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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.

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Tina Charles talks Retirement, the WNBA’s New Era and 78 Brewing Sep 21, 2026

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WNBA and UConn legend Tina Charles drops by to catch up with Cari and Jemele. They talk about retirement and entrepreneurship, including her beer brand 78 Brewing. Tina reflects on how the league has improved and urges WNBA growth to unite rather than divide. Tina shares her MVP pick and which team she sees taking home the WNBA Championship Trophy. Plus, Tina is giving back with her foundation, Hopey’s Heart Foundation.

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Mayor Karen Bass talks re-election campaign, fire response and LA’s bright future Sep 18, 2026

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Cari and Jemele to discuss her re-election campaign, highlighting her work on housing and homelessness. She addresses the electorate's dissatisfaction over the Palisades fires. In the first run-off election in the city since 2005, Bass is facing a tough fight with Nithya Rahman. Despite this, she remains optimistic, focusing on affordable housing, public safety, and ensuring the 2028 Olympics benefit all LA communities. Plus, Mayor Bass talks about Zohran Mamdani’s election and how his success is shaping American politics at this critical moment of country-wide frustration.

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The Wiggins Sisters Sep 16, 2026

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Cari and Jemele connect while on the move: London, New York, the show’s gone international! They kick things off by talking about Jasmine Crockett and Chris Brown. Then, does Arch Manning deserve some grace? The discussion shifts to Holly Rowe and Arch Manning. Cari and Jemele unpack his reaction to that not-so-funny AI video. They discuss Macklemore, Kanye, and Robert Kraft as they highlight certain ideological double standards. Cari has an enthusiastic plug for season two of “Biggest Rivalries of All Time,” coming to iHeart on September 22.

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Tales From a Plant Lady Sep 14, 2026

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Jemele recaps her interview with Colin Kaepernick as he launches his new book tour, diving into his decision to protest, his “nuanced” family dynamics, and ongoing quest for justice. Congrats to Team USA as they secure their 5th straight FIBA Basketball! The women had an impressive run. Plus, Jemele and Cari swap weekend updates, from tailgating at the Detroit Lions game to how Cari is taking care of her gnat problem.

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Laughing My Blonde Hair Off Sep 11, 2026

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I love the Lord, but I cuss a little. Jemele’s new blonde hair sparks controversy and a broader conversation about hair politics among Black women. Cari and Jemele discuss the FIBA World Cup, Becky Hammon’s defense of A’ja Wilson, and the tired narratives about rivalries with Caitlin Clark. They celebrate the chemistry between Clark and Angel Reese and push back on “jealousy” rumors. Jemele encourages Cari to make predictions for the US Open, but it’s hard to choose given the excitement about historic Black American athletes making it so far this year.

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Nneka Ogwumike: At “peace” with retirement, new hobbies and more Sep 09, 2026

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Nneka Ogwumike announced last month that this would be her last season in the W. She joins Jemele and Cari to reflect on her decision to step away from basketball and why she’s at “peace” with the timing. She discusses her achievements on and off the court. Remember, she helped negotiate the transformational CBA. Looking ahead, Nneka talks about her desire to remain connected to the game. Plus, Cari and Jemele have a few retirement hobbies for Nneka to try. FORE!

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What a week! Reflecting on the Stephen A. Smith Interview Sep 04, 2026

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Cari and Jemele reflect on their feelings surrounding the release of the Stephen A. Smith interview(s) and discuss how they are processing the response to the conversation. While recording, news broke about WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's retirement, sparking a discussion about potential replacements and what might have gone down behind the scenes. Plus, major props to Pablo Torre for his tenacious reporting on the Clippers scandal. See, good journalism does matter!

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He’s Still Here: Stephen A. Smith Pt. 2 Sep 03, 2026

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Stephen A., Cari, and Jemele continue their conversation. They reflect on their overlapping experiences at ESPN, including setting the record straight about Stephen A.’s role in Cari securing her job at the network. There are suspensions, Skip and Skippers (iykyk). It’s a walk down memory lane, not all of it happy, but the ultimate destination is truth, reflection, with a few laughs along the way. Plus, Cari and Jemele agree that Stephen A. is still a trip.

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He’s here: Stephen A. Smith Drops By...Pt. 1 Sep 02, 2026

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Pour a glass of wine and pull up to part one of this much-hyped conversation. Cari and Jemele welcome Stephen A. Smith, their former ESPN colleague, and the current host of Straight Shooter with Stephen A., to the show. The trio dives into their perceptions of each other and unpacks what is real and what is media hype. They cover politics, sports, supporting athletes, and Black women. No topic is off limits, and this is just part one. Part two drops tomorrow!

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Wintering in Turks and Caicos Aug 31, 2026

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This episode kicks off with Cari and Jemele highlighting their long-standing relationship with Stephen A. Smith. The US Open is in full swing, making it a perfect time to discuss Naomi Osaka’s fashion and impact, Serena and Venus’s legacy, and the shifting dynamics in tennis. The FIBA World Cup starts this week. Who’s playing, and what does it mean for women’s basketball? Finally, the illusion of wealth in dating: do you winter in Turks and Caicos, or are you a pretend wide receiver for the 49ers? It’s challenging out there.

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