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Are historic talents Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark really rivals, or is this so-called tension fueled by a media frenzy that serves to deepen "racial bias that has haunted women’s sports for generations"?
In iHeartRadio podcast, The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese host Cari Champion goes above and beyond to answer this question and more through in-depth interviews, examination of each basketball star's character and rise to fame, and careful analysis of media agenda within the WNBA.
Per the podcast summary:
"Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese caused a media frenzy after their infamous 'you can’t see me' exchange in the 2023 NCAA championship game. There was a fierce debate over their perceived rivalry and it only intensified once they became the hottest prospects in the WNBA's rookie class. The media’s fixation on their so-called rivalry has been fueled by the same gender and racial bias that has haunted women’s sports for generations. And now that Clark and Reese have brought thousands of new fans to the sport, is it safe to say that this story line is what the WNBA needed? Or has it invited toxicity into a space that has always prided itself on its inclusivity and sisterhood?"
In this week's episode, Champion delves deeper into Reese's character on and off the court by interviewing Ron James, Reese's former AAU Coach, and FlauJae Johnson, her former LSU teammate.
Check out the latest episode, "Who is Angel Reese?", for the full story!