This chapter explores the controversy surrounding transgender athletes and their participation in women's sports. The speakers discuss concerns about physical advantages, the impact on female athletes, and potential solutions such as separate categories or handicapping systems.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is no stranger to controversy. But the battle she’s picked these days, which has pit her against inclusion of trans women in professional sports – has put her at odds with many in the LGBTQ community that considers her an icon, and made her strange bedfellows with Republicans with whom she’s otherwise on (Twitter) war footing. We explore why she’s chosen to plant this flag, talk about the continued pay inequity in tennis, and brainstorm what she’ll do next (hint: it could involve Elon).
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