Yates Report, Grassroots Reaction, & What's Next for USA Curling

This week, Sean talks about the current situation with USA Curling and its CEO Jeff Plush. He opens by going through the Yates Report and Plush's actions while he was the Commissioner of the NWSL and reports of abuse and misconduct were brought to his attention. He then talks with Monica Walker and Courtney Shaw about the grassroots response in the United States and the open letter written by the DEI Task Force.

For more information, please check out the following sources:

Yates Report

DEI Task Force Letter

USA Curling Statement

USA Curling 'reviewing' report detailing current CEO's Involvement in systemic abuse in NWSL

Former NWSL commissioner didn't respond to Sally Yates after saying he 'welcomed' investigation

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What's Next for Grand National Curling Club

This week Sean flies solo to try to get to the bottom of the situation in the United States between USA Curling and the Grand National Curling Club. He's joined by Kristen Conrad of GNCC to talk about the background to what led to USA Curling's vote to remove GNCC clubs. They talk about how GNCC supports its members, the financial challenges faced by clubs over the past 2 years, and how this decision will be felt by players. Kristen also explains the next steps in the process and whether there could be a change of heart between now and the final vote in the fall.

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TSN Has a Change in the Booth! And What is Going on in the US?

The News Fairy has come in the middle of the summer! Sean and Scott start by trying to understand what is going on between USA Curling and GNCC (3:00). They then talk about Cheryl Bernard announcing that she is leaving the TSN booth, including Cheryl's legacy in the booth, the expectations for the new person, and throw out some names of who that new person might be.

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