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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:

WNBA Draft Recap - UCLA, Azzi Fudd and Sheryl Swoopes Apr 14, 2026

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Cari and Jemele share their hot takes from WNBA Draft. Cari roots for UCLA and their historic night - cue Jemele’s eyeroll. They break down which teams could surpass expectations with their picks. Plus, some well-deserved flowers for the legendary Sheryl Swoopes and a conversation about the importance of women’s sports and sports journalism. And yes, Coscarelli Hive he can rock a suede shirt.

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So, Back to the WNBA Draft Apr 13, 2026

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Cari and Jemele dive into all things WNBA Draft, breaking down the biggest trades, draft picks, new lineups, and potential tunnel fits. There is a semi-heated debate about Cari and Jemele’s favorite musical artists, from Michael Jackson and Prince to Beyoncé and Usher. Plus, things get a little NSFW when Jemele shares which Prince song will take your relationship to the next level!

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Let Me Get the Audacity Apr 10, 2026

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Namaste Cari joins Jemele, and they kick things off with a deep dive into the Jaden Ivey story Jemele wrote for The Atlantic. Then the balloons may have been a head fake…Nneka Ogwumike has made her free agency decision. Plus, the double standards women face compared to men when caught in flirty or ambiguous situations, especially when they are in the public eye.

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Young Renter Surcharge Apr 08, 2026

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Cari still can’t contain her excitement over UCLA Women’s Basketball’s Natty and all the celebrations that have followed. Jemele patiently lets Cari have her moment before the two pivot to Angel Reese’s headline-grabbing trade to the Atlanta Dream. They unpack Dawn Staley’s recent statement and her call to “turn the page”. Plus, hall passes, Gen X and Millennial Men and Cari offers an update on Chalant King. Internet sleuths activate!

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We Won! Apr 06, 2026

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Cari is bursting with excitement about UCLA’s first-ever National Championship win. She and Jemele recap their stay in Phoenix and discuss the drama between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma. Then all focus shifts to UCLA's on-court performance, the amazing Coach Cori Close, and their dominance against Texas and in the final against South Carolina. Plus, a brush with the Secret Service... oh boy!

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Uh Oh Skid Marks Apr 03, 2026

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Cari and Jemele kick things off by reflecting on Dawn Staley's extraordinary legacy and the impact she's had on women's basketball. With UCLA vs. Texas excitement in the air, Jemele and Cari are heading to Phoenix to catch all the action. They have very different thoughts on traveling together, hotels, and the importance of cleanliness. And things heat up when they debate the best time to unpack.

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Love You, Friend…Ditto Apr 01, 2026

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Jemele recaps being honored by Detroit's mayor, Mary Sheffield. Cari shares details about her upcoming date. I think we can all agree that this is some next-level chalanting! Then the conversation shifts to Tiger Woods - why can’t he find a friend to drive him around? Jemele takes a stand on Tristan Thompson's controversial comments. And it’s April Fool’s, y’all - what “news” stopped Cari mid-scroll?

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Bless Their Hearts Mar 30, 2026

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Jemele listened mostly patiently while Cari celebrated the UCLA Bruins' women advancing to the next round in their championship run. Cari and Jemele touched on Tiger Woods' latest troubles. They gave a heartfelt reflection at the celebration-of-life ceremony for their good friend Mike Smith's wife, Sarah. Plus, what is the impact of Black celebs who support the current president? Hint: Don’t go chasing MAGA waterfalls.

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Bella Wants an Organic Pup Cup Mar 27, 2026

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Cari and Jemele get real about the ups and downs of going to therapy with family. They break down the latest WNBA couples' gossip, with all the social media detectives working overtime to unpack who's dating who (and who's just on vacation). And to wrap up Women’s History Month, Dupe Oloyede, the history-making head drum major at FAMU, shares her journey, her experience at the Oscars, and what's next after graduation.

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Trysta Krick’s Hot Tournament Takes Mar 25, 2026

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Trysta Krick is here today to chat about the women's basketball tournament storylines she’s been following. She makes some bold predictions that may or may not include Cari’s beloved Bruins. Cari updates Jemele on her ongoing neighbor drama. Plus, Jemele is loving SLOMW, and Cari’s views on Frankie Taylor Paul are evolving.

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