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Russian Olympian Nikita Nagornyy has been sanctioned by the European Union
Aimee Boorman will become Stuttgart's elite coach
- Boorman's move to Stuttgart comes after allegations of abuse from former gymnasts
Shannon Welker of Mizzu gave us the details on the piercing controversy

Move over basic two-pass floor routines, Brie Clark (Clemson) just became the first person to compete a Biles in NCAA!
Watanabe's opinions on transgender athletes, artificial intelligence, and judging
How Kyen Mayhew just leveled-up the hair game for everyone
In an exclusive, Air Force Gymnastics told us why, they were forced to take down an Instagram post
To make us all feel better, watch this video of a full-twisting split leg double layout
USA Gymnastics announced international assignments
Jessica Gadirova made her beam comeback at English Championships without a dismount
Injury updates:
- Viktoria Listunova tore her achilles
- Jennifer Gadirova suffered another ACL injury
Ansel Meadows-Rader competed with blades and won floor!

NCAA

Say it louder for the people in the back! Greg Marsden on viewership growth in NCAA women's gymnastics
Elimination season is approaching! What are the biggest surprises of the 2025 season?
CORRUPT OR CORRECT?
- Audrey Davis vs Cienna Alipio's beam
- Selena Harris is the first gymnast to earn a vault 10 this season
- The judges-with-guts award goes to: the Maryland beam judges

Nola Matthew's new floor routine as a critique of artificial intelligence and data privacy concerns
Regionals questions: how are host team regionals placements decided?
How does Brooklyn Moors' side pass fulfill compositional requirements?
BEAM SABOTAGE AT SPRINGFIELD?

Spencer is doing a watch-along live blog here before the podcast.
College & Cocktails: Friday at 7pm Pacific after Michigan vs. Oklahoma
Fantasy Lineups Lock: Wednesday at 8:30 am Pacific
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RESISTANCE Submitted by our listeners.

ACTION
- Indivisible
  - Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus
- 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you
  - - Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices)
      - State your name and zip code or district
      - Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ)
      - Wait for answer
      - Ask for action items - tell them what you want them to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.)
- ResistBot
  - Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes
- ACLU Mobile Justice App
  - Allows you to record encounters with public officials while streaming to your closest contacts and your local ACLU; REPORT any abuse by authorities to the ACLU and its networks.
LAWSUITS
- Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions
  - ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Northwest Immigration Law Project
STAY INFORMED
- Suggested podcasts: Amicus, Daily Beans, Pod Save America, Strict Scrutiny
Immigrant Rights
- Know Your Rights Red Cards, We Have Rights Video, Your Rights on trains and buses video

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