#494 Leave Naomi Osaka Alone

Published: June 1, 2021, 5:52 p.m.

Milly, Alise, and Amanda are joined by Dylan Hafer, host of Betches new daily pop culture podcast Pop Alarm. They start with some reactions to the \u201cMare Of Easttown\u201d finale. Then, they discuss widespread criticism of Naomi Osaka\u2019s decision not to do press at the French Open, prompting her to withdraw from the tournament. Why wasn\u2019t this woman of color\u2019s decision to prioritize her mental health respected? They share the racist and sexist elements to the reaction and how they\u2019ve been punished for setting boundaries in their own lives.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices