The Caitlin Clark Phenomenon
21 March - 27 minsThis year, the star of college basketball is Caitlin Clark, a woman who is changing everything about the game — from the way it’s played, to its economics, to who is watching.
Matt Flegenheimer, a profile writer for The Times, discusses Clark’s extraordinary impact.
Guest: Matt Flegenheimer, who writes in-depth profiles for The New York Times.
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Her fiery competitiveness, no-look passes and 3-point bombs have made for must-see basketball in Iowa. What happens when she leaves?For women’s basketball, Caitlin Clark’s lasting impact may be economic.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the...
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