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Matthew Barrett joins Craig Hoffman to tell the story of Goal Click. Matthew's interests in geopolitics and sports collided to create a unique and inspiring storytelling platform. Matthew shares his story in creating it and why it's been so successful in it's eight years of existence.Visit Goal Click: https://www.goal-click.comGC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalclick/ Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman shares his thoughts on the current violence in Israel and Palestine including some relevent history and description of the actors at play, context about his views of their collective responsibilities and why he thinks Israel is not living up to it's purpose as a Jewish state. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Josh Burch, founder of Neighbors for DC Statehood, joins Craig Hoffman to talk about the case for making Washington, DC as the 51st state. They discuss then history both of DC's representation, how other states were admitted to the union and how the partisanship of the argument isn't new. They also discuss what DC residents and those with representation can do to help the cause, where current representatives stand and the progress that has been made in the last decade. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

This week's episode is a compilation of two recent interviews from the radio. First, Craig Hoffman chats with Crooked Media co-founder and co-host of Pod Save The World Tommy Vietor about the potential for an Olympic Boycott in 2022 in Beijing. Why is it being considered? Why would it probably not work? What could be done to accomplish the goal of ending human rights abuses in China instead? Plus, what if an athlete protested in China during the games?Next, Craig chats with epidemiologist, physician and author Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about sports and the coronavirus. How should teams, fans and leagues be handling fans returning to arenas? What is safe and what precautions still need to be taken? Plus, what can we do to ensure stadiums are full in the fall? Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

VA State Delegate Ken Plum (D) joins Craig Hoffman for part two of his series of interviews with the people running to represent him. Plum has been in the Virginia General Assembly for 40 years and has represented the 36th District since 1982.Ken and Craig talk about Ken's reaction to being challenged in the primaries, how he has survived 40 years as a progressive in a conservative state and how that very state has changed from conservative to progressive in the last decade.Plum also describes how he has and desires to continue to pass progressive legislation and what are reasonable expectations for progressive citizens in the state.Finally, Craig reflects on the two interviews including who he plans to vote for in the upcoming primary. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman talks to VA HD 36 Candidate Mary Barthelston about why she's running to unseat a 40 year incumbent in the Virginia State House. Mary is a 27-year-old systems engineer who wants to apply those skills to fix problems in our society. How do those skills translate and what specific policies and solutions does she have in mind? Next week: Craig talks to Ken Plum, the incumbent in the seat about being primaried and his plans to move Virginia forward. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Soccer journalist André Carlisle joins Craig Hoffman for a frank discussion on race in America on the heels of the US Women's National Team's decision to no longer kneel in protest during the national anthem. The podcast conversation follows a radio interview last week that left Craig with more to be desired. The guys talk about why the radio conversation had to be the way it was compared to the framing with more room to talk and a different audience on a podcast.They then dive into race and racism itself. André combines his journalism and personal anecdotes as a black man in America what he sees are the questions that need to be answered and, just as importantly, who needs to be answering them.He also unwraps why self-interrogation is so important to the discussion, which is talked about in the context of the national team. Craig and André also discuss the role sports can play to push progress and specifically where the USWNT can go from here. Follow André on Twitter here. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

In this compilation episode, Craig Hoffman takes the best of his President's Day radio show for your listening pleasure! First, Hoffman talks about why it's time to end the national anthem at sporting events. The Dallas Mavericks didn't play it for the first 13 games of their season. The NBA responded by mandating its playing for all future games by all teams. Craig explains why this is a mistake and gives perspective of the pressure it puts on athletes to take a public stand they never asked to make.Then, Hoffman discusses a story that's made headlines from the perspective of the people at the center of it. The Washington Football Cheerleading program has been put on pause, but it seems no one asked the cheerleaders what they thought. Craig explains why this is just another example of the patriarchy run amok.Finally, Craig talks to new Washington Mystics guard Alysha Clark. The two go back a decade to their days at MTSU where Clark lead the nation in scoring and back-to-back Sun Belt titles. They talk about her journey to the WNBA and how her game has evolved from a college scoring machine to a 2x WNBA Champion, all-defensive team guard.For the full radio show, check out the Overtime feed from 106.7 The Fan. Follow Craig on Twitter here and Instagram here. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Dr. James Goldgeier is without a doubt the most decorated guest in the history of Chasing Interesting. He is a Professor of International Relations and served as Dean of the School of International Service at American University from 2011-17. He is also a Robert Bosch Senior Visiting Fellow at the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Goldgeier has spent his career studying democracy and America's role in the world. He started studying the topic as a graduate student in the shadow of the Cold War and continued as he started his professional career in the early 90's after the USSR dissolved.He chats with Craig Hoffman about how America's role has evolved over time and how the current decline democracy in the United States plays out in foreign policy on a world stage. Plus, how we fix democracy in America and the ways in which multiple actors can help save it.Follow Jim on Twitter here.  Follow Craig on Twitter here and Instagram here. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Courtney Emerson, author of After You Vote: A Woman's Guide to Making an Impact, from Town Hall to Capitol Hill, joins Craig Hoffman for a conversation on civic engagement. Emerson discusses how and why women have historically been less active in politics and some of the remedies that could correct that course.Plus, Craig and Courtney talk about the basic civics deficiency in the United States and the problems presently making it more difficult to correct them.Stay tuned for the last 15 minutes of the podcast for a special, behind-the-scenes post-script as Craig and Courtney continued their discussion in an even more frank and honest manner that attacked the issues in a way that they had to include on the pod.Follow Courtney on Twitter here.  Follow Craig on Twitter here and Instagram here. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman talks to journalist and podcaster Jane Coaston on the heels of the insurrection five days ago on the US Capitol. Coaston has spent her career covering the American right from Republican politicians to conservatism to white nationalism and everywhere those things overlap and the in-between. They talk about who makes up the current Republican Party, both in the form of representatives and voters. They talk about the variance within the party, what motivates them to vote Republican and what unites them.Craig and Jane also discuss how to break through the right wing information bubble and run through a few potential structural changes that could change politics for the better.Follow Jane on Twitter and Instagram here. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims (D) joins Craig Hoffman to talk about his career and unique brand of politics. Sims, the first openly LGBTQ legislator in PA history, talks about how his childhood moving around the United States shaped his world view and how a his desire for justice started early before turning into a career in politics. He also discusses how his athletic career helped solidify his views. Craig and Brian then talk about political communication. Sims is a living embodiment of the strategy of truth telling Craig has long discussed on the show. How does he do it and what does he think about when crafting a message? Also, what would be the long term effects of more politicians employing that strategy?For more from Brian, follow him on Twitter and Instagram - @BrianSimsPA. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

In this special crossover episode with the Train With The Best Podcast, long-time friend of the pod Marina Paul joins Craig Hoffman and his TWTB co-host Chris Gorres to talk about her new book, "Becoming a Superhero." Marina discusses the two types of leaders she found - dictators and motivators - and how each can succeed in varying situations. They also discuss how the two types can work in tandem for long term success in specific situations.They also discuss some of the interviews featured in the book, including Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber. They also discuss how and why certain leadership traits are more prevalent among women.You can buy Marina's book here! Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

House staffer Ryan Houlihan joins the the podcast to talk about what it's like to work in a congressional office. Ryan, a legislative assistant for his home district in Minnesota, talks about the day to day life of trying to get things done in congress, the challenges of doing so and what could be done to make making change easier.Plus, Ryan talks about the impact of the Joe Biden's win and what wins in Georgia would mean, specifically for climate action where he has dedicated most of his time as a staffer. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman is back for season 3 of Chasing Interesting, taking deeper dives into the world around us.He starts the season with an impromptu conversation with Democratic Strategist Greg Pinelo. They take a discussion from Twitter about messaging offline and onto the podcast. They talk about general messaging strategy across disciplines and what works specifically in politics. They also debate the validity of long and short-term strategies in winning over voters and which voters are worth fighting for in the first place.  Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

We're not done yet...with Covid or the election. Craig Hoffman and Joe Girard talk about the rise in COVID-19 cases in the US and how a lack of leadership is affecting the surge.Plus, the guys talk about the upcoming election and what makes them confident and what makes them nervous. Also, they talk about the cases before the Supreme Court and why the current rulings put the politicization of the court on full display. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman and Joe Girard talk about the prevalence of disinformation, how the ground was laid for it to be spread and the consequences of it relative to the upcoming election. Plus, COVID cases are on the rise in Europe, mail-in voting numbers are smashing records and the Vatican has become more progressive than the Supreme Court.Plus, why sports viewership is down (except the NWSL!) and a Boston news anchor gets fired for appearing in a movie. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman and Joe Girard run through the week's news from the Supreme Court hearings to some stoppages in vaccine trials before talking to Vote Save America's Juliet Beckstrand about what her organization is doing to ensure everybody can, knows how to and does vote between now and November 3rd. Juliet also talks about her background working in the Senate, what she wishes everyday Americans knew about how government works behind the scenes and how Crooked Media has embarked on making voting accessible to all.Craig also pitches Joe on his idea for "voting month" before the guys switch gears to the Lakers championship win, what not to do with government COVID relief and "Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good." Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman host the second "Sweat. Talk. Vote." event with Humans Not Hashtags at BASH Boxing in Arlington, VA. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)

Craig Hoffman and Joe Girard react to the news of the week, which includes the leader of the free world contracting COVID-19 and his Vice President trying to defend that happening.The guys share some larger thoughts on how the biggest stories in the news are connected by a focus on politics over people. Plus, thoughts on how to vote in a way that could reverse that trend. Support the show (http://HoffmanShow.com)