Is the WNBA Ready for Its New Audience? ft. OutKick Reporter Jackson Thompson

OutKick Reporter Jackson Thompson joins Riley Gaines to break down what he’s seeing inside the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment. Riley and Jackson discuss Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever, WNBA fan energy, league growth, media gatekeeping, and whether the league is prepared for its expanding audience.

They also discuss the ongoing debate over men in women’s sports, questions around WNBA eligibility policies, Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White, San Jose State volleyball, and how sports media has covered female athletes speaking out. Plus, Jackson shares what he’s watching next as the WNBA postseason approaches and Team USA women’s basketball prepares for international competition.

New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show release every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern.

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