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How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives
Heather McBreen’s new novel is a witty second-chance romance
Seattle author Heather McBreen chatted with us about her new book, "Sunk in Love," and its characters.
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court.
The NBA Finals are a reward for long-suffering Knicks fans
ESPN’s Mike Breen, a New York Knicks fan who has called games for more than two decades, said he would “be lying if I didn’t say there are emotions.”
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court.
Proactive storytelling enables military health mission, says top Military Health System communications advisor
Richard H. Breen Jr., former director of communications and public affairs for the Military Health System, discusses how strategic communications is a crucial part to enabling the achievement of military medical objectives.