Lindsay Gibbs, author and founder of Power Plays, dives into the heated discussions surrounding WNBA player salaries, particularly in light of Caitlin Clark's draft. The conversation addresses the stark pay disparities between male and female athletes, exploring systemic issues and potential for improvement. Gibbs emphasizes the importance of leadership in women's sports and the need for better representation and advocacy for black women. With a growing interest in women's athletics, she highlights the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the WNBA.

Alex Kirshner, a sports analyst specializing in women's golf and athlete safety, joins Lindsay Gibbs, a sports journalist dedicated to women's sports, and Ben Lindbergh, a versatile sports writer. They celebrate the U.S. women’s victory at the Solheim Cup, highlighting key performances and the triumph's significance. The trio also discusses the Oakland Athletics’ controversial move to Sacramento and the implications for fans. Lastly, they address Tua Tagovailoa's alarming concussion, emphasizing the urgent need for improved player safety protocols.

Lindsay Gibbs, founder of the Power Plays newsletter, and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports contributor, dive into the pressures on NFL quarterbacks, examining the risks of investing in young talent. They discuss the challenges faced by the Carolina Panthers with Bryce Young and the complexities of negotiating quarterback contracts. The conversation also touches on the stagnation of American male tennis, the rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, and the cultural influences affecting women's sports.

Lindsay Gibbs discusses the salary disparities in the WNBA, comparing them to the NBA rookie salaries. The podcast explores the challenges faced by WNBA players, the efforts to address wage gaps, and the potential for future growth and recognition of women's basketball.

Schools grapple with COVID safety as cases rise; women closing the labor force gap; fallout from Spanish soccer's MeToo moment; challenges faced by schools; ongoing debate on COVID protocols; scandal and firing of women's team coach in Spain; impact of incident on Spanish culture; pay equity in sports; extreme heatwaves