This weekend represents the biggest day in motorsports across the world and the marquis event is the Indy 500. On today’s podcast we’re joined by the host of the race for ABC, SportsCenter anchor Lindsay Czarniak. This will be Lindsay’s first assignment since having her first child in March. On today’s show we talk about the race, her time away, and working on the 6 PM SportsCenter. Topics include…

– Coming back to broadcasting this weekend for the Indy 500.
– Her personal reaction to the backlash to Daniel Murphy’s paternity leave and her Today Show segment with husband Craig Melvin about their own experience.
– The journey to ESPN and why her time working with the legendary George Michael was the pivotal step in her career.
– What might surprise viewers about working the daily 6 PM SportsCenter.
– Her relationship with co-anchor John Anderson and the chemistry they’ve developed.
– Her affinity with motorsports and excitement in hosting the Indy 500 and being the first woman to do so.
– Storylines to watch this weekend at the 500.
– The one event on Lindsay’s bucket list.

For more from Lindsay, follow her on Twitter at @LindsayCzarniak.

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