This is an I-Heart podcast.

I'm Jamel Hill, hosted the Sports and Politics Podcasts, Politics.

On this week's episode, I'm joined by all-time great Hooper and basketball analyst Candace Parker,

who gives insight into her candid new book, including why she waited two years into marriage to come out.

I never envisioned being with a woman.

I'll just be honest.

Like when I close my eyes at night, every night, I was like, I need to find my prince charming.

Like, it was never a princess. Make sure you listen to this episode as politics on the IHeart

Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. This pride Month, we are not just celebrating.

We're fighting back.

I'm George M. Johnson, author of the most band book in America.

On my podcast, Fighting Words, I sit down with voices that spark resistance and inspire change.

This year, we are showing up and showing out.

You need people being like, no, you're not what you tell us what to do.

This regime is coming down on us.

And I don't want to just survive.

I want to thrive.

Fighting Words is where courage meets conversation.

Listen on the Iheart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

I know a lot of cops.

They get asked all the time.

Have you ever had to shoot your gun?

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