WNBA All-Star Weekend gave us hot mics, relationship drama, Barack Obama, commissioner controversy and an up-close look at what was really happening in Chicago.

Trysta and Sarah are back from All-Star Weekend with firsthand stories about the strange energy surrounding the event, why this year felt far more manufactured than Indianapolis, and whether the WNBA successfully recaptured the magic of last season.

They also examine the mounting criticism of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the disconnect between league leadership and its players, and the WNBA’s response to the racist, misogynistic and homophobic abuse players continue to face.

Plus, Barack Obama’s advice to Caitlin Clark sparks a larger conversation, Jonquel Jones gets caught in an uncomfortable hot-mic controversy, online relationship drama takes over the weekend, and Lisa Leslie delivers one of its most confusing panel moments.

Topics include:

🏀 The strange atmosphere surrounding WNBA All-Star Weekend

👀 Is Cathy Engelbert’s time as commissioner running out?

🎙️ Barack Obama’s hot-mic conversation with Caitlin Clark

🗽 Jonquel Jones’ comments about the 2024 WNBA Finals

📱 The problem with the StudBudz livestream

💔 The relationship drama that took over social media

🤔 Lisa Leslie’s unexpected algorithm discussion

🌆 Did Chicago work as an All-Star host city?

👖 The unforgettable Jeff Pagliocca jeggings

Was Chicago a good host city for WNBA All-Star Weekend? And has the league become too focused on manufacturing viral moments?

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Chapters 

00:00 Why WNBA Drama Gets Treated Differently

03:51 The Real Vibe in Chicago

06:10 Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and All-Star Weekend Parties

09:13 Is Cathy Engelbert’s Time Running Out?

17:13 The Double Standard Around WNBA Drama

 21:27 Fuchs Financial

23:04 Does the WNBA Need New Leadership?

26:16 Barack Obama’s Advice to Caitlin Clark

29:22 Why All-Star Weekend Felt Manufactured

32:19 Jonquel Jones’ Hot-Mic Controversy

38:11 The StudBudz Party and Relationship Drama

43:53 Lisa Leslie’s Bizarre Algorithm Discussion

50:03 Was Chicago a Good All-Star Host?

52:23 The Chicago Sky Rooftop and Those Jeggings

 55:33 Our Final All-Star Weekend Verdict

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