The Excitement of the New York Liberty

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 5, 2023

Much is expected of the WNBA's New York Liberty this year after a historic off-season. Maitreyi Anantharaman, cofounder and staff writer at Defector, discusses the exciting start of the team's campaign.

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