
Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is a doozy. Today marks the start of LIV Golf, a Saudi Arabian–backed event intended to rival the PGA tour. But the event is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons with allegations of sportswashing thanks to Saudi Arabia’s atrocious human rights record. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph will break it all down.
Then after the break, we have a major update to an important story — approximately 90 survivors of sexual abuse by former Team USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are seeking $1 billion from the FBI for the organization’s failure to intervene.*
*Content warning: Today’s episode does include mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.

Queue up Rihanna because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the fight for equal pay in soccer. After the CanMNT refused to play their World Cup tuneup match on Sunday due to a dispute over player compensation, co-hosts El and Steph detail the ongoing situation then discuss how it’s all impacting the CanWNT and women’s soccer as a whole.
Then it’s time for not one, but two infuriating WTF moments, both related to sports and Pride Month. Thanks for tuning in!

Co-hosts Ellen and Steph are back with another episode of The GIST of It all about one of their favorite topics — women’s hockey, of course. The PWHPA made a major move on Tuesday, entering into a formal partnership with two big companies in the sports industry, one led by none other than tennis icon Billie Jean King. El and Steph break down the details, plus what it all means for the future of the sport. Truly game-changing.