Caitlyn Jenner: Joining the WNBA, Olympic Gold, & Her Extraordinary Journey | Planet Tyrus

Caitlyn Jenner joins Tyrus on Planet Tyrus for a wide-ranging conversation about the WNBA, transgender athletes in women’s sports, politics, the Olympics, and the experiences that shaped her life. During a conversation about the debate surrounding the WNBA and women’s sports, Caitlyn jokes that maybe she should “sign up” for the 2027 WNBA Draft before revealing an incredible piece of her basketball history: after winning Olympic gold in the decathlon, Jenner was actually selected by the Kansas City Kings in the 1977 NBA Draft.Caitlyn also explains why she has become an outspoken advocate for protecting women’s sports, discusses the biological differences she believes matter in athletic competition, and shares why she returned her Glamour Woman of the Year award. Caitlyn opens up about growing up with dyslexia and gender dysphoria, developing the mentality that ultimately helped make her an Olympic champion, her experiences during the Cold War, and the powerful story of her father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices