Former Packers executive Andrew Brandt talks struggles of negotiations in sports (Hour 2)

Spiegel & Holmes Show

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4.2 • 652 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Packers executive Andrew Brandt to discuss the dynamics of stadium and labor negotiations in professional sports. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the vibe surrounding the team as spring training is underway.

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0:00.0	Broadcasting live from the Hyundai Studios, presented to you in part by your local Hyundai dealers.
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0:22.6	The score!
0:24.6	Spiegel and Holmes, afternoons on the score.
0:28.6	The passage of Senate Bill 27 would mark the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts today.
0:36.6	We are committed to finishing the remaining site-specific, necessary due diligence to support
0:41.8	our vision to build a world-class stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana.
0:47.0	We appreciate the leadership shown by Governor Braun, Speaker Houston, Senator Michler,
0:51.0	and members of the Indiana General Assembly, and establishing this critical framework and path forward to deliver a premier venue for all Chicago land and the destination for Bears, fans, and visitors from across the globe.
1:02.5	We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to build our working relationship together.
1:08.9	House Speaker Todd Houston talking about Indiana and their play to try and bring the
1:15.1	Bears to Northwest Indiana.
1:17.7	And it was a little bit surprising to some that a statement was made today by the Bears
1:23.9	that is now one of their visions to see and do their due diligence and try and figure
1:30.4	out if North-West Indiana might be a home for them.
1:33.5	It did catch some people by surprise in the Illinois State House who had had a really good
1:37.9	conversation with the Bears yesterday about them continuing their pursuit of Arlington Heights.
1:43.1	But this is the life that we've chosen.
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