Brittney Griner

Ep 103: An American two-time Olympic medalist faces almost a decade of jail time in a Russian prison. At the mercy of a foreign justice system and far from home, her only options are completely reliant on the ever-shifting pendulum of global politics. This is the Brittney Griner story Sources for Today's Episode: People ESPN Insider.com Essentiallysports.com USA today NYTimes CNN NBC Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Canvas Prints- Go to CanvasPrints.com and use code WOMEN25 to get 25% off your entire order of canvas prints, canvas wall displays, metal prints, photo tiles, photo blankets and pillows, and much more! Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list and save with this amazing offer. Daily Harvest - Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women. to get up to $40 off your first box! Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: WNBA, Pheonix Mercury, Smuggling, Russia, Russian Premier League, Viktor Bout, hash, vape, marijuana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices