Anti-Trans Bigots Try To Divide/Destroy WNBA
Summary
Host Dave Zirin interviews journalist Frankie Del Creta about WNBA player Sophie Cunningham’s anti-trans rhetoric and the league’s failure to condemn it. They discuss how right-wing groups are exploiting Cunningham to create a hostile environment for queer fans and players. The episode also features a reading from Zirin’s new book on Howard Zinn, analyzing Trump’s modern anti-communist tactics.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Gametime and Midas
Intro: Frankie Del Creta and Howard Zinn book
Out of Your League: Sports and gender lens
Who is Sophie Cunningham?
ESPN profile and transphobic rhetoric
Anti-trans rallies at WNBA games
Riley Gaines and right-wing grifters
Critique of Cheryl Reeve's response
WNBA's silence and impact on fans
Anti-trans policies impact Black women
Caitlyn Clark's role and inaction
Alienating queer fans and Frankie's book
Sponsor: The Nation Magazine
Howard Zinn, Trump, and anti-communism
Outro and final sponsors
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