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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 24 MIN

Episode 1: CBCF Lawsuit, WNBA free Agency, and Summer House Drama

from The Fine Print Playbook · host Aja Stewart

Episode 1A scholarship program just ended up in federal court. This WNBA free agency period unlike anything we’ve seen is underway. And Summer House. Look, I’ve done my research.On today’s docket:​ The Fine Print — The CBCF Scholarship Lawsuit: what The Civil Rights Act actually says, who Edward Blum is, and why this case could affect every race-based scholarship in America​ Sports — WNBA Expansion Draft reactions, the Angel Reese trade breakdown, A’ja Wilson’s supermax, and what many more free agency moves ​ For the Culture — Summer House, the betrayal, and Black women being the afterthought in situations. ​ Next Case — The NFL being investigated by the Department of Justice, and your listener question on the CBCF ruling__________________________Updated WNBA Free Agency News ​A'ja Wilson became the Richest player in WNBA history re-signing with the Aces. ​Gabby Williams signed to the Golden State Valkyries ​Skylar Diggins signed to the Dallas Wings. ​Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins involved in LA Sparks/Chicago Sky trade. Timestamps:00:00-00:32 Intro + The Docket00:33 - 09:55 The Fine Print: CBCF Scholarship Lawsuit13:03 - 17:40 Court Side: Angel Reese got traded25:25 - 28:34 For the culture: Summer's House drama34:38 Next Case: NFL DOJ Investigation Follow @FinePrintPlaybook on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. New episodes every two weeks.

Episode 1A scholarship program just ended up in federal court. This WNBA free agency period unlike anything we’ve seen is underway. And Summer House. Look, I’ve done my research.On today’s docket:​ The Fine Print — The CBCF Scholarship Lawsuit: what The Civil Rights Act actually says, who Edward Blum is, and why this case could affect every race-based scholarship in America​ Sports — WNBA Expansion Draft reactions, the Angel Reese trade breakdown, A’ja Wilson’s supermax, and what many more free agency moves ​ For the Culture — Summer House, the betrayal, and Black women being the afterthought in situations. ​ Next Case — The NFL being investigated by the Department of Justice, and your listener question on the CBCF ruling__________________________Updated WNBA Free Agency News ​A'ja Wilson became the Richest player in WNBA history re-signing with the Aces. ​Gabby Williams signed to the Golden State Valkyries ​Skylar Diggins signed to the Dallas Wings. ​Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins involved in LA Sparks/Chicago Sky trade. Timestamps:00:00-00:32 Intro + The Docket00:33 - 09:55 The Fine Print: CBCF Scholarship Lawsuit13:03 - 17:40 Court Side: Angel Reese got traded25:25 - 28:34 For the culture: Summer's House drama34:38 Next Case: NFL DOJ Investigation Follow @FinePrintPlaybook on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. New episodes every two weeks.

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