Madison has several sports bars, but none of them are specifically dedicated to creating a space to watch women's sports. But Rita Adair is planning to change that. Host Bianca Martin talked with Adair about the vision for her bar on Madison's east side, from the food to the vibes to the live music, and why she's calling it Bernell's. She's planning on opening the sports bar in October, if she can get it funded by then.

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Is Madison Ready for a Women’s Sports Bar?