The GIST of It

Ep #460: WNBA “fans” need a vibe check


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There’s no place for racism in the WNBA — full stop. 

Unfortunately, a hate speech incident marred an otherwise thrilling opening weekend of WNBA action. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss allegations of racist and hateful fan comments launched at the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese during a game against her longtime rival, the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark. The WNBA is growing in popularity, but fans like this do not mesh with the league, which has stood for equality and social justice since its inception.

This episode is sponsored by our friends at SharkNinja. As one of the founding partners of the PWHL, SharkNinja is committed to growing the women’s game and providing unparalleled support for women in sports, from the rink to the podcast booth and beyond. Check out their full line of incredible products, including their viral hair styling tools, at www.sharkclean.ca

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