 26:50 Ana Nunez: Hi, my name is Ana Nunez and I worked in sales for the Washington football team for almost four years. 28:20 Tiffani Johnston: I learned on one specific occasion that when I was asked by my boss to attend a networking event, and oh to dress cute, it was actually an orchestration by him and Dan Snyder to put me in a compromising sexual situation. I learned that placing me strategically by the owner at a work dinner after this networking event was not for me to discuss business, but to allow him, Dan Snyder, to place his hand on my thigh under the table. I learned how to discreetly remove a man's unwanted hand from my thigh at a crowded dinner table at a busy restaurant to avoid a scene. I learned that job survival meant I should continue my conversation with another coworker, rather than call out Dan Snyder right then in the moment. I also learned later that evening how to awkwardly laugh when Dan Snyder aggressively pushed me towards his limo with his hand on my lower back, encouraging me to ride with him to my car. I learned how to continue to say no, even though a situation was getting more awkward, uncomfortable and physical. I learned that the only reason Dan Snyder removed his hand from my back and stop pushing me towards his limo was because his attorney intervened and said "Dan, Dan, this is a bad idea. A very bad idea, Dan." I learned that I should remove myself from Dan's grip while his attorney was distracting him. I also learned at that moment during an unspoken conversation between my boss and I that my boss was not there to look out for me. He was there to listen to any directive his boss, Dan Snyder, had given to him, at my cost. The next day I learned, when I told a senior coworker about Dan Snyder's sexual advance, that I should "not repeat this story to anyone outside this office door." That was when I also learned there was no one to go to about Dan Snyder's advance, no path to record the incident. So I learned to move on. 30:15 Tiffani Johnston: In the last couple of years, I learned that Dan Snyder, via Senior Vice President, demanded my unedited, enlarged lingerie calendar photo be sent to his office. I learned that this demand was made urgently because they knew that the graphic artists was getting ready to Photoshop my personal areas before the edited proof went before all of the senior VPs and Dan Snyder for approval. 31:40 Brad Baker: My name is Brad Baker and I worked for the Washington Football Team from 2007 to 2009 in the Video Production Department. 32:40 Brad Baker: In the early summer of 2008, a normal production meeting with the video department was wrapping up when Larry Michael, then Executive Producer of Media and one of Snyder's top lieutenants, asked me and two other male producers to stay behind and shut the door. The female members of the department were dismissed. Larry Michael told us that the owner had a special project for us and needed us to edit together a video of the good bits from our cheerleader calendar video shoot. It wasn't hard to put two and two together. Larry Michael, one of Snyder's top confidants, has tasked us with producing a video for Schneider of sexually suggestive footage of cheerleaders, obviously unbeknownst to any of the women involved. One of the senior producers said he'd take care of it and later on, while passing through the editing suite, I saw several images on both the editing monitor and the monitor of our tape deck that featured the cheerleaders posing for their photoshoot, but it was like outtakes, and their breasts and pubic areas were exposed. It became crystal clear that my worst suspicions were true. The video department had been told to edit together lewd footage of the cheerleaders at the request of Dan Snyder. 34:30 Brad Baker: The NFL has refused to release the report of the Wilkinson investigation, even though myself and over 100 other employees were asked by the League to speak to the Wilkinson firm. We all participated because we thought the NFL wanted to know the truth. We believe that the toxic workplace culture and the serious harm it caused would finally become public and that the investigation would end with some kind of report. I mean, they were able to release a report that was 243 pages long...243 pages long...on the PSIs of footballs, the pounds per square inch of footballs. Surely, surely, women being sexually harassed and lewd outtakes videos of female employees created without their consent could muster up some kind of written report right 43:40 Rachel Engelson: I was only 24 and the man who sexually harassed me was old enough to be my father. And he also was considered the voice of the team in the public sphere. So to me, the power that he held in his position and his close personal relationship with Daniel Snyder was enough for me to reconsider anything. And at the time, I didn't know and realize that 55% of victims experienced retaliation after speaking up or making a claim. I still decided to tell my boss about my harasser's public comments about my appearance, his unwanted kisses on the cheek, and emails about special gifts he expected from me. When I told my boss, we agreed that nothing would happen if I reported it to the person who was supposedly running HR at that point. And so my boss called my harasser on the phone. Mind you, we were in two different locations. I was in Maryland and he was in Virginia, so this had to be done via phone call. I was in the room when my boss called him to tell him to leave me alone. And it's a memory I'll never forget, because I distinctly remember hearing my harasser yell through the phone, "what the fuck is she thinking?" and I just kind of muted everything after that. So fearing further harassment and retaliation, I took to hiding from him at public events. I strategically would place myself between colleagues so he couldn't get near me. And I just felt humiliated to have to hide in plain sight in front of all of my colleagues, my clients, and I was just so frustrated that I had to avoid company functions for fear that I would experience sexual harassment again. And most of all, it made me feel worthless. All the hard work I put into my work and the team and I was reduced to my appearance and not my value as an employee. The second time I decided to report harassment was with the arrival of a new executive team, similar to Ana, that was specifically hired to help change the business. I told them about the public comments about my appearance, the unwanted kisses on the cheek, the email, as well as the time at training camp, I was sexually assaulted by the same man that I had previously reported. Those executives were appalled at my treatment and had good intentions to affect change, but they were all fired within six months of reporting this. And after they were fired, and this was reportedly because the old guard at the Washington football team did not want change, I just felt like I had zero protection. I didn't want to go back to avoiding people, clients, events, and even my own job, to keep away from my harasser. So I resigned from my position without another job lined up so I wouldn't have to deal with this. 48:35 Emily Applegate: My name is Emily Applegate. I began working for the Washington Football Team exactly eight years ago as of tomorrow. While my time with the team was short, my experiences there have altered the structure of my entire life. 49:10 Emily Applegate: On a daily basis, I was sexually harassed by my direct boss, the Chief Marketing Officer of the team. Every day, I was forced into uncomfortable conversations about my body and about my appearance. I was told to wear tight outfits to events, so clients had something to look at. I was asked invasive questions about my dating life, specifically if I was interested in older men, because my boss was significantly older than me. I was told I wasn't allowed to wear flat shoes because he liked the way my body looked better when I was in high heels. My photograph was taken without my permission and passed to other executives throughout the team by my boss. 50:20 Emily Applegate: To address the most common question that I get, "why didn't you report to Human Resources?" I didn't report to Human Resources because Dan Snyder created a culture where this behavior was accepted and encouraged. 53:35 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): July 1, 2021, the NFL issued a press release announcing the outcome of its investigation into the Washington football team stating and I quote, "none of the managers or executives identified as having engaged in this conduct is still employed at the club." 54:10 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Is the NFL's statement that wrongdoers have been removed from the Washington Football Team accurate? Tiffani Johnston: Absolutely not. It all started from the top with Dan Snyder, every day, on every single issue. 55:05 Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Miss Johnston, I received a letter dated today from Jason Friedman, a former Vice President who worked for the Washington football team for over 20 years, and here is the letter. He was apparently with you the night that Dan Snyder personally harassed you. And here's what he said. He has never told his story publicly before and I want to quote now from his letter. He says "I witnessed Dan Snyder grab the arm of my coworker, Tiffany Johnston, and attempt to pull her into his limousine. This took place over a dinner in Washington DC. I was shocked. Thankfully, Tiffany was able to quickly pull away." 57:35 Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC): The proper venue to explore these types of claims is in the courtroom, not before this committee. To my knowledge, there's no pending litigation regarding the events we've heard discussed today, nor does this committee have legislative jurisdiction over this issue. It concerns me that this committee is choosing to spend its limited time having this discussion on the NFL and second guessing decisions when there are multiple Biden-caused catastrophes that desperately need our attention and oversight. And the witnesses here have begged for us to do something and nothing is going to happen as a result of this committee. That's cruel to these people. 1:06:50 Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC): What do you want us to do? What should Congress do? I can't legislate bad behavior to stop it. Just quickly, what would you do. 1:09:05 Emily Applegate: Thank you for asking this question, actually, because I think it's very important due to the fact that multiple members of the committee has now said that this is not the appropriate venue for us to be sharing the story and that we shouldn't be in the courtroom, things like that. You guys have the opportunity to take this issue on, pass legislation that would help other employees throughout the United States be able to report so they have that opportunity to be in the courtroom, and not only the opportunity to be in the courtroom, but then also to find some justice, because I think we can all agree that a lot of people go through the criminal justice system, and they never see any type of justice when it comes to sexual harassment or sexual assault. So until those two things are taken more seriously by Congress, then nothing is going to happen. But that's why we're here today to ask you to do your job and pass those legislation laws. 1:09:55 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): To my dear colleagues on the other side, I just want to point out that we legislate the rules, regulations, and laws that govern workplace safety, as well as non disclosure agreement laws and so forth. 1:15:05 Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM): Mr. Chair, this hearing is a farce. And we should be looking at inflation, the economy, Afghanistan, the border crisis and so many other issues that are important to our nation and to our constituents. Instead, we are spending time looking at a single business, investigating it for things that happened a decade ago. And let me restate again the owners of the team fired those responsible. In fact, the owners paid the largest fine ever imposed by the NFL and was suspended indefinitely from operations. This roundtable is ridiculous and it is an abuse of power. 1:35:50 Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL): You might be aware that part of the reason that the NFL is such a profitable business is that Congress approved legislation in 1961 that allowed an antitrust exemption where professional football teams could pull together when negotiating radio and television contracts. They also receive lucrative federal tax exemptions and taxpayer dollars in the hundreds of millions to build football stadiums that make them billions. Do you believe Congress should be in the business of protecting an organization that puts the interests of billionaire owners above hundreds of women who experienced harassment and abuse? And do you think that those benefits, that we should consider revoking them if they do not make changes to ensure that you have protections when it comes to human resources, sexual assault accountability, making sure that there is an equitable and safe workplace for their employees? 1:41:35 Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA): Miss Coburn in your op ed, you mentioned that after the secret "good bits" videos hit the news that you and 40 or so other cheerleader alumni came together and some of you were able to mediate a settlement. Were those who settled, were they barred from going to court because of a forced arbitration agreement? Do you know? Melanie Coburn: Yes, many of when those videos were uncovered, that's when I came out publicly. I had the strength and courage to organize them. And yes, they all, they they got together and there was a, you know, mediation and there was a settlement and along with that settlement, they were forced to sign NDAs. 1:45:10 Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): Congress can do a lot about this. Next week, all of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle who aren't here now could vote for the bill by Cheri Bustos that is going to require that no NDAs can be forced upon employees for sexual harassment or sexual assault. That would go a long way. We could also investigate the tax exempt status of the National Football League. We gave them that tax exempt status. Evidently, there was $8 billion received last year that was then divided up among the various teams to the tune of about $250 million a team. 1:50:10 Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL): We have a responsibility here of regulating, specifically, the United States economy when it comes to interstate commerce, to regulating our borders, to actually making sure we coin sound money, that we appropriate for the necessary functions of government. But one of the things that the Constitution of these United States actually precludes us from doing is interfering directly in the affairs of individual businesses, no matter how abhorrent they may be. Now, if there's criminality involved, then that is where the justice system, specifically in this case the civil system, takes those matters. “The final play of the Patriots-Raiders game is even better with Titanic music.” December 18, 2022 @TheGhettoGronk on Twitter Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)
On Wednesday, Sen. Joe Manchin proposed legislation that would delay implementing new tax credits for electric vehicles until strict new battery and domestic sourcing requirements are put in place. Manchin's legislation adds to broader tensions over the EV tax credits, as foreign allies are critical of the program. POLITICO's Tanya Snyder breaks down Manchin's stance and whether his bill will receive broader support in Congress. Plus, the Biden administration banned mining in over 225,000 acres of Minnesota wilderness for the next 20 years, dealing a blow to a planned copper mine. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Tanya Snyder covers transportation for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine delivered yet another blow to Dan and Tanya Snyder as they apparently prepare to sell the Washington Commanders. Sports journalist Kevin Blackistone and Greater Greater Washington's Dan Reed join us to talk about how the latest investigation details could affect the Commanders' sale. We're also talking election results in Maryland and Virginia, and about a wonky D.C. policy about sidewalks. As always, our Friday roundup is powered by great local journalism: Commanders called out for statement criticizing AG Karl Racine (WashPo Local) Election results and analysis for DC, Maryland, and Virginia (WashPo Local) Vendors unite to decriminalize unlicensed street vending in DC (WTOP) Sign up to testify at the DC Council public hearing on sidewalk vending before 5 p.m. on Monday. There's the news, but for more D.C. events and community, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc. And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Did the Washington Commanders get screwed our of their fifth win of the season by NFL officials in Week 9? That is the question we seek to answer as we discuss the foul called on John Ridgeway, Benjamin St-Juste, and the unintentional interference on the Curtis Samuel touchdown pass from Taylor Heinicke.Speaking of Heinicke, Washington has now scored 17 points or fewer in half of his career starts including this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings, and it's coming at the worst time as the Commanders' defense is holding opponents under 22 points on a near-weekly basis.Finally, more information on the intentions of Dan and Tanya Snyder to sell the Washington franchise.Find and Follow Locked On Commanders:Apple: https://apple.co/2YHegGcSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3mHG7yeAudacy: https://bit.ly/2YDl7jEStitcher: https://bit.ly/3IcmdUKGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/34JEKKqLocked on Washington Commanders has the latest reaction, news, and player interviews from the organization with this daily podcast from DC & national sports personality Chris Russell and co-host David Harrison. You can also catch Chris with his co-host Pete Medhurst on The TEAM 980 & the Audacy App from 9 A- NOON ET and at Command Post Magazine. David can be found covering the Washington Commanders in writing as well, as a part of Sports Illustrated's family of sites.Follow Chris and David on Twitter, where they share the latest news and analysis about the Washington Commanders, and interact with fans of the team!Chris Russell: https://twitter.com/Russellmania621David Harrison: https://twitter.com/DHarrison82#WashingtonCommanders #HTTC #NFLSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONSimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNFL to learn more.BlueNileMake your moment sparkle with Blue Nile. Go to BlueNile.com and use code lockedon to save fifty dollars on your purchase of five-hundred dollars or more.BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Did the Washington Commanders get screwed our of their fifth win of the season by NFL officials in Week 9? That is the question we seek to answer as we discuss the foul called on John Ridgeway, Benjamin St-Juste, and the unintentional interference on the Curtis Samuel touchdown pass from Taylor Heinicke. Speaking of Heinicke, Washington has now scored 17 points or fewer in half of his career starts including this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings, and it's coming at the worst time as the Commanders' defense is holding opponents under 22 points on a near-weekly basis. Finally, more information on the intentions of Dan and Tanya Snyder to sell the Washington franchise. Find and Follow Locked On Commanders: Apple: https://apple.co/2YHegGc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mHG7ye Audacy: https://bit.ly/2YDl7jE Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3IcmdUK Google Play: https://bit.ly/34JEKKq Locked on Washington Commanders has the latest reaction, news, and player interviews from the organization with this daily podcast from DC & national sports personality Chris Russell and co-host David Harrison. You can also catch Chris with his co-host Pete Medhurst on The TEAM 980 & the Audacy App from 9 A- NOON ET and at Command Post Magazine. David can be found covering the Washington Commanders in writing as well, as a part of Sports Illustrated's family of sites. Follow Chris and David on Twitter, where they share the latest news and analysis about the Washington Commanders, and interact with fans of the team! Chris Russell: https://twitter.com/Russellmania621 David Harrison: https://twitter.com/DHarrison82 #WashingtonCommanders #HTTC #NFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNFL to learn more. BlueNile Make your moment sparkle with Blue Nile. Go to BlueNile.com and use code lockedon to save fifty dollars on your purchase of five-hundred dollars or more. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and Tanya Snyder are officially considering selling the Washington Commanders football team. Twitter is buzzing, of course, as are we. The City Cast DC team chats about that, MPD dropping a bunch of gun and drug charges over an internal investigation, and Taylor Swift snubbing the DMV in a big way. As always, our Friday roundup is powered by local journalism: Axios DC breaks down the Snyder news WashPo Local covers the dropped charges and the controversy that got us here And we've got to tip our hats to Martin Austermuhle's Twitter thread full of TSwift puns Want some more DC news? You gotta sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. And our newsletter writer Kaela also runs our Twitter account, so you know it's hilarious. Follow us at @citycast_dc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:00 - Commanders: in-depth analysis of Dan and Tanya Snyder hiring "BofA Securities to consider potential transactions" off an ESPN report that the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Washington engaged in financial improprieties 33:04 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on the Commanders potentially being for sale, the death of his mother and the seemingly endless non-football challenges that he has encountered during his time as Washington head coach 45:20 - Commanders: examining Chase Young's return to practice off comments from Chase and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences 53:28 - Commanders: discussion of comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on the Commanders' game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9 being a "measuring stick" and on what went wrong for William Jackson III with the Commanders...a look at the initial injury report for Commanders-Vikings...and thoughts on comments from Taylor Heinicke at a post-practice press conference on whether the Commanders should go up-tempo more often and on the nature of his style of play 01:05:28 - Wizards: breakdown of a 121-111 win at the Philadelphia 76ers that happened despite the Wiz having just five made threes to the 76ers' 19 Visit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month! Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder have hired Bank of America Securities to "consider potential transactions," including the potential sale of the franchise. LeSean "Shady McCoy, Adam "Pacman" Jones, and Leger Douzable discuss the franchise possibly changing owners, and if the Miami Dolphins put themselves in Super Bowl contention with the addition of Bradley Chubb.
On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with an NBA WTF and an update on the NFL's Washington Commanders.First, the gals discuss the Brooklyn Nets' firing of head coach Steve Nash. Most disturbingly, the top candidate to replace Nash is none other than Boston Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka.Then, Steph and El chat through what we know and, more importantly, what we don't know about the future of the NFL's Washington Commanders. While owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced that they are exploring potential sales, it may or may not mean the pair are actually willing to walk away from the franchise.Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, Sonos! We love them, you love them. For crystal clear sound with a truly simple setup, check out Sonos' speaker system at Sonos.com: https://www.sonos.com. Show notes:JOINT STATEMENT FROM KYRIE IRVING, BROOKLYN NETS AND ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE: https://www.nba.com/news/joint-statement-from-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-and-anti-defamation-leagueEp #220: House of horrors: Another WTF roundup: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0eGCJrLKskwRNYp4pmWilj?si=a087056ad92540edEp #195: WTF Thursday: NFL chaos and LIV Golf controversy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zt4Sb1z2zjkYop1W2xdwb?si=KDiXMqtTSTueHQjEF8WVZQ&nd=1
Tony Reali and the national panel discuss Dan and Tanya Snyder hiring a firm to explore a potential sale of the Commanders, the Phillies hitting 5 home runs vs Lance McCullers in their Game 5 win and if Dusty Baker waited too long to go to the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a buzz around the Washington Commanders after the team released a statement saying owners Dan and Tanya Snyder hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” Forbes and Axios are reporting the team is considering a potential sale. It's hard to say what exactly is going on behind the scenes, but we know one thing for sure, this has never happened before. WTOP's Senior Sports Director George Wallace shares his thoughts on the potential sale from the Commanders headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. And then we talk with fans from the newsroom about what they want from the possible new owner.
There's a buzz around the Washington Commanders after the team released a statement saying owners Dan and Tanya Snyder hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” Forbes and Axios are reporting the team is considering a potential sale. It's hard to say what exactly is going on behind the scenes, but we know one thing for sure, this has never happened before. WTOP's Senior Sports Director George Wallace shares his thoughts on the potential sale from the Commanders headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. And then we talk with fans from the newsroom about what they want from the possible new owner.
Craig Hoffman welcomes on Kevin Sheehan to share his initial reaction to the news, his conversation with Mike Ozanian who broke the story from Forbes, if the NFL has 24 votes from the owners to vote Dan out, and if another owner, like Jeff Bezos, would improve the value the franchise.
Czabe is joined by TV vets Steve Buckhantz and Carol Maloney. They discuss not showing field invaders on TV during sporting events, refs and autographs, over-rated foods, the 7th Anniversary of "You Like That" plus Tanya Snyder, being hated, and a new feature called "Comeback or Funeral." MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1:12 - Not My Beat: Take Command segment with Logan Paulsen on the Commanders 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears 23:45 - Craig reacts to Jerry Jones' response to being frequently mentioned in ESPN's latest Dan Snyder story and to Seth Wickersham's comments on Tanya Snyder, Dans' potential removal and more. 38:38 - Fiery Ron Rivera snaps on the media
In this bonus episode, Craig Hoffman talks to ESPN reporter Tisha Thompson about the bombshell report she co-authored for ESPN.com about Commanders owner Daniel Snyder. Thompson discusses how Snyder's inability to get a stadium deal might undo his ownership, what other threats he faces, and the threats he's made about other owners and Roger Goodell. Craig also talks to former Washington employee Melanie Coburn about her experience since coming out against Snyder, and specifically over the last week since she was singled out by Sndyer's lawyers in a public letter. Plus, Coburn reveals her thoughts on Tanya Snyder and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
En este capítulo Tanya Snyder nos cuenta de lo difícil que es la maternidad con una enfermedad auto inmune. Como tú cuerpo no puede hacer lo que tu corazón realmente desea y los duelos y culpas que vas enfrentando en el proceso de la aceptación! No te lo puedes perder, nos ayudará a ser más empaticas y a poner el foco a mamás muy poco vistas!
Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Craig to talk about the photo op of Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder, Tanya Snyder and Jason Wright. Does Dan Snyder's relationship with Jerry Jones protect him? Plus, they discuss Ron Rivera's tenure here in Washington.
For months, the Biden administration has been working to avoid a possible railroad work stoppage that could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars and disrupt the transportation of major energy commodities like coal and crude oil. POLITICO's Tanya Snyder breaks down why this labor dispute is happening in the first place and how it could disrupt the domestic energy space. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Tanya Snyder covers transportation for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.
Bram continues his rant on the Commanders and #muggate, plus the latest on the Suns controversy. Jason Wright and Tanya Snyder spoke to GQ and revealed some details from the past 2 years. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com, or tune in live from 3:00PM-6:00PM Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC, @RealBramW and @Mike_CallowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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11:24 - Commanders: breakdown of a wild day for the Commanders in their workplace-misconduct scandal that featured major reveals by Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform, a congressional hearing at which it was announced that Dan Snyder is being subpoenaed, a letter from Dan and Tanya Snyder and Jason Wright to Commanders employees and a statement from Ron Rivera 38:43 - Guest: Neal Mollen, a lawyer who practiced labor and employment law for three-plus decades and is an adjunct professor at George Mason's Antonin Scalia Law School, on what now for Dan Snyder now that he is being subpoenaed and much more off the second congressional hearing on the Commanders' workplace-misconduct scandal 01:02:43 - Nationals and Orioles: analysis of the Nats' 7-0 rain-shortened six-inning loss at the O's from each team's perspective, including a monster game for Austin Hays, another bad game for Patrick Corbin and another good game for Tyler Wells https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices