We Need to Talk premiered in 2014 on CBS Sports Network, becoming one of the first all-female sports discussion shows on American television. Over its run, the program has become known for bringing together accomplished voices from across sports media, journalism, and athletic competition to discuss the week’s biggest sports stories from unique perspectives. The series celebrates a wide range of women’s contributions to sports, from broadcasting leadership to elite-level competition.
We Need to Talk often goes beyond headline news, incorporating feature segments, roundtable discussions, and thematic deep dives that explore broader issues in sports culture. Episodes have covered trends in women’s sports, marquee WNBA game previews and postgame analysis, and in-depth looks at developments throughout the sports world. Special editions have aired live in conjunction with major events, including leading into marquee WNBA games, underscoring the show’s versatility and continued relevance.
The show is anchored by a rotating roster of hosts and panelists, including prominent sports broadcasters such as Tracy Wolfson, Dana Jacobson, Tina Cervasio, Sarah Kustok, AJ Ross, and Jenny Dell. It also features veteran journalists such as Lesley Visser, Andrea Kremer, and Aditi Kinkhabwala, as well as former elite athletes like Lisa Leslie, Swin Cash, Summer Sanders, Dara Torres, and Renee Montgomery. Together, these voices bring depth, experience, and variety to the conversation.
In the 2025–2026 season, We Need to Talk has continued its mission of mentorship and visibility through its “University Tour,” where episodes are taped live on college campuses to inspire the next generation of female broadcasters. Recent episodes have explored the massive growth of women’s professional leagues and provided exclusive interviews with top draft picks.
