Bitches Love the California Galaxy Derby Coalition (Part 1)

RECORDED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021

Lethal and S-Pain welcome Tifa Knoxhard to the show for an in-depth conversation about the California Derby Galaxy (a.k.a. CDG or the Coalition), what it is, how it works, and how it can help the Greater Bay Area Derby Community survive post hiatus and perhaps become even stronger than it was before.  

(0:40) The importance of operating for the skater, by the skater.
(3:32) Cheryl Reeve named head coach of USA Basketball's Women's National Team
(6:45) More info about Victoria's Secret and Naomi Osaka
(14:23) Steph Curry is close to breaking the all-time record of most career 3 pointers in NBA history
(16:33) Serena Williams will not participate in the Australian Open, following the advice of her medical team
(21:26) Welcome Tifa Knoxhard to the show!
(26:32) How did Knox develop the idea for CDG?
(30:05) The CDG Vision Statement
(33:37) How the derby hiatus due to the pandemic is helping to end long standing beef between leagues
(36:38) Why it's so important for individual skaters to start the rebuilding process on a league level in order to impact the derby community as a whole.
(38:15) Knox explains how the bystander effect is impacting member involvement in the WFTDA. 
(38:57) What's in store for the Coalition in 2022? 
(48:24) Why did some leagues opt NOT to join the Coalition?
(52:33) The importance of sharing information between leagues
(53:50) How long will CDG be relevant?
(57:06) Knox explains what "right-level play" is and why it is important

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