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Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

Former ESPN hosts and best friends Cari Champion and Jemele Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women’s sports, culture and beyond, three days a week. A home for all the drama behind the headlines, this show comes with no filters, and lots of laughs.

Latest Episodes:

Are Men Okay? Feb 27, 2026

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Cari and Jemele discuss an interesting development in WNBA/CBA negotiations, and they did not see Flavor Flav’s support for women’s sports coming. Plus, Cari has a plea to most of the men out there, and Jemele takes a stand with her “Top Five” worst condiments - is blue cheese a condiment?

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My Tacos Will Get Me Married Feb 25, 2026

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Was the U.S. women's hockey team's decision to decline their White House invitation a mistake? Cari and Jemele get into it; plus, their concerns over the looming March 10 WNBA deadline and their thoughts on the BAFTA controversy. Then grab a pen, because Cari shares her legendary taco recipe - with or without ketchup.

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Take My Boo Courtside Feb 23, 2026

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Cari and Jemele laugh about Jemele’s birthday weekend and share some highlights - Bobby Brown, roses, monochromatic outfits, just to name a few. They also turn their attention to boxing and the fight between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Plus, they discuss Kash Patel popping up at the Olympics and how former President Trump has not given women the same recognition as men when it comes to celebrating sports success.

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Detroit versus Everybody Feb 20, 2026

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Cari and Jemele are taking Detroit by storm! But first, they break down the drama behind the “KD Files” and what it means for his legacy. Jemele shares an Olympic update, TL;DR: the women are crushing it. They also tackle the latest in soccer, focusing on the racism and abuse faced by players like Vinicius Jr. Plus, get a crash course in Detroit slang so you can talk like a true local. "What up doe?"

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Episode 10 Reflections: We Read the Comments Feb 18, 2026

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In their tenth episode, Jemele and Cari talk about what they’ve learned about doing a show together - should they be reading the comments? Then it’s a discussion about Sophie Cunningham’s headline-grabbing comments about LA and Detroit, LeBron James’s responses to tough All-Star questions, and they break down the ongoing drama at the Olympics. Plus, get the latest on the WNBA’s negotiations, and Jemele remembers Reverend Jesse Jackson.

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Nneka Ogwumike: Players, Progress, and the Nuclear Option Feb 16, 2026

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Nneka Ogwumike joins Cari and Jemele for a candid conversation about the WNBA labor negotiations. Nneka breaks down what the players are fighting for: including a meaningful revenue share, secure housing, and retirement benefits and why these issues matter for the future of the league. The trio discusses the possibility of players exercising the "nuclear option" of a strike if progress stalls, player unity and whether there's still hope for the season to start on time.

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Double or Nothing Feb 13, 2026

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Jemele and Cari dive into reflections on NBA All-Star Weekend, discuss Cari’s experiences on a panel celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Love & Basketball,” and pay tribute to trailblazers like Jayne Kennedy. Plus, Cari and Jemele unpack the complexities of domestic violence, media narratives, and the double standards faced by Black women in sports. And they are going to see their mutual best friend, Michelle Obama.

A quick warning: Later in this episode, there are discussions of domestic violence. If you need help, please call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

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The Cheating Spectrum Feb 11, 2026

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Jemele and Cari try to break down cheating (spoiler: “new pow wow” gets a lot of airtime). Then it’s on to the Winter Olympics. Cari and Jemele have Black History Month shoutouts to Surya Bonaly for her legendary backflip, and to the new generation making history on the ice - Laila Edwards and Erin Jackson. Plus, Coscarelli’s forearm gets an unexpected moment in the spotlight.

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Super Bowl Leftovers Feb 09, 2026

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Cari and Jemele cover Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance and Cari’s full-on love affair (and yes, she’s plotting a Buenos Aires rendezvous he doesn’t even know about). Then Olympians like Hunter Hess speak their truth about representing the U.S., and face backlash in certain circles. Plus, Lindsey Vonn’s fearless Olympic finale - should legends get to go out on their own terms, injuries and all, or does the criticism hit differently when it’s a woman?

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Super Bowl Week: Cam Jordan’s helmet hype, Keanu Memories and Jemele asks: WTH WaPo? Feb 06, 2026

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Jemele and Cari dish on Keanu Reeves' legendary return to a local SF haunt (spoiler: the food was mid), roast Super Bowl festivities, and nerd out over celebrity shoe choices. They break down the latest WNBA negotiations and chat with Saints star turned helmet pitch man Cam Jordan about Black History Month, his post-NFL plans, and how not to blow your rookie paycheck in Vegas.

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