The arrest in Russia earlier this year of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner made worldwide headlines. But few dug into why she was playing abroad in the first place.Today, we hear how Griner is just one of many female athletes who find themselves abroad year after year to play the games they love, geopolitics be damned. All because they can’t get a fair wage in the United States. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuest: L.A. Times sports editor Iliana Limón RomeroMore reading:Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia: What you need to knowWNBA to honor Brittney Griner with decal on teams’ floorsCommentary: Why Brittney Griner was in Russia, and what it says about women’s sports in the U.S.

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