{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"CD277: PGA LIVs","description":"The Chief Operating Officer and a board member of the PGA golf tour recently testified to the Senate as part of its investigation into the possible merger between the PGA and LIV golf tours. In this episode, hear a summary of their testimony which was about monopoly powers, labor rights, Saudi Arabian oil money, loyalty to country\u2026. So much more than golf. Please Support Congressional Dish \u2013 Quick Links  Contribute monthly or a lump sum via  PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank\u2019s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536.  Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media!  View the show notes on our website at https:\/\/congressionaldish.com\/cd277-pga-livs Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD195: Yemen PGA Tour \u201cPGA TOUR History.\u201d 2022. Official 2022-23 PGA Tour Media Guide. Saudi Arabia \u201cWho we are: PIF is driving the growth of new sectors, companies and jobs, as a catalyst of Vision 2030.\u201d Public Investment Fund. \u201cJamal Khashoggi: All you need to know about Saudi journalist's death.\u201d February 24, 2021. BBC. LIV Golf LIV Golf Website  \u201cHow Much Did LIV Golf Pay Phil Mickelson?\u201d Fergus Bisset. February 1, 2023. Golf Monthly.  \u201cTiger Woods Was Offered LIV Golf Contract in $700M-$800M Range, Greg Norman Says.\u201d Doric Sam. August 1, 2022. Bleacher Report. LIV vs. PGA  \u201cLIV Golf's anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour handed severe blow in federal court.\u201d Tim Schmitt. February 17, 2023. Golfweek.  \u201cPhil Mickelson among 11 golfers to sue PGA Tour over LIV Golf suspensions.\u201d PA Media. August 3, 2022. The Guardian.  \u201cU.S. Department of Justice investigating PGA Tour for behavior toward LIV Golf.\u201d Mark Schlabach. July 11, 2022. ESPN. Yemen \u201cThe Yemen War Can Be Over \u2014 If Biden Wants It.\u201d Ryan Grim. May 18, 2023. The Intercept.  \u201cThe Houthis after the Yemeni cease-fire.\u201d Bruce Riedel. January 27, 2023. Brookings.  \u201cAs U.S. Focuses on Ukraine, Yemen Starves.\u201d Shuaib Almosawa. March 16, 2022. The Intercept. Audio Sources  The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia\u2019s Influence in the United States July 11, 2023 Senate Committee on Homeland Security &amp;amp; Governmental Affairs, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Watch on C-SPAN Witnesses:   Ron Price, Chief Operating Officer, PGA TOUR   Jimmy Dunne, Board Member, PGA TOUR   Robin Williams Live on Broadway: Golf 2002 HBO  Music  Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Editing Pro Podcast Solutions Production Assistance Clare Kuntz Balcer ","author_name":"Congressional Dish","author_url":"https:\/\/congressionaldish.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27473766\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/393ba9\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/156095010"}