Podcasts about women in sports

Reggie Jackson graced the August 30, 1976 cover of Sports Illustrated during the single strangest season of his Hall of Fame career — his lone year as a Baltimore Oriole. Fifty years later, the cover still surprises people who forget he ever played for anyone besides Oakland, the Yankees, or California. Jackson wasn't winding down; he was a superstar in his prime when A's owner Charlie Finley cut his salary 20% while dismantling Oakland's three-peat championship roster, prompting Jackson to refuse to sign and Finley to trade him to Baltimore that April. Even then, Jackson held out for a bigger deal and didn't report for a month, finally signing a $200,000 contract for that one season before moving to the Bronx Zoo in 1977. A decade later, Jackson would wind down his career in Oakland — and the person who watched it happen up close, night after night, was Susan Fornoff. A University of Maryland journalism grad who cut her teeth at the Baltimore News-American and USA Today, Fornoff took over as the A's beat writer for the Sacramento Bee in 1985, becoming one of the pioneering women fighting for real locker room access rather than the token accommodations most teams offered at the time. That fight produced one of the sport's most infamous incidents of hostility toward women reporters. A's slugger Dave Kingman froze Fornoff out of the clubhouse and refused to speak to reporters in her presence after his 400th home run, before escalating in 1986 by sending her a live rat in a box with a tag on it that read, “ My name is Sue”— an act that drew a $3,500 fine from the club but little in the way of contrition from Kingman himself. Fornoff went on to co-found the Association for Women in Sports Media in 1987, and in 1993 turned her experiences into the memoir Lady in the Locker Room: Uncovering the Oakland Athletics, chronicling sexism both in the clubhouse and inside sports departments, with a cast of characters that included Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart — and Reggie Jackson himself. Now Fornoff joins Past Our Prime to bring that history full circle, centering the conversation on Jackson's final major league season in 1987 and offering a beat reporter's view of Mr. October as his career wound down. She talks candidly about the Kingman incident, recalling a gut sense that something was off with him in the days before it happened, and reflects on how, even four decades later, the moment still carries weight for her in ways she didn't expect. From there she widens the lens to where women in sports media stand today, contrasting the hostility she faced breaking in during the '80s with the far more accepted — if still imperfect — landscape now. The author of Lady in the Locker Room is now Lady on the Podcast: Susan Fornoff, on Past Our Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you simply refuse to go along with what you know is wrong?In this episode of Speak Up! Virginia, Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb look at two courageous women who found themselves at the center of national controversy after standing their ground.

The Sydney Swans scandal has left fans devastated, but what does it mean for a club that built its identity around being progressive, inclusive and different from other sporting codes? Mia Freedman, Em Vernem and Amelia Lester unpack the fallout and why so many female fans feel betrayed by a team they thought was a safe place to belong. Plus, Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK... but why? Our royal correspondent Holly Wainwright dials in to tell us what’s really behind their return, from family reconciliation to Meghan’s career and Harry’s relationship with his home country. And Nicole Kidman reveals she’s either at a small dinner party or a rave and honestly, we have questions. Buy tickets to The Spring Fling here. Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Would You Go Topless In Front Of Your Dad? Listen: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation Listen: The Part of Hayden Panettiere's Story Everyone's Missing Listen: The Fake Bump Conspiracy Continues. Anne Hathaway Edition. Listen: Logies Recap & The Melbourne Lawyer Fired for a TikTok Listen: The Miranda Kerr Diet Discourse & Are You A Ring Picker? Listen: No Influencers allowed. Seriously. Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: The Sydney Swans and the 4 words we can't escape. Five Sydney Swans players have been stood down for the season. They've just spoken out. Harry and Meghan's 'Megxit' began one of the biggest rifts in the royal family. Now they're moving home. 'I spent a morning with Prince Harry. It wasn't at all like I expected.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if the sport you loved phohibited you from competing? Masquerade as a man? Go to the sport's country of origin? Get that sport recognized by the Olympics? Or all of the above?? That's what Rena 'Rusty' Kanokogi did when U.S. Judo competitions deemed women unworthy of competing. What started as an effort to be the tough leader of her street gang led to the inclusion of an incredible sport for men AND women in the Olympics that still persists today! Throw forcefully and nickname people after street dogs, because we're wining about herstory! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, after staying on Jon Ossoff's email list for eight years, I finally hit unsubscribe. This is my Dear Jon letter, and in some ways, the moment I will really be saying goodbye to the Democratic Party once and for all.I will admit I held on too long with Ossoff. Try as I might over the past six years since leaving the party to extricate myself from their relentless email machine, I didn't mind when Ossoff's emails flew into my mailbox. In 2017, I saw in Ossoff what the Democrats needed as they tried to find their next Obama stand-in. He fit the bill perfectly. I also liked how he didn't seem to buy into the party's increasingly crazy extremes but was comfortably moderate, at least for a time. My record with Federal political donations tells the tale. If anyone looks at my record, they'll see I continued donating to ActBlue through 2025. Except that I didn't. I just didn't realize they were charging me all that time. That's how relentless they are and how stupid I am. The Glow-UpBefore the expensive makeup, strategic lighting and tight shirts, Ossoff looked like what Steve Bannon would call a “pencil-necked geek.” He was too skinny, even if he was an Obama clone. He seemed too good, too clean for dirty politics back then. I fell for the lie that Ossoff really was a self-made man, a “filmmaker who turned to politics,” per this Wall Street Journal video.He is hardly self-made. More like a hot house flower.Ossoff grew up in a political household. Both parents were heavily involved in politics. At just 19, he began working on Capitol Hill for Rep. Hank Johnson while attending Georgetown's School of Foreign Service and continued working for him until 2012. His email list was mostly the kind of thing you'd get in the old days of the Democratic Party, the kind of thing you'd expect from the Obama clone factory. But that isn't really where Ossoff is now in his political career. He is determined not to go down as a squeaky-clean beta male. No, Ossoff has gotten SWOLE. He appears to have brought in a team to fix the look to be camera-ready. The makeup, the hair, the dimples. Ossoff finally looks the part. He can do alpha. All of a sudden, he's the guy everyone is talking about. He's the guy who is suddenly the hottie on tap. True, he's Jewish, and that's a problem for the Democrats, but no one really talks about that. Instead, they're selling the matinee idol on TikTok. The truth is, I didn't think about Jon Ossoff much until he went viral for channeling his inner sexist in a desperate bid to get attention and rise to the top of the pile. And it worked. He went viral! He's in the headlines now, and everyone knows his name. But this version of Jon Ossoff will never be president. He's abandoned what made him exceptional in the first place, his decency and his goodness. The sharks demanded flesh and blood, and he gave it to them, but it will come at a cost. One of the main reasons Democrats have failed for the past ten years to gain any purchase in this country has been their obsessive fixation on Trump, which is pretty much all Ossoff is doing.It's a race to the bottom to see who can out-Trump Trump, to be more confrontational, more bullying, more vulgar, and tougher. They believe this will solve their “man problem,” and who knows, maybe it will. I look at Ossoff now, and I don't see someone tough or brave. I see a coward.Ossoff, like James Talarico and almost every Democrat, is now leaning into the party's extremes. Because of course he is. He has to. In his viral speech in Atlanta, he referenced his daughters and said they will ask him one day how he let things get so bad, and, in the same sentence, dismiss the concerns of little girls and women in sports.Guess what, Jon: thousands of little girls will one day ask you why you let it happen, why you allowed so many of them to believe they should amputate their breasts when they could not consent. They will look to you, Jon. You will have to tell them why you pretended biological males had no advantage in sports because you were too cowardly to stand up to your own party. I once thought Ossoff was a good man. Now I see him as a desperate man, no different from any other Democrat, so much so that he's given himself over to what has become an uncontrollable fetish on the Left to dehumanize Donald Trump and his supporters. They slut-shamed Melania's modeling photos, splashing them all over social media. They suggested Trump was having an affair with his own daughter. They took a bath in Karoline Leavitt's Vanity Fair photos, which splashed all over TikTok and led to her being called KKKaroline.They mocked Kellyanne Conway's age and her face, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders' makeup. It's grotesque and repulsive, but it is typical and ongoing. Even now, Rosie O'Donnell is out there on primetime television calling Trump a “serial pedophile and rapist.” It doesn't matter if it's true. It only matters if it happened in their imagination.They spent whole seasons giggling about the particulars of the Stormy Daniels affair, and they were willing to forgive lusty E. Jean Carroll's sexy talk at Anderson Cooper and envision instead a ridiculous, implausible, violent rape incident that most likely never happened.They call Trump a rapist so they can kill him. They call him a racist so they can kill him. They call him a fascist so they can kill him. They call him a pedophile so they can kill him. They just want to kill him, and every day the hungry beast must be fed.Before you say “But Trump says…” there's a difference. No one on the Right, least of all Trump, pretends to be morally superior to the other half of the country as they have on the Left. There are no death fantasies. They don't go “no contact.” They don't destroy your career if you even so much as like a post by the other side. The price of admission in their world is that you have to want Trump dead too. You must forsake him, and then they will welcome you with open arms. That's who they are and what they've become and why I could not and will never be a part of that world anymore.Now, Ossoff has become one of them.The party of women knows destroying a woman like Natalie Harp isn't a good look, because she is sympathetic. She's a homeschooled bone cancer survivor whose father committed suicide. And Ossoff, to paraphrase Aaron Sorkin, gets on television and calls her a w***e.And that, more than anything, defines the men of the Left, too. They can't stand up to those crazy, crazy women. They have no real courage to stand up to the extremists either. They know they are muzzled and must do as they're told. Cowardly beta males like musician Bill Madden, a keyboard warrior whose fingers tingle every day when he has the chance to say the worst things he can as long as it's aimed at women on the Right. It kind of helps to see what he really looks like, just a fading nobody clinging to his youth.This quote is on his Wikipedia: “… when it comes to inequality, historically, no group of people has been discriminated against more than women. Men have been f*****g up the world for thousands of years. It's time we give more women a chance to lead.”Oh really? I guess you have to say which women, eh Bill? Not all of them. It's possible the Democrats overplayed their hand and have realized the Natalie Harp story is not a win for them. You can see them now reeling it in, trying to say Trump amplified it as a distraction because it makes the Democrats look bad. Oh no, my friends, you did that all on your own. The problem is that where there is chum in the water, there are hungry sharks. The lower the Democrats go, like Jennifer Welch and Hasan Piker, the more the candidates seeking office must feed the hungry beasts. The Party of Crazy, Crazy WomenThey might think the Great Feminization has made society better, but it has left them like a women's prison, or stranded on a desert island with the only men in sight being the weak, flaccid, pandering, ineffectual men of the Left. And that has left the women, shall we say, a bit unhinged.Can you blame the women stuck on that island for losing their minds when they saw Zohran Mamdani's TikToks? Most of what he does now seems directly related to how much women on TikTok will swoon over him. Parents' night out? Free helmets? Doxing millionaires? Free groceries? Rent freeze!Abdul El-Sayed is following the same sales pitch of aiming his TikTok videos at the young ladies, flexing his muscles and waving his backside at the camera in a way no white man could ever get away with, certainly not while positioning themselves as a sexy “Daddy” figure. They don't just want sexy back; they also want to be the party of fun and are working on a TikTok rebrand. The problem is that the base of the Democratic Party, mostly white women, are nuttier than a five-pound fruitcake. We found out just how nutty this past week as a movement began to form in support of child murderer Lindsay Clancy. There they were again, those crazy, crazy women showcasing their pathology on TikTok. They weren't shaving their heads this time or wearing blue bracelets. They were elevating Lindsay Clancy as the victim, even after she confessed to strangling the life out of her three kids.These are the kinds of lunatics whose votes Jon Ossoff needs. And that is why he has finally given them exactly what they want.The irony of all of this is Natalie Harp was hurled into the arena for unending mockery, slut-shaming, and fantasies. Doesn't she count as a woman, too? Isn't she worthy of support? A Feeding FrenzyThe media was all too ready to devour the bloody chum Ossoff threw into the water. It's just that, as with everything they do, it's not real. It's fake news. There is no bottom when it comes to how they report on Donald Trump and especially the women who surround him. But some of the lows have been extraordinary, like dragging out Harp's wayward, socialist hippie brother to exploit the tragedy of their falling out after the death of their father. It doesn't get much darker than that. Or more desperate.Here is Larry O'Connor on Townhall:O'Connor again with Mark Halperin and Kevin Walling on Next Up:Scott Jennings had no trouble setting the record straight.Ossoff's sleazy attack on Harp reveals his biggest weakness. He wants it too bad, and he sold himself out. And maybe that makes him ready to be the democratic nominee. Want those big donations? Trash women, trash working-class voters, dehumanize your fellow Americans. Sell women and girls down the river. Pander to the extremists. Smear the character of a young woman like Natalie Harp just to go viral, just to please the unhinged women on the Left who don't even know what a woman is. For his part, Trump flicked Ossoff away like a speck of dust on his suit, calling him Pee Wee Herman. And if we know one thing about Donald Trump, once you get hit with a nickname, it sticks. //Become a paid subscriber or leave a tip.Manage subscription This is a public episode. 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The college football 2026 AP Preseason Poll is out, and we excitedly break down this poll that proves itself to be meaningless year after year. Do we agree with the rankings? Which teams will drop into obscurity? Who will be the Indiana of 2026? We are weeks away from our live tour hitting the road, and we recap band practice from yesterday. The WNBA continues making terrible moves regarding women in sports. Chaos breaks out at the Wisconsin State Fair as teens begin brawling with random fair attendees. ► Find more at http://www.RickBurgessShow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are left-wing activists hiding their ultimate goals for America? Straight from their own national leadership, representatives discuss admiring China's system and calling the U.S. Constitution the main barrier to their revolution!

When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez laughed off Woke 1.0, she attempted to distance herself from a movement she not only helped build but also led. Because the DSA is ascendant, they're hoping to pivot to kitchen table issues just long enough to trick otherwise sane people into voting for them.Hasan Piker started wearing suits. Abdul El-Sayed is attempting to draw in Trump supporters by showcasing his white grandparents.And out in Texas, James Talarico is making ads with his Paw Paw. They're just regular folks, like you and me. Well, except that they want to tear America down to the studs and rebuild it as a woked-up socialist paradise. But shsh. Nothing to see here, move along, move along.Woke 1.0 wasn't just some silly thing that happened to them one time. It is a deeply held belief system that has been passed on through the generations and mandates conformity across all institutions and culture. It is not an ideology so much as the biggest cult in American history.As we've watched their power weaken after Trump's second win, we see them now more clearly than ever trying to cling to it. Calling white people racist gets louder. Ordering women to obey the rules of language, like the refusal to use the word “cis” or whether or not dating bisexual men, makes you homophobic. Cults must always control the women, separate them from their children. True for Charles Manson, Jim Jones, or Scientology. It's so bad on the Left now that the only right women fight for now is the right to kill their own babies.From White Fragility to protecting women in sports or locker rooms, not to mention children, the once and former feminists are MIA. Many of them are so desperate to be led and dominated by men that they are becoming Muslim reverts:Back in the 1970s, women were also vulnerable and impressionable because the Counter Culture revolution was all about leaving traditional values, like family and religion, behind to “find yourself.” Women were suddenly free, yet all they seemed to want was to find someone to follow. All of those white college girls of privilege were either sucked into cults, moving into vans, or shooting up banks.Meanwhile, the black community was vulnerable, too, and that is how cult leaders like Jim Jones took advantage of them. He was selling things not that different from today's Left. The Origins of Woke 1.0I'll never forget May 25th of 2016. I decided to splurge for my daughter's 18th birthday by taking her to see Hamilton on Broadway, with nearly the entire original cast. The tickets, flight, and hotel were too expensive, but we'd never get this moment back, so why not? It was the same year my daughter would visit the NYU campus, have her prom, and I would be doing everything I could to elect Hillary Clinton as the first female President of the United States, with the doomed hashtag #imwithher.I was part of a generation of parents who wanted to not just be better but to perfect ourselves, our children, and our world. I can't pinpoint exactly when we transformed from anti-establishment Gen-Xers to helicopter parents. But I know it had to do with the therapy culture of the 1990s, capped off by Columbine in 1999, 9/11, and the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that followed. Something was wrong, not just with all of us, but with our country too.The person elected to heal us from all of this collective, multi-generational trauma was Barack Obama, who became our spiritual leader and our male role model. 2012 was the moment Obama and the millennial do-gooder establishment that surrounded him sought to make our country better through indoctrination in public schools and universities.Hillary Clinton was chosen as the torchbearer, but she lacked Obama's charisma and had nothing to sell the public that they wanted except one thing: identity politics. It wasn't enough. Our cult over-reacted to Trump's win, as though it was the FBI showing up outside the Koresh compound. It was Doomsday and that dark cloud would cover everything we controlled, from Hollywood to the legacy media to book publishing to fashion to influencer culture. We drew a line, and if you wanted in, you could not cross it. If you wanted out, all you had to do was question authority.But it was what we weren't watching that would be our biggest problem later. We weren't watching the kids. Teenage WastelandWhat happened to the nation's young people, having been indoctrinated in the oppressor/oppressed mindset, where they saw racism, homophobia, transphobia, and Islamophobia everywhere they looked, even before Trump won, kicked into motion an apocalyptic fantasy that would justify everything they did, from protests to violence to assassinations. The internet was their fantasy world, which gave many of them absolute power. This was true whether it was social justice warriors who ultimately led the transgender contagion among young girls, or the boys who gravitated to 4-chan and would eventually lead to the rise of the mass shooter influencer, like Tyler Robinson, Matthew David Crooks, or Luigi Mangione. The first real sign of trouble happened nine years ago at Evergreen College. When I first saw this story, I was already pulling away from the cult, but even then, I was afraid to put it on social media because I knew it would be seen as “racist.” And yet, by burying this story, the Left set itself up for much worse down the road.Violence showed up as early as 2015 during Woke 1.0, when Trump supporters were often beaten, kicked, and spat on. The protests at Trump's inauguration seemed to be a natural extension of the mass hysteria that consumed the Left in 2016. It would only get worse.The violence we're seeing on the Left only escalated, culminating in a full-blown revolution on the streets in 2020, a mob demanding diners raise their fist for Black Lives Matter, and authoritarianism rising from a generation raised to believe they have the right to tear down what they didn't build and make the whole country pay because of it.That put power briefly back in the hands of Joe Biden, who pandered to the mob. They believed the false narratives around January 6th, decided MAGA was the cult, and walked away from this story. They barely even talk about it now.The entire Democratic Party became the administrators at Evergreen, too crippled by white guilt to provide the necessary leadership and discipline these kids needed before they graduated and joined the workforce. But even still, the most dangerous legacy Woke 1.0 leaves behind isn't what it's done to kids or to culture, to our sense of history or to our unity as a country. No, in dividing us into the oppressed and the oppressor, it opened the door to America's enemies to exploit the sitting ducks on the Left and name Islam as the most oppressed and thus hand it the most power.Then the enemy walked through the door we left open.Woke 2.0My daughter was three when the planes hit the towers. I remember waking up to the news. Imagine the days before we all had cell phones, or even social media. I had to call my friend and tell her to turn on the news. This was the first time America had been attacked on this level since Pearl Harbor.But terrorism accomplished very little for Islam. It turned the US and the world against them. They were feared and even hated. Our country would transform into a surveillance state, and there's an argument to be made that everything we're living through now is not because of COVID but because of 9/11.Changing hearts and minds would be the way the Islamic world would rise from the ashes. Before long, there was a new word that controlled our thought and speech: Islamophobia.I didn't realize how deep it all went until 2017, the same year as Evergreen. Wonder Woman had come out. My daughter really loved it, but she was afraid to say so online. Why? Because Gal Gadot was an Israeli who trained with the IDF.I was as shocked by this development as I was when she told me her friend was becoming a “he” and wanted “top surgery.” What on earth were they teaching our kids? Idiot liberals like me had no idea. And by the time many of us figured it out, it was too late.Palestine joined the wheel of oppression and took its place in the hierarchy long before October 7th. Hamas attacked Israel, and Putin invaded Ukraine with Joe Biden in power. They clearly saw him as a weak and addled president who would not be able to manage these wars, so what better time to test the hearts and minds campaigns and the way our enemies had begun to destroy us from within.October 7th wasn't a random attack. It was an act of such extreme violence that Israel would have no choice but to go to war, and in so doing, a worldwide campaign to defend the oppressed in Palestine could turn the entire world against Israel. But it wasn't until the rise of Zohran Mamdani, Hasan Piker, and now Abdul El-Sayed and the entire DSA that we could see how fruitful the decades-long hearts-and-minds campaign really was. The Holocaust, to these young people, barely matters. They have no idea what Stalin did, what Mao did, or even really what Hitler did. And they know better than to criticize Islam because that would make them a racist. There was only one place left to go.Just like the leap from World War I to World War II, so too would the jump from Woke 1.0 to Woke 2.0 land on the eternal scapegoat: the Jews. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. Islam and Socialism. Islam and Black Lives Matter. Islam and Medicare for all. These two movements have so much in common, from controlling thought and speech to controlling women and children. But really, it's all about their shared enemies, Israel and the US.Woke 2.0 isn't just the Left, however. It's also a large portion of the Right who have named Israel as the ultimate evil as well, so much so that they are following Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson down the rabbit hole to deflate any offense against the rising radicalism — terrorism - on the Left.Both Nick Fuentes and Hasan Piker have chimed in to declare Candace is helping to defeat the Right and absolve the Left. They can't believe their luck. What unites all of them is their conclusion that Israel and the Jews are the problem.China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea know us better than we know ourselves. Who needs bombs when you have white fragility? Who needs censorship when you have cancel culture? But Islam that wants more. They seek to overtake and convert the United States the way we once feared the Communists might. With the oppressor/oppressed ideology and the rise of Islamo-Marxism, there is no stopping them now. A TikTok user quoting Sharifa Alkhateeb and an Iranian.They just needed the right script, and they found it with helpless resistance libs who have run out of options and Gen-Z, raised on convenience culture who are lured in by the promise of free stuff. Who needs suicide vests and box cutters when you have TikTok?We would start two failed wars after 9/11 called the “War on Terror.” People like me were convinced we were wrong. Now, just as with Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare, considering how it all turned out, I have to wonder. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Two former NBA players have declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft. One is six-foot-eight and says he "identifies as sometimes identifying as a woman, for purposes of basketball." The WNBA responded by holding a meeting, validating everyone's feelings, and adjourning without a resolution. Bridget breaks down why this was always inevitable, why there's no way to tell the "sincere" trans women from the bad actors, and why that's always been the point. #WNBA #TransAthletes #DumpsterFire Topics covered: WNBA transgender athletes, Royce White WNBA, Enes Kanter Freedom WNBA, Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever, DiJonai Carrington, women's sports, trans women in sports, JK Rowling 

Karol Markowicz sits down with Miriam “Mock” Weaver and Amy Jo “Daisy” Clark of Chicks on the Right for a candid conversation about the growing divisions inside conservative media, speaking out when it’s unpopular, and what they believe is happening to the American right. Mock and Daisy explain why they were willing to publicly criticize prominent conservative voices including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, why authenticity has been central to Chicks on the Right’s success, and how they built a fiercely loyal audience over more than 17 years of political commentary. They also share the unlikely story of how Chicks on the Right began, their transition from corporate careers to blogging, radio and podcasting, and why patriotism remains at the heart of their show. Karol, Mock and Daisy also debate where America could be headed over the next five years, the political divide between left and right, the influence of AI and technology on culture, the future of younger generations, and whether Americans have reason to be optimistic about the country. Plus, Mock opens up about resilience after suffering a stroke and losing her son, while Daisy discusses family, gratitude and the importance of continuing to learn at every stage of life. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about conservative media, friendship, resilience, patriotism and why Mock’s advice remains simple: never bet against America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former National Champion Gymnast and CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey, joins guest host Griff Jenkins on The Brian Kilmeade Show to address the growing movement to protect biological women in sports. Sey breaks down the public backlash against WNBA star Sophie Cunningham and contrasts the WNBA's stance with the Women's Tennis Association's decision to implement sex eligibility testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this week's mini episode, Madigan responds to a commenter regarding Ahmed Ferhani- who had pleaded guilty to a terrorism plot against a synagogue in 2011; The WNBA's MAGA Barbie, Sophie Cunningham, and her messaging regarding trans women in sports; and lastly, we celebrate the success of Abdul El-Sayed's primary run for Senate in Michigan. Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on?    Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media:     Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Join me on PATREON! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7464960/2026/07/22/sophie-cunningham-trans-comments-womens-sports/ https://www.startribune.com/sophie-cunningham-minnesota-lynx-indiana-fever-game-score-rally-transgender-athletes-target-center/601874350 https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49306657/sophie-cunningham-finger-point-indiana-fever-wnba https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/tennis-legend-martina-navratilova-fires-back-at-natalie-nakase-over-trans-women-wnba-debate https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/s8n09g/im_the_one_whose_athletic_scholarship_was_stolen/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/michigan-senate-primary-results-abdul-el-sayed https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ahmed-ferhani_b_2900696 https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/a-muslim-man-was-ensnared-in-a-terror-plot-by-the-nypd-he-just-attempted-suicide/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is being hailed as a major breakthrough for the party's progressive wing after he defeated a heavily funded opponent backed by pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC. The upset is expected to fuel an already fierce debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the US midterm elections. As progressives celebrate the result, Republicans are casting the race as a warning about the growing influence of socialism and the far left, arguing that candidates like El-Sayed represent a dramatic shift in Democratic politics. With Republicans facing mounting criticism over the economic impact of an increasingly unpopular Iran War, questions are growing over whether those attacks will resonate with voters - or whether President Trump risks being undone by the same anti-establishment politics that helped propel him to power. Piers Morgan is joined by Republican Senator Rand Paul, OutKick founder Clay Travis, conservative commentator Carrie Prejean Boller, Democratic strategist and Endless Urgency host Mike Nellis, Palestinian-American commentator Omar Baddar, and independent journalist and conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley to discuss where American politics is heading. Piers Morgan is proudly independent and sponsored by: QUO: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to www.quo.com/PIERS Check out the Republican candidate odds on Polymarket US: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/PIERS50 (00:00) Introduction (04:00) Senator Rand Paul (29:47) Fauci's right to plead the Fifth (33:58) Victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan (37:23) The split on the MAGA conservative right (45:25) Democratic Socialists  (52:28) Sophie Cunningham and trans women in sport (01:01:51) Nick Shirley discusses his trip to Ceuta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradley Cooper is playing the long game with Gigi Hadid as far as getting her and the younger generations on the Eagles bandwagon. Plus, a caller gets a vibe check on Ted Lasso's returns as the head coach of the Lady Greyhounds. Will season four live up to the hype? In this episode, we also cover: Martha Stewart doing Jalen Brunson dirty in a recent birthday video Questioning why MLB managers wear player uniforms Baker Mayfield wins MVP of Caroline's heart, thanks to the latest Netflix season of Quarterback The recent conversations in the WNBA around trans women in sports – and what it reveals to us about women sports leagues  Why 99-year-old Maybelle Blair threw the ceremonial pitch at the first Women's Professional Baseball League game  Send Its: MLB manager and umpire fight, stop during God Bless America, then resume: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sSLLOrQ8DkQ  Elaine dance competition at the Brooklyn Cyclones' Seinfeld night: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbhOOCCttrh/  And the original Elaine dance for those who've never seen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsl3IBAsEH4  Molly Carlson proving she's a bad ass yet again, ft. Shark Week: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbeSNQMShtc/  Jalen Brunson opens up Martha Stewart's birthday video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DblkjMtxDJv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Call us, beep us, if you wanna reach us: (828) 412-4825  Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy  Follow Well Played: @wellplayedbytheskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Cunningham pointed at someone for 22 seconds and became the most talked-about player in the WNBA. Then she said women shouldn't have to play against biological men — and people decided she should die. Bridget Phetasy breaks down how a finger point turned into a culture war, why the WNBA is the last place woke is still fully alive, and why women defending men in women's sports might be the dumbest thing she's ever seen. #SophieCunningham #WNBA #DumpsterFire Topics covered: Sophie Cunningham, WNBA trans athletes, Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever, trans women in sports, women's sports, WNBA controversy, biological sex in sports, Seattle Storm, XXYY athletic wear 

Todd argues that Democrats are choosing socialism and transgender ideology as defining political causes, then focuses on the dispute over biological men competing in women's sports. Responding to criticism of Sophie Cunningham and claims that transgender participation is not a real WNBA issue, he points to a six-foot-three transgender player in France who has said a WNBA opportunity would be welcome. Todd sarcastically challenges the league and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to sign the player if they truly believe transgender women should be treated exactly like biological women in sports. He says the resulting competitive consequences would expose the conflict between ideological slogans, biological reality, fairness, and the protection of women's athletics, while urging players who reject that direction to stop sitting on the fence.

職籃選秀 模板還是板模？繼七月的 Women in Sport 系列之後，我們是時候重新連載台籃「季後賽」，看看新賽季哪支球隊的補強最到位，誰將主宰聯盟（或者換個聯盟）台籃真「季後賽」，你絕不能錯過。本週我們來聊會雷聲小，雨點也小的台籃兩聯盟選秀，隨著聯盟新秀的兌現率越來越低，似乎球隊和球迷都對於聯盟選秀興致缺缺。不過沒關係，本週來賓人稱台籃頂級球探 aka 電視轉播人阿喆，各位台籃新秀們，就算沒有鎂光燈，我們也會默默關注你們。今年 PLG 只選了 4 個，TPBL 也只選了 8 個，當中吳志鍇在兩聯盟選秀均有球隊指名，嚴格來說只有 11 人中選。TPBL 由台美混血的賀丹毫無懸念當選狀元，他將為海神，以至整個台籃帶來什麼樣的浪花？新賽季的 TPBL Fantasy，他的價碼將會是多少？而 PLG 的狀元則是來自健行科大的王鼎鈞獲選，不認識他的球迷沒關係，來賓阿喆為他提供了完整的球探報告，新賽季他會在洋基擔任什麼角色？請務必收聽節目。除了台灣籃球，遠在另一邊的日本 B.League，今年也破格舉辦選秀，結果 23 支球隊也只選了 11 人，而 CBA 選秀狀元由台灣的宋昕澔當選，69 人報名、40 個籤位，最後 18 人中選、22 隊棄權。比起 NBA 選秀星光熠熠，在亞洲的職籃選秀總像少了一味，到底我們基層培育出現了什麼問題？讓年輕球員的轉換率遠比不上歐美國家？沒有好球員，選秀的意義又何在？比起訕笑，這該是我們更需要討論的議題。更多精彩內容盡在霹靂鍵盤，歡迎各位在各大 Podcast 平台搜尋「小人物上籃」

Todd argues that Democrats are choosing socialism and transgender ideology as defining political causes, then focuses on the dispute over biological men competing in women's sports. Responding to criticism of Sophie Cunningham and claims that transgender participation is not a real WNBA issue, he points to a six-foot-three transgender player in France who has said a WNBA opportunity would be welcome. Todd sarcastically challenges the league and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to sign the player if they truly believe transgender women should be treated exactly like biological women in sports. He says the resulting competitive consequences would expose the conflict between ideological slogans, biological reality, fairness, and the protection of women's athletics, while urging players who reject that direction to stop sitting on the fence.

Today on the show we talked about Women in Sports, Democrats, Republicans, Ossoff, Collin's fundraising and Kelli Gambrill gear.

We are so excited to welcome back the Glove Actually Podcast on this week's episode. Tune in as we talk about what's going on in the MLB so far this season and our latest favorite reads! Presented By: DraftKings Use Promo Code: THPN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some people change the game on the court. Others change it behind the scenes in ways most fans never see. Jerica Williams has done both. In this episode of SportsLifeTalk's You Got Next, we sit down with one of the most influential voices in girls' basketball—a former Division I player, championship-winning coach, entrepreneur, leadership advocate, and Nike Girls EYBL Grassroots Consultant whose impact is helping shape the future of women's basketball.From growing up in Southern California to earning a scholarship to UCLA before continuing her career at San Diego State, Jerica's journey has never followed the traditional path. She opens up about discovering basketball at age 10, how a simple free-throw contest changed her life, and the lessons that carried her from player to coach, executive, and one of the most respected evaluators in the sport.Throughout the conversation, Jerica shares what it takes to build winning cultures, develop elite athletes, and create opportunities for young women to succeed both on and off the court. Whether coaching at the high school level, leading programs to championships, serving on a Division I men's basketball staff, or now helping guide the Nike EYBL, her mission has remained the same—serve others and leave the game better than she found it.One of the most powerful parts of this episode centers around Her Story, the groundbreaking platform Jerica created to amplify the voices of girls and young women in sports. She explains why highlights only tell part of the story and why helping young athletes discover the power of their own voice may be even more important than their performance on the court. Her vision has become one of the most meaningful storytelling platforms in girls' basketball today.Jerica also delivers one of the most inspiring conversations we've ever had about leadership, discipline, and personal growth. She explains why motivation comes and goes, but discipline lasts, why relationships matter more than rankings, and why creating pathways for others has become her life's purpose.Then comes a deeply personal moment. Jerica courageously shares her year-long health journey after unexplained numbness, fatigue, and multiple hospital visits eventually led to the discovery of chronic iron deficiency. Her story is a powerful reminder to listen to your body, advocate for your own health, and never stop searching for answers. It's an emotional conversation that extends far beyond basketball and offers lessons everyone can benefit from.Listeners will also hear her thoughts on building the competitive standard of the Nike EYBL, evaluating talent, balancing leadership with motherhood, raising a highly recruited young quarterback, and what success truly looks like beyond wins and championships.This episode is packed with wisdom for athletes, coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone striving to make a lasting impact. Jerica Williams proves that true influence isn't measured by points scored—it's measured by the lives you help change.At SportsLifeTalk Media, our mission is to amplify the voices of the athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping the future of girls' and women's basketball. Through You Got Next, we're proud to bring you conversations with the people making a difference both on and off the court.If you enjoy conversations like this, consider supporting our 4 Quarters Program. Your $1 donation helps SportsLifeTalk Media travel to more tournaments, interview more athletes and coaches, and continue telling the stories that deserve to be heard.Subscribe to You Got Next on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss another inspiring conversation with the people shaping the future of women's basketball. If Jerica Williams' story inspired you, leave a rating and review, share this episode with a coach, athlete, parent, or basketball fan, and help us continue growing the SportsLifeTalk family. Some people build careers. Jerica Williams is building a legacy.

It's Monday, July 27th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Pakistani Supreme Court releases Muslim murderers of Christian couple The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the release of the final three men on death row in the 2014 murder case of a Christian couple, Shahzad Masih and his pregnant wife, Shama, reports International Christian Concern. With this decision, along with the dismissal of a state appeal against the acquittal of 102 other suspects, no one remains convicted or in prison for the attack.  Here's the back story.  On November 4, 2014, in a village in the Punjab Province, a violent mob attacked Shahzad and Shama after they were accused of desecrating pages of the Quran, Islam's misguided book. The mob severely beat the couple before throwing them into a hot brick kiln, where they both died.  While five men were sentenced to death and nine others received short prison sentences, they all were released back into society. Let's pray the prayer of Amos 5:24. Lord, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced 250,000 people France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of the bicycle race, Tour de France, to redeploy security personnel to the blazes that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, reports the Associated Press. The giant A400M transporter swooped in low, its long plume of ochre-colored retardant trailing over drought-hit woodlands on the ground that fought flames that authorities feared could spread toward the wine region city of Bordeaux in southwest France, 310 miles away from Paris. Wildfires in southern Europe last week have now displaced more than 250,000 people. Former Maine lawmaker replaces Graham Platner on Democratic ticket On Saturday, former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine and will face longtime GOP Senator Susan Collins in November in a race that could decide which party controls the Senate, reports The Associated Press. Jackson replaces Graham Platner, who won the Democratic primary in June, but withdrew from the race earlier this month following an allegation of sexual assault that Platner has denied.  Maine Democrats met Saturday to choose a new Senate nominee to face Collins. Trump's CDC nominee commits to abortion data reporting Former Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, testified last week that it is “absolutely critical” for the CDC to gather reliable abortion data upon which policymakers and health analysts can make decisions, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Nominated in April, Schwartz is currently appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for her confirmation hearings. Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri raised the matter of abortion data collection and analysis which the CDC had paused in November without explanation. HAWLEY: “The CDC collects data on abortions that are committed in the United States of America through a system called the ‘Abortion Reporting System.' This system is voluntary, and so a number of states, not coincidentally large blue states, do not turn over any data so that it's difficult to get a picture of just how many abortions, and under what circumstances, are committed in this country. We do know the numbers are going up, way up. Since the Dobbs decision -- well over a million abortions last year.  “Would you commit to collect the data on the number and circumstances of abortions, as is provided for in this system, and to work with those states that are currently holding out and not giving it to actually get the data so that we can know we can get a picture of what really is going on here? Will you do that? SCHWARTZ: “Senator, you have my commitment. Abortion surveillance is absolutely a critical component of what the CDC is currently doing. I will look into that.” HAWLEY: “Thank you.” SCHWARTZ: “But I also want to make sure that certain states are not conflating emergency services and hiding abortions in that emergency services case definition. We need to make sure we're pulling out true abortions and making sure that we're really having clear case definitions regarding abortions, so the data is actually accurate.” HAWLEY: “Fantastic!” Christian WNBA star attacked for opposing men in women's sports Sophie Cunningham, an eight-season WNBA veteran, got re-baptized earlier this year to reaffirm her Christian faith as an adult, reports The Christian Post. Appearing on “The Travis Hearn” podcast, she was asked about her faith. HEARN: “What's it like being a believer in Jesus Christ, a follower of Jesus, a woman of God, in the WNBA?” CUNNINGHAM: “For me, to be a believer in the W[NBA] … I think there's a lot more believers than you would actually, because a lot of people don't speak out about it. I am loud, I am confident, and I think being actually a woman of God, it's allowed me to walk into rooms with my shoulders back. I have a different type of swag and confidence about me because I know God has me.” Cunningham made headlines in 2022 when she approvingly retweeted an X post by CBS host Josh Prate opposing trans-identified male swimmer Will Thomas, who pretends to be a woman named “Lia,” being allowed on the women's team. As a result, the Left spewed hateful remarks about her on social media.  Indeed, 2 Timothy 3:12 says, “All those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” During an interview with ESPN last week, Cunningham asserted that she does not hate transgender-identifying people, but believes in standing up for young girls in their private spaces. CUNNINGHAM: “I think it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category. And so, I do have beliefs. I have morals, and I'll always stand on those and be true to who I am. And when it comes just to protecting young girls in sport and women in sport, I feel very strongly about that.” On July 23rd, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed the Trump administration's solidarity with Sophie Cunningham. LEAVITT: “This is something the President feels strongly about as well, and the American people do too. Men should not be playing in women's sports. It's completely ludicrous that anyone could support that.  “It's even more ludicrous that you do have Sophia Cunningham, a female athlete herself, very accomplished in her own right, coming forth and speaking that truth that men shouldn't play in women's sports. We want to protect women and girls. “The backlash she is receiving from Democrats is astonishing. They are clearly very out of touch with the American public on this issue, which is an 80/20 issue. It's common sense. It's rooted in basic biological fact that men should not be competing against women on playing fields across the country.” And ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith affirmed Cunningham's insistence that men, pretending to be women, should not compete against biological women. SMITH: “I can't applaud her enough. This notion that you're hating on the ‘trans community' because you are not a proponent of them participating in female sports is utterly ridiculous. Sophie Cunningham said every word right on the money. There's no hate involved. There's only love we're talking about.  “But what happened to loving girls who are born biologically as girls. What about their rights? What about fairness associated to them?  Smith cited the story of Will Thomas, the male swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, who is now pretending to be female as a good case in point revealing how demonstrably unfair it was to let him compete against biological women like Riley Gaines. SMITH: “'Lia Thomas.' I'm gonna keep bringing that name up: 400+ in the world competing as a male, transitions to female and he was number one. If we're gonna act like transitioning from male to female doesn't involve an advantage for that trans athlete, I have nothing to say to you. You're not exercising common sense.” Pastor Robert Jeffress' ministry surpasses 1 million YouTube subscribers Pastor Robert Jeffress' Pathway to Victory YouTube channel has surpassed 1 million subscribers, reports the Christian Post. Jeffress, who leads the 16,000-strong congregation at First Baptist Dallas, said the YouTube channel's launch was "an amazing opportunity to share the Gospel through our Bible-teaching ministry. We're grateful for the response.”  Amazingly, the church only launched the channel in 2024. Pathway to Victory was launched in 1996 and serves as the broadcast ministry for First Baptist Dallas and airs on 900 radio stations across the United States. Pastor Jeffress said, "Our mission has always been to pierce the darkness with the light of God's Word, and this [1 million subscriber milestone] is a testament to the power of the Gospel to transform lives." Worldview listener in North Carolina: Your news gives me hope! Karen Heyda in Hillsborough, North Carolina wrote me and said, “Mr. McManus, I was just listening to an episode of your tremendously uplifting, edifying and encouraging newscast. I am deeply grateful to you for giving us the world news from a Biblical perspective.  “That Biblical perspective gives me hope. Why? Because world news is typically BAD NEWS. It's often frightening and depressing. Yet when world news is presented from a Christian perspective, there is hope because Christ, our Redeemer, reigns and we are able to pray to Him and trust in Him Who makes all things new. “Reminding us of this truth encourages us to listen to your news program and to get on our knees and unite ourselves in prayer with and for those we've just heard about who need our prayers. Thank you for waking me up to a deeper and better way of responding to the world news today and every day.” 17 Worldview listeners gave $6,320.25 And finally, by Saturday night at 7:00pm Central, 17 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to the McVeda Family kiddos in Great Falls, Montana who raised another $42.25 on Friday selling chocolate chip cookies and glasses of tea.  This is their third donation. One lady bought 10 cookies for $20, a glass of tea for $5, and then donated an extra $10.  Their initial two gifts, which totaled $347, have inspired a growing number of Worldview listeners to donate $347 or make a monthly pledge of $28.92 for a year totaling $347. And that was exactly what 10-year-old Anna McVeda had prayed – that God would somehow use their fundraiser to excite others to contribute. I am so touched by the McVeda kiddos. By the way, Fred and Cathy in Cascade, Montana, the grandparents of the McVeda Family kids, were so inspired by what their grandkids are doing that they contributed $347 themselves last Thursday.  McManus is crying again! We appreciate the donations of Edward in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada who gave $50, Logan and Quinn in Manzini, Eswatini, Africa $120, and Eli who is also from Eswatini, Africa and pledged $10/month for 12 months for a gift of $120. We're grateful to God for Marty in Roseburg, Oregon and an anonymous donor in Phoenix, Arizona – both of whom gave $200, Jason in Seffner, Florida who plans to continue his $25/month pledge for a gift of $300, and Bradley in Damascus, Oregon who gave $300. We were touched by the generosity of the McVeda Family-inspired donations of Frederick in Kennesaw, Georgia who pledged $28.92/month for 12 months for a gift of $347 as well as Rick in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Charlene in Wallkill, New York, and Keith in Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada – each of whom gave $347. And we were touched by the sacrifice of Sam in Fellsmere, Florida, Brian in Dassel, Minnesota, and William in Lee's Summit, Missouri – each of whom gave $500. Plus, as I mentioned on Friday, an anonymous donor in Naples, Florida has just matched those first three gifts of $500 with another $1,500.   So, if you are one of the next 9 Worldview listeners to give a one-time gift of $500, the man in Naples, Florida will match your gifts as well. And we are appreciative of Andrew in Calgary, Alberta, Canada who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 17 gifts add up to $6,320.25. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $62,383 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $61,117 by midnight on Friday, July 31! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by this Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $61,117 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. At this newscast, we champion the truth and use the Bible as our plumbline. So, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is this Friday! Would you consider being one of 25 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200, one of 26 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, or one of 52 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300? Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.   And remember, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. What does God want you to give? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, July 27th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Ryan and Dana discuss White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defending Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham following criticism over her comments on transgender athletes competing in women's sports, and President Trump's support for her position.

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"Headlines, Hard Conversations & The Business of Sports" ❓ Question of the Week When does protecting your family cross the line into breaking the law? If you found someone hiding in your child's bedroom, how far would you go to protect your family? Should intent matter more than the outcome?

Lisa Hudson was a professional beach volleyball player and champion for women's volleyball before she started blazing a trail for women in action sports. Starting with the gravy days of Airwalk in the early 90's, Lisa has always been a proven people connector who's fought for her fellow women because she could. From starting the first women's outerwear brand (Prom) and co-founding Boarding for Breast Cancer, to ensuring Hall of Fame athletes like Shannon Dunn and Tina Basich had a path in snowboarding, to making sure women and brands were included in her video game projects, Lisa's career has not only been successful, she's been a force for women in sports and her story is important and heavy at times. Luke Edgar asks the Inappropriate Questions Lisa Hudson Show Notes: 3:00: Olympics, volleyball, Airwalk, lifestyle, and athletes 20:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: More Airwalk and the end, women, and Swag/Prom 40:00: Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 41:00: Twist/Tuesday/Titan, video games, and Boarding for Breast Cancer 65:00: Inappropriate Questions with Luke Edgar.

 Summary In this episode, Twila Kilgore shares insights from her illustrious coaching career, including lessons on leadership, resilience, and the mental toughness required to succeed at the highest levels of soccer and life.  Key Topics Tactical adjustments in World Cup matches What separates good teams from champions How athletes stay calm under pressure Rebuilding confidence after a loss Coaching style: direct but warm Women breaking barriers in coaching Talent vs. practice in sports success Evolving with the world and the game  Sound  Bites "Winning requires willingness to suffer" "Pressure is a privilege" "Confidence comes from preparation" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Twila Kilgore and her achievements 04:34 Insights on the World Cup and tactical adjustments 05:56 What differentiates good teams from champions 07:02 How athletes stay calm under pressure 08:47 Rebuilding confidence after a team loss 09:44 Coaching style: direct but warm 11:09 Women in leadership and breaking barriers 12:38 Talent versus practice in sports success 14:09 Empowerment message for women in sports 15:43 Key takeaways and closing remarks  Resources Twila Kilgore - Official Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/twila-kilgore US Soccer Pro License - https://www.ussoccer.com FIFA Women's World Cup - https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup Houston Dash - https://www.houstondynamo.com/houstondash  Guest Links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/twila-kilgore    

What does athlete safety look like beyond preventing physical injury?In this episode, Erin Ayala, PhD, speaks with Dr. Gretchen Kerr, professor of kinesiology at the University of Toronto and an internationally recognized expert on psychological abuse, interpersonal violence, and maltreatment in sport.They explore why psychological harm is the most common—and often the least recognized—form of abuse in athletics, how win-at-all-costs cultures can normalize harmful behavior, and why some safe-sport reporting processes may unintentionally re-traumatize athletes.Dr. Kerr also shares evidence-based strategies for prevention, including shifting the definition of success toward athlete well-being, enjoyment, and belonging; strengthening communication among coaches, parents, and administrators; and using practical tools that address harmful behavior before it escalates.This conversation offers clear, actionable guidance for coaches, athletes, parents, sport leaders, and anyone invested in creating healthier, safer, and more positive sport environments.In this episode:Why psychological abuse is so common in sport—and why it often goes unnoticedHow safe-sport reporting systems can unintentionally cause additional harmWhy athletes need ongoing support beyond the initial reporting processHow win-focused performance metrics can contribute to unhealthy environmentsThe importance of prioritizing well-being, enjoyment, and belongingPreventive approaches, including quality-coaching tools and restorative practicesHow transparent communication can help protect athletesAbout Dr. Gretchen KerrDr. Gretchen Kerr is a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on psychological abuse, interpersonal violence, athlete maltreatment, and the development of safer, more supportive sport systems.Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this conversation with a coach, parent, athlete, or sport leader who is working to create a safer and more supportive culture.Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Use code PERFORMANCE for 20% off at http://cozyearth.comMomentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderWahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: https://wahoofitness.pxf.io/0GAByRTifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys sit down with Madeline Pape, a former international track athlete, academic and researcher who has worked with the International Olympic Committee on gender and inclusion in sport. We chat to Madeline about the IOC's recent ruling on sex testing for the LA 2028 Olympics, the impact this has already had on all women in sport and how it trickles down to the grassroots. We also discuss the growing political influence of anti trans movements in sport and what we can do to push back. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Madeline Pape Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA is trying to crack down on excessive physical play. And somehow, everyone is upset about it. So has the WNBA actually changed the rules? Nope, The league simply told officials to enforce certain rules more consistently, especially around excessive contact and freedom of movement. We chat about the rule, the problem, and why everyone's still upset. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  We talking about toughness?  I'm absolutely here for tough women in sports. And tough women in general. This is the way. Another way might be cashing in on the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, to save yourself 99% off the first year of a three-year new domain. That's tough enough for me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports media host and "Casuals" podcast creator Katie Nolan joined Mixed Signals live at Cannes to talk about navigating two decades of upheaval in sports media. Max and Ben ask Katie why she turned down gambling advertising when it was everywhere, how politics keeps inserting itself into sports whether she wants it to or not, and whether the window that opened for women in sports media is closing again. They also get into call-in radio, hockey's underrated chaos, and what it took for her to become a Jeopardy! champion. Sign up for Semafor Media's Sunday newsletter: https://www.semafor.com/newsletters/media  For more from Think with Google, check out ThinkwithGoogle.com. Find us on X: @semaforben, @maxwelltani If you have a tip or a comment, please email us mixedsignals@semafor.com

Women in Sport 系列第二集，邀請本屆世界盃回鍋愛爾達、播報 14 場賽事的足球主播蔡宜瑾。從早年被質疑「為什麼是女生來播」，到今年被全網稱讚功課做好做滿，她聊賽事轉播的性別雙重標準、一場比賽背後 8 到 10 小時的準備、VAR 與晶片足球的公平爭議，以及今年八月起回母校國立臺灣體育運動大學運動資訊與傳播學系任教的新身分。她想對每個女孩說的話，就是這集的集名：千萬不要因為自己是女性而限制自己。⚽️ 追蹤蔡宜瑾：IG @footballtsai、@1994_etsai｜YouTube「足球小蔡」成為

On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Dr. Tayler Onion—host of the Hang Time podcast, professor at UMSL, former Division I volleyball player, and advocate for women in sports—to discuss one of the fastest-growing movements in athletics today.Tayler shares her journey from growing up on a small farm in rural Illinois to competing at the University of Illinois, earning her doctorate studying women in sports leadership, and launching Hang Time, a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of women who are changing the sports industry. She reflects on the unexpected story behind becoming the Outback Bowl's famous "Bloomin' Onion" mascot, how that experience inspired her first podcast, and why she ultimately rebranded to focus exclusively on women's sports.The conversation explores the incredible rise of women's athletics, the lasting impact of Title IX, why representation in coaching and leadership matters, and how media coverage, fandom, and athlete-driven storytelling are creating opportunities that didn't exist just a few years ago. Tayler also shares her vision for building a stronger community for women working in sports throughout St. Louis, the lessons she's learned as both an athlete and educator, and why she believes the city is ready for even more investment in women's professional sports.From unforgettable championship moments to the future of sports media, this episode is an inspiring conversation about leadership, community, and the people helping shape the next generation of sports.They discuss: - Growing up on a farm in Industry, Illinois, and playing volleyball at the University of Illinois - Winning the "Be the Bloom" contest and becoming the Bloom and Onion mascot at the 2019 Outback Bowl - Launching the Bloom Pod during the pandemic and its focus on everyday people with big ideas - Finishing a doctorate on women's self-perception of power in sports leadership during Title IX's 50th anniversary - The decision to rebrand and relaunch as Hangtime, focused solely on women in sports - Interviewing ESPNW founder Laura Gentile and what it took to build a media category from scratch - The Deloitte projection of $3 billion in women's sports revenue for 2026 - Why traditional brands still don't know how to market to women's sports fans - Growing up without girls' sports and finding a North Star in local player Sam Quiggle - The 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup and Brandi Chastain as formative childhood moments - Reaching the national championship match with Illinois volleyball in 2011 - Teaching in UMSL's Sports Management program and getting students into the Super Bowl, Final Four, and NFL Draft - Hangtime's first in-person event at Urban Chestnut and the upcoming membership launch on August 1st - Bringing more pro women's sports — WNBA, NWSL, PWHL — to St. LouisSupport the show

Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Faatimah A., professional basketball player, Jamaican National Team member, and Founder & CEO of the Women's Premier Basketball Association (WPBA). Since launching the WPBA in 2022, Faatimah has built the nation's leading development league for women's basketball, helping more than 100 athletes continue their professional careers overseas while creating opportunities that extend far beyond the court. Recognized by FIBA and competing internationally through the Women's Basketball League Americas (WBLA), the WPBA is redefining athlete development through mentorship, media, technology, and holistic support for women in sports.  In this inspiring conversation, Faatimah shares how her own journey as a professional athlete exposed a critical gap in women's basketball: the lack of a true development league between college and the WNBA. She explains how she bootstrapped the WPBA from the ground up, discusses the importance of creating sustainable career pathways for female athletes, and highlights the league's success in helping players earn overseas contracts and WNBA opportunities. Catherine and Faatimah also explore the growing business of women's sports, why investment in female athletes is long overdue, and how basketball can become a vehicle for leadership, financial literacy, personal growth, and lasting impact. This episode is a powerful reminder that when women build opportunities for other women, entire industries can change.  Websites Mentioned: https://womenspba.com https://www.youtube.com/@WomensPBA Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels  

What happens when a Navy veteran, crisis-response leader, and technology executive brings her gifts for service, calm, and innovation into the world of pickleball?In this episode, we talk with Melissa McCurley, one of the most influential behind-the-scenes leaders in the sport of pickleball. Melissa shares how pickleball found her unexpectedly, at a time when she had already built a successful career in information technology, including leadership roles with EDS and American Express. She explains how a deep inner calling led her to walk away from that path and step into something completely new, even before she had any clear vision of where pickleball would go.Melissa takes us through the incredible story of acquiring PickleballTournaments.com in 2014 and helping transform it into the operational backbone of tournament pickleball. She talks about the early days of the sport, the explosion of events and players, the growth of tournament technology and services, and the work it took to support everyone from grassroots players to major tours. Along the way, she reflects on launching new systems, becoming the first woman to broadcast pickleball on CBS Sports, joining the APP, and what it meant to be inducted into the Pickleball Hall of Fame in 2025.This is a powerful conversation about pickleball, leadership, service, innovation, tournament operations, resilience, women in sports, entrepreneurship, Melissa McCurley, PickleballTournaments.com, APP, and the life lessons that remind us to put ourselves in uncomfortable positions, keep moving forward through failure, and trust that sometimes the things we are called to do arrive before we fully understand them.https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJScKczdR/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/paddleup_pickleball

This week on Cinema Ladies, Kaly and Ellie are joined by special guest Clare Peine to discuss the classic, She's the Man. They chat about the role of women in sports movies, soccer, and why 2000s rom-coms still have such a special place in their hearts. Along the way, they break down their favorite quotes, funniest moments, and the romance that keeps this comedy moving. Tune in for a fun conversation about soccer, friendship, and one of the most entertaining rom-coms of the 2000s. Warning: This episode contains movie spoilers!Follow us on Instagram @cinemaladiespodcast.

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There's one guest Emily brings back every single season: her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett. Carolyn's had one heck of a year: she's Governor of Gotham FC (who won the championship again this year!), and she represents the family's ownership stake in the New York Giants. In this episode of She Pivots, Carolyn dives into what it's actually like to build something as it's happening in real time, the bets that could've gone either way, and all the unglamorous stuff nobody posts about. The sisters get into the night Gotham flew to Kansas City as total underdogs, why the new locker room design has an L-shaped entrance, and what's coming this summer as Gotham takes on the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in front of what could be the biggest crowd in NYC women's sports history. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 00:29 The Annual Carolyn She Pivots Episode 02:10 Navigating Women's Sports Ownership 04:01 The Importance of Media Deals in Sports 06:52 Women's Sports as an Investment Opportunity 13:01 Building the First Global Women's Sports Brand 18:57 Breaking into Culture 22:32 The Championship Win and Future Challenges 32:05 Investing in Player Experience and Facilities 35:21 Intentional Design for Women's Soccer 39:29 Lessons from the Giants: Fan Engagement 42:56 Making the Hard Decisions 45:27 Low Point to Launch 46:23 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 47:44 Closing Thoughts and Credits You can keep up with Carolyn’s work by following Gotham FC @gothamfc (gothamfc.com) or checking out Next3. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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每年七月，都是我們Women in sport的主題，我們不聊戰術版，聊的是女性在運動產業的角色，以女性這個身份在運動產業所以面對的機遇和挑戰。本週來賓，是我們敲碗很久的前領航猿行銷部經理——小菜。進領航猿之前，小菜做過各種接案工作，從攝影、社群到活動策劃，最讓我們好奇的是：比起多數行銷人把專長點在拍照或濾鏡，小菜根本是骨子裡的體育人——這種「非典型」行銷腦袋，有沒有幫她走出一條更寬的路？從棒球，賽車，路跑，到最後成為職業籃球的行銷，每種運動的行銷節奏、受眾樣貌、甚至眉角邏輯，差異有多大？又有哪些經驗能帶到職業籃球的行銷裡？最後當然不得不聊在領航猿工作的經歷，主題週是怎麼從零到有？哪位球員或教練讓她最印象深刻？還有那些場邊沒人發現的小事，我們全部都要挖出來。【7/7 深夜加錄】跟小菜錄完音的十天後，中華隊在 2027 世界盃亞洲區資格賽經歷了大起大落的四天：7/3 客場一度落後 19 分，硬是把地主韓國拖進延長賽，82 比 80 完成大逆轉；7/6 卻以 74 比 92 不敵中國，隨著晚場韓國逆轉日本，中華隊確定止步首輪。我們三個在七月七號深夜衝回錄音室，把這口氣好好聊完——游艾喆第四節上場改變了什麼？輪流單打的老毛病到底怎麼解？圖奇教練該不該繼續帶？還有首度入選國家隊的蘇文儒，怎麼會因為一份出生證明連登錄資格都沒有。輸球可以接受，但有些事不能只是「下次改進」就帶過。成為

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一月，一款專屬TPBL的Fantasy遊戲悄悄上架，直接把我們主持群「打」進坑裡——為此我們還特地開了個專屬單元「賽程風向球」，每週幫大家提前抓出那些準備刷爆數據的球員。如今休賽季，我們終於把這位幕後推手請進錄音室——TPBL Fantasy創辦人，徐培然 Nolan。除了挖出他設計背後的眉角，也順便開個許願池，看看新賽季又會蹦出什麼新花樣。大家都說台灣本土球員數據難看，拿這種數據做Fantasy，難道不會懷疑人生嗎？遊戲上線後，又有哪些球員的表現讓他跌破眼鏡？洋將積分為什麼打七折？抄截火鍋為什麼比得分還值錢？別懷疑，每一個數字背後都是精密計算，為的就是讓所有球員站上公平起跑線，也讓大家玩得更開心。壓軸當然是許願池——主持人輪番轟炸各種天馬行空的新功能、新玩法，Nolan究竟扛不扛得住？未來的TPBL Fantasy，值得你繼續追下去！成為

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A rugby World Cup winner walks into a room full of people who defend networks for a living. Maggie Alphonsi joins me to talk about breaking barriers, leading with your strengths, and what changed the day athletes stopped waiting for the back page and started telling their own stories.

We get Lauren's takeaways from what has transpired so far in the CWS, the growth of women in sports media, and the gap between post-CWS and the start of fall sports.