On this edition of Your Call, we'll find out how the WNBA evolved into one of the most queer welcoming sports leagues in the world.
With the Golden State Valkyries kicking off their first season, we’re watching as the new team melds with the bay area's diverse LGBTQ+ communities. How's the relationship going so far?
Guests:
Frankie De La Cretaz, journalist and co-author of Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women’s Football League
Erin Lim, producer of KALW’s podcast series, Bounce
Megan Doherty-Baker, co-founder of the ValQueeries
Lo Valdezm, co-founder of the ValQueeries
Resources:
Just Women’s Sports: The WNBA’s LGBTQ+ Evolution
Refinery29: The WNBA Has Brought Lesbian Lust Mainstream. Now What?
The Guardian: Ride of the Valkyries: how the WNBA finally found a home in the Bay Area
