Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.