Smoke Alarms and Cognac

The Scrum of It All

Cari and Jemele dive into the urgent questions around WNBA leadership and the league's handling of controversy.  Jemele and Cari explore the complicated narratives surrounding players like Sophie Cunningham. Cari names her dream pick for the next WNBA commissioner (please note: no current vacancy exists. This is only a hypothetical). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Start, Beach, Cut

Are there just too many options for off-season play for WNBA talent? Jemele and Cari dive into the fierce competition for WNBA talent between leagues like Project B and Unrivaled. They tackle Caitlin Clark's ongoing technical foul issues is a suspension inevitable? Plus, Cari challenges Jemele to pick her top five breakfast cereals, sparking some strong opinions and a nostalgic sugar high See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Flying with Avocados

Bonjour tout le monde. Cari is in Cannes mixing it up with the likes of Global Media Icon, Oprah Winfrey. Cari and Jemele discuss Oprah’s evolution from journalist to influencer. The discussion then shifts to Dianna Russini, examining her rise in sports journalism and her relationships with her sources, as well as the sometimes-blurry lines of journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Latte Nation Needs to Chill

WNBA Expands to 50 Games: Cari and Jemele discuss the news that the WNBA will play a 50-game regular season in 2027. Cari and Jemele dive into LeBron’s viral remarks about not wanting a stay-at-home partner if he were dating today.  And remember, on June 8, when Cari proclaimed she was done sharing dating updates… cut to… today! Jemele has some thoughts on A’ja Wilson on a Wheaties box… superstar player… terrible cereal.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Knicks Parade Mayhem

Cari and social media report that the city is buzzing as the Knicks parade rolls through Manhattan. James Dolan has confirmed that the Knicks will visit the White House. Cari and Jemele have questions about which players may have “scheduling conflicts”. And to cap it all off, have you been following Lynx rookie Olivia Miles? Because Cari and Jemele continue to be in awe of her jaw-dropping performances. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.