Craig and Anthony dive into a discussion sparked by Nicki Jhabvala and John Keim's recent back-and-forth on the 'John Keim Report' Podcast. They explore the surprising consensus that Emmanuel Forbes Jr., the Commanders' first-round draft pick from a year ago, may not be starting this fall.

Hour 2 

1:12 - Not My Beat: Eric Flack on DC's RFK Financing Challenge

19:23 - Hoops Talk: Trusting the Timberwolves & Thibodeau's Coaching Tactics with Bomani Jones

34:08 - This, That, and the Other Thing

Craig is joined by Bomani Jones of "The Right Time with Bomani Jones" podcast for an in-depth discussion on the NBA playoffs. They kick off by debating whether the Minnesota Timberwolves, fresh off their advance to the Western Conference Finals, can be trusted to maintain their momentum. The conversation then shifts to the New York Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau's intense coaching style, examining the heavy minutes he allocates to his players and the recurring playoff injuries. Lastly, Craig and Bomani preview the matchups in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, offering insights and predictions.

Craig welcomes WUSA9's Eric Flack for a special segment of 'Not My Beat,' where they dive into the pressing issue of whether Washington, DC can afford the financing for RFK Stadium. With the recent $515 million deal between the District and Ted Leonsis' Monumental Sports for a transformative project in Downtown DC, the financial landscape is more complex than ever. Eric Flack provides expert insights into the city's budget constraints, the potential economic impact, and what this means for the future of RFK Stadium.

Hour 1

1:12 - Timberwolves Triumph: Stunning Comeback in Game 7

12:48 - Pacers Prevail: Game 7 Victory Over the Knicks

24:29 - Coverage Controversy: Craig Slams ESPN's Knicks-Pacers Series Focus

38:39 - Storytime with Craig

Craig delivers a scathing critique of ESPN's coverage of the New York Knicks-Indiana Pacers series. Calling it "embarrassing," Craig takes issue with the network's disproportionate focus on the Knicks and their celebrity fan, Stephen A. Smith, at the expense of balanced reporting.

Craig reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves' incredible come-from-behind victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Down by 20 points, the Timberwolves showcased resilience and determination, pulling off one of the most memorable comebacks in playoff history. Join us as Craig breaks down the key moments, standout performances, and strategic moves that led to this epic win. 

Friday's show has a range of topics including Scottie Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship, the Commanders OTAs, the NBA Playoffs, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever and more. Guests include Richard Deitsch of The Athletic, Chick Hernandez of WUSA9 CBS Sports and Clinton Yates of ESPN. Segments include the Take Command Podcast with Craig and Logan Paulsen, and the Real Things Real People Said Into Real Microphones.

Hour 3: The third and final hour of the show starts with a segment of the Take Command Podcast where Craig talks with Logan Paulsen about how Jayden Daniels and other players look at the Commanders OTAs. Then Craig talks about tonight's Knicks vs Pacers matchup before previewing the rest of this weekend's sporting events. Finally it's the Real Things Real People Said Into Real Microphones segment featuring comments by JJ Watt, tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, and Sean McVay.

Hour 2: The second hour of the show starts off with an interview with Chick Hernandez of WUSA9 CBS Sports who talks about Scottie Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship. Then Clinton Yates of ESPN joins the show to talk about Ted Leonsis's recent comments about wanting to purchase the Nationals. Then Craig talks about how the struggling Indiana Fever are having a microscope put on their coaching woes because of Caitlin Clark's fame.