Top Stories · October 8, 2026
Caitlin Clark joins Pat McAfee on ESPN's 'College GameDay,' and left-wing podcasters have a problem with it
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Caitlin Clark, guard for the Indiana Fever, recently made a high-profile appearance on ESPN's 'College GameDay' in Iowa, contributing to record-breaking viewership for the network. The appearance drew criticism from podcast hosts Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill regarding Clark's proximity to host Pat McAfee and her responses to social media trolls. Simultaneously, Clark addressed comments from teammate Kelsey Mitchell regarding the intense scrutiny and 'flak' teammates face due to Clark's massive spotlight, with Clark explicitly condemning those who use her name to spread racist rhetoric or hate.
Caitlin Clark, guard for the Indiana Fever, recently made a high-profile appearance on ESPN's 'College GameDay' in Iowa, contributing to record-breaking viewership for the network. The appearance drew criticism from podcast hosts Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill regarding Clark's proximity to host Pat McAfee and her responses to social media trolls. Simultaneously, Clark addressed comments from teammate Kelsey Mitchell regarding the intense scrutiny and 'flak' teammates face due to Clark's massive spotlight, with Clark explicitly condemning those who use her name to spread racist rhetoric or hate.