Craig recaps the Wizards' End of Season press conference, where GM Will Dawkins laid out his vision for the franchise. Dawkins emphasized building a defense-first identity, praised the growth of the young core, and acknowledged that while progress was made, the team still has work to do. Plus, Craig highlights Dawkins' thoughts on Alex Sarr’s underrated rookie season and why the numbers tell a bigger story than the headlines.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Would you rather have more picks this year or better picks next year? Craig Hoffman and John Keim debate draft strategy before diving into what actually happens in the war room when the clock starts ticking on draft day.

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Craig sits down with new Mystics General Manager Jamila Wideman for an in-depth conversation about her vision for the team. Wideman breaks down why she selected Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore in the WNBA Draft, what she was looking for in this class of players, and how she plans to shape the Mystics moving forward.

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - DC, Commanders Close to $3B Deal for New Stadium at RFK Site + Calls

39:54 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Mark Segraves Shares Latest on RFK Stadium Site + Calls

1:20:58 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Sonia Citron’s Former HC Joins the Show, Mark Segraves on Final Steps for RFK Site + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Inside Sonia Citron’s Game: Insights from Her Former Notre Dame Coach

11:51 - Mark Segraves on Final Steps to Getting Deal Done for RFK Site

18:48 - Warriors-Grizzlies and Magic-Hawks Recap + Play-In Games Preview

31:40 - Real Things: Jimmy Butler + Trinity Rodman

Craig is joined by Sonia Citron’s former head coach at Notre Dame to break down what the Mystics are getting in one of their top picks from this year’s WNBA Draft. From her work ethic to her two-way versatility, hear why Citron has the potential to be a star in D.C. and how her game is built for the next level.

Hour 2

1:12 - Calls on Breaking News: DC, Commanders close to deal for new stadium at RFK

5:39 - The Latest on the Commanders' RFK Return with NBC4's Mark Segraves

22:37 - Reaction to Mark Segraves on Final Steps to Getting Deal Done for RFK Site

Craig is joined by NBC4’s Mark Segraves, who broke the news that the District and the Commanders are closing in on a deal to bring the NFL back to D.C. Segraves says this is “the closest the two parties have ever been” to sealing the deal. He breaks down what the final steps are, what residents in the RFK area are saying, and why the proposed new stadium is designed to be much more than just a football venue. From concerts to March Madness to international soccer—this could be a game-changer for the entire city.

Hour 1

1:12 - Breaking News: Commanders Closing In on RFK Return

12:50 - RFK Reactions: What the Commanders' Return Means to D.C.

33:08 - Calls on Breaking News: DC, Commanders close to deal for new stadium at RFK

Following the breaking news that the Commanders are closing in on a deal to return to the RFK Stadium site, Craig takes calls from fans across the DMV. One caller suggests not everyone near the stadium wants it back—but true Washingtonians call in to push back. Listeners who grew up near RFK or still live nearby share their memories and explain why RFK was the heartbeat of the city and why bringing the team back to the District would be a dream come true. It's a passionate, emotional hour of real D.C. voices reacting to the potential homecoming.