Episode Notes
While the What Next team takes a break, enjoy this episode, originally aired on April 22. Since then, WNBA players have opted out of their collective bargaining agreement, aiming to negotiate higher salaries following a record-breaking season.
When Caitlin Clark was drafted into the WNBA, her $76,000 salary caught many off guard, especially compared to the earnings of an NBA rookie. What will it take to close this gap?
Guest: Lindsay Gibbs, author and founder of Power Plays—a “no-BS newsletter about women’s sports”—and co-host of the Burn It All Down podcast.
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The news can feel overwhelming, scattered across countless platforms. What Next is here to help you cut through the noise. This short daily podcast breaks down the biggest stories, helping you answer one question: What next? New episodes drop every weekday morning.
Host
Mary Harris is the host and managing editor of What Next, Slate’s daily news podcast. She’s reported for NPR, Marketplace, WNYC, and other public radio outlets.
