# @thegistusa on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUBf11wgXoi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54457315-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-27T18:00:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

## Caption

It’s tough to talk sports during times like these. ⁣
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Today’s episode of “The GIST of It” is a brief history of recent athlete activism, inspired by hoops star Breanna Stewart holding up an “ABOLISH ICE” sign before Sunday’s Unrivaled game — a moment that has sparked widespread conversation in the sports world and beyond. ⁣⁣
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After a tragic weekend in Minneapolis involving federal immigration enforcement that has drawn outcry from athletes and community members alike, podcast co-hosts Lauren Tuiskula and Steph Rotz reflect on the power of activism in sports and why athletes continue to use their platforms to speak out. ⁣⁣
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Catch “The GIST of It” in your feed wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧⁣⁣
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#womenssports #basketball #athleteactivism⁣
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |
| Savannah Held | @savheld | https://gondola.cc/savheld | Content Producer |

## Tags

womenssports, basketball, athleteactivism

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