Episode 111: Billie Jean King Returns
In a live recording of Laughter Permitted in New York City, tennis legend and equal rights icon Billie Jean King returns to the podcast to talk about her life, how she's been fighting for equal pay since the early 1970s and what her hopes are for the future of women's sports. Julie and Billie Jean share the story of how they met and how BJK helped Julie and the USWNT in their equitable support battle with U.S. Soccer. Plus, Billie Jean gives a call to action to women everywhere and implores them not to settle for the crumbs. In the close of the show, find out the crucial role Julie plays at Angel City FC home games. Do you have a question or comment for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices