Deep Dive: Protecting the Integrity of Girls' and Women's Sports, with Jennifer Sey, Sage Steele, and Michele Tafoya | Ep. 853
Aug 1, 2024
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Jennifer Sey, CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Sage Steele, host of The Sage Steele Show, and Michele Tafoya, host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast, dive deep into the challenges facing girls' and women's sports. They discuss the impact of transgender athletes on competition fairness and advocate for a new fund supporting female athletes. The conversation touches on Title IX changes, calls for advocacy, and the implications of media bias in defending the integrity of women's sports. Their insights reflect a crucial cultural conversation on equity and safety in athletics.
The podcast highlights the grassroots movement of 21 states advocating for the protection of female athletes against the inclusion of biological males in women's sports.
Speakers emphasize the need for a supportive community and public advocacy to combat censorship faced by those defending women's rights in athletics.
Deep dives
Protection of Women's Sports
The episode emphasizes the increasing concern over the protection of women’s spaces, particularly in sports, against the backdrop of policy changes like the Biden administration's Title IX revisions. Activists argue that these changes threaten the safety and fairness of female athletes by allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports. This has prompted a grassroots effort, with 21 states successfully pushing back against the changes, advocating for the rights and protections of girls in athletic settings. The discussion highlights the perceived moral obligation to ensure that young girls are not forced to share locker rooms with boys, a situation the speakers view as deeply unjust.
Launch of XXXY Athletics
A central initiative discussed in the episode is the launch of XXXY Athletics, founded by Jennifer Sei after her departure from Levi's due to her outspoken views against COVID lockdowns for children. This athletic brand positions itself as a staunch supporter of women’s sports and spaces, aiming to fill the gap left by larger companies that the founders believe are failing to protect female athletes. They discuss launching a scholarship fund to support young women willing to stand up against unfair competition from male athletes, as a means to offset potential backlash or cancellation for speaking out. The founders express a commitment to empowering female athletes and creating a supportive community for those who dare to voice their concerns.
Censorship and Advocacy Challenges
The speakers highlight the challenges they face in advocating for women’s rights in sports amid increasing censorship on social media platforms. Despite their efforts to raise awareness about the implications of allowing males in female sports, they report being banned or shadowbanned for their messaging, which they see as unjust. This has led to a discussion about the importance of public advocacy and the need for individuals to stand up against the increasingly polarized narrative that seeks to silence opposing views. They encourage supporters to actively engage and support brands like XXXY Athletics to help elevate their cause.
The Larger Societal Context
Beyond sports, the episode touches on broader societal implications, discussing how gender ideology is permeating many aspects of life, including medicine and education. The speakers express frustration that traditional definitions of gender are being challenged and redefined, creating confusion and concern among parents. They stress the need for open dialogue and transparency regarding children’s health and identity, pushing back against the normalization of certain narratives. The episode serves as a rallying cry for listeners to remain vigilant about the rights of women and girls in all areas of life, underscoring the urgency of the ongoing discussions surrounding gender and identity.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Jennifer Sey, CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Sage Steele, host of The Sage Steele Show, and Michele Tafoya, host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast, to discuss the issue of biological men invading girls' and women’s sports, a new fund will help to combat this problem, the narrative in our culture changing in regard to the issue of biological men in women's sports, the censorship of activists fighting for women and girls, the way the left has shifted on the issue, Title IX changes and Trump's promise to reverse Biden's orders, and more.