On a special episode (first released on June 2, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: People from across the country weighed in on the impact Indiana Fever's point guard Caitlin Clark is having on the WNBA and women's sports in general. Forum is a series from USA TODAY's Opinion team that is dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.

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Michael McCarter:

Hello, and welcome to The Excerpt. Caitlin Clark is an athlete that has made more people pay attention to the WNBA. She had a record-breaking rookie season with the Indiana Fever last year.