257: The Daniels Report

IN THE NEWS Deborah Daniels, a former federal prosecutor, was commissioned by USA Gymnastics to conduct an independent review of USAG's handling of sexual misconduct, and her report is OUT. MEET NEWS Spencer and Jessica chat about: National championships galore! Canada - Brooklyn Moors steals the show with a Podkopayeva Mexico - Nicolle Castro is going to save the world with her bars Germany - Pauline Tratz is ready for NCAA, and Michelle Timm teaches an important lesson on how to lie on the beam properly Australia - Emily Little's scary fall — but she's going to be OK! France - Marine Boyer's best-ever beam, and Juliette Bossu is the definition of expressiveness and musicality on floor Japan - Kohei puts all the HB specialists to shame GYMTERNET NEWS Valeri Liukin responds to our interview with Vanessa Atler Aliya had the baby! Jon Horton retires Aimee Boorman and Kim Zmeskal-Burdette are recognized for achievements in awesomeness Another plot twist in As the Stepko Turns Larisa Iordache's big upgrades Laurent and Cecile Landi are leaving WOGA Laurie plans to return to training Aly's body-positive tour of America Her new book Fierce: How competing for MYSELF changed everything Her reaction to that TSA guy "Women do not have to dress modestly to be respected" That weird NHL awards moment On that note, sexist coverage increased during 2016 Olympics NCAA roster and coaching developments Athlete welfare Did USAG illegally settle cases in California? Did the USAG chair call a sex-abuse victim's lawyer a "f*cking d*ickhead"? (Spoiler: yes) The FIG commits to a Duty of Care code Senators propose legislation to offer legal protection to Safe Sport FEEDBACK Reactions, corrections, and theories about the 1996 Olympics episodes Gender equity at the Olympics Vanessa Atler was better in 1999 than she thinks she was The real reason for the open-ended code How we get US women sent to the University Games The power of adult gymnastics! RELATED LINKS The full Deborah Daniels report into USAG's handling of sexual abuse. USAG's summary of 70 recommendations made in the Daniels report. Report Calls for Culture Change at USA Gymnastics SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here with brand new membership tiers, commission your own episode, or commission your own segment. Buy some of our awesome merchandise here. RELATED EPISODES 245: Steve Penny is GONE 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 227: Jane Doe 2 Sues Karolyis 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 187: McKayla Maroney 163: ENOUGH 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics 15: Joan Ryan Author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes 256: 1996 All-Around Final (Commissioned) 255: 1996 Olympic Team Final (Commissioned) 254: Vanessa Atler