Emma Peasley
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Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
They authorize the strike, if necessary.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
And Alicia says this was a long time in the making.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
The players are going to lose their salaries, potentially lose a whole season.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
But 20 minutes later, the league says, basically, hold tight.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
They're formatting and printing something up.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
They had secured their 20% revenue share.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
Alicia gives a weepy toast to both sides.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
The lowest paid player in 2026 will make more than the highest paid player in 2025.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
This episode was produced by me, Emma Peasley, with help from Willow Rubin.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
It was edited by Marianne McCune.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
It was fact-checked by Vito Emanuel.
Planet Money
Diary of a WNBA negotiator
It was engineered by Jimmy Keeley and James Willis.