How the Fair Pay to Play Act Could (Finally) Lead to a Profitable Future for Female Athletes
Female athletes in the Bay Area are at a disadvantage when it comes to opportunities to play at the professional level. There are no professional women's sports teams in the Bay, compared to seven professional sports teams for men.
October 4, 201913m 16s
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Show Notes
Female athletes in the Bay Area are at a disadvantage when it comes to opportunities to play at the professional level. There are no professional women's sports teams in the Bay, compared to seven professional sports teams for men. So female athletes thrive at the collegiate level, where athletes aren't allowed to make money off of their talents. This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to change that. Advocates of female athletes say: it's good news for students, but especially women.
Guest: Bianca Taylor, reporter for KQED News
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Guest: Bianca Taylor, reporter for KQED News
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