The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Pay The WNBA Players! NFC North Preview, Change Is GOOD For College Football, Late Night TV, The Rise Of AI

Jul 24, 2025
Danny Parkins, co-host of "First Things First" on FS1, joins to discuss the WNBA's compensation debate and its rising star, Caitlin Clark, who’s drawing serious attention. They analyze the state of late-night TV amidst shifting audience preferences and the potential impact of AI on society and industries like healthcare. As they navigate college football's rapid changes, they touch on NFL parity myths and predict the NFC North dynamics, while Danny shares his recent transition to his new role on First Things First with enthusiasm.
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INSIGHT

WNBA Growth and Valuation

  • The WNBA is rapidly growing into a billion-dollar industry, bolstered by major investments and star players like Caitlin Clark.
  • Comparing it to startups, losing money isn't a disqualifier when there's clear, strong growth potential.
INSIGHT

Caitlin Clark's Market Impact

  • Caitlin Clark's presence significantly boosts WNBA ratings and league stature, attracting new fans and media attention.
  • The league's visibility has risen so much that even without her, the All-Star game remains the highest rated in nearly two decades.
INSIGHT

Politics Aged Colbert's Audience

  • Stephen Colbert's shift to political content grew his ratings but aged his audience dramatically.
  • Older audiences and political themes deter advertisers, reducing the show's revenue despite higher viewership.
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