Brittney Griner Plus One: Writing a New Playbook

Originally aired December 16, 2025  As we kick off Pride, we’re re-airing this powerful conversation to honor Brittney Griner’s legacy, her unbreakable bond with her wife, and the deeper meaning of resilience, courage, and representation on the global stage.   Three-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion, Brittney Griner joins My Legacy podcast for her first full-length interview alongside her wife, attorney and activist Cherelle Griner.  In this deeply personal episode, they sit down with hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger to share what it really took to survive nearly 300 days of wrongful detainment in Russia – and the love, strategy, and community that brought Brittney home.  Together, they share how:  You can’t play by the rules if the system is broken  Advocacy means knowing when—and where—to be loud  Grief doesn’t wait for the crisis to end  Love means telling the truth, even when it hurts  Legacy is built in small, pressure-filled choices  Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now to catch new episodes every Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.