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In this episode Jonathan and Gary welcome Mark Badain, President of the Oakland Athletics. Mark shares his journey from starting as an intern with the Raiders to becoming the team president, overseeing their move to Allegiant Stadium, and now working on building a world-class ballpark on the Las Vegas strip. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of relocating sports franchises, the financial and community impacts of stadium projects, and the excitement surrounding the A's new ballpark in Vegas. Mark also reflects on the passionate fan reactions and the collaborative efforts required to bring such large-scale projects to fruition. The episode concludes with Mark sharing his personal piece of advice on maintaining integrity in one's career.
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In this episode Jonathan and Gary welcome Mark Badain, President of the Oakland Athletics. Mark shares his journey from starting as an intern with the Raiders to becoming the team president, overseeing their move to Allegiant Stadium, and now working on building a world-class ballpark on the Las Vegas strip. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of relocating sports franchises, the financial and community impacts of stadium projects, and the excitement surrounding the A's new ballpark in Vegas. Mark also reflects on the passionate fan reactions and the collaborative efforts required to bring such large-scale projects to fruition. The episode concludes with Mark sharing his personal piece of advice on maintaining integrity in one's career.

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