The Olympics Meet the Culture Wars

Aug 8, 2024

Rose Eveleth, a reporter and host of NPR and CBC’s podcast Tested, dives into the heated intersection of sports and culture. She examines how two women boxers became focal points in the trans debate leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. The conversation touches on the dark history of gender testing, the emotional toll on athletes, and the role of AI in recruitment. Listeners will find a gripping analysis of fairness, identity, and the political battles shaping women's sports today.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Challenges in Women's Boxing and AI in Recruitment

01:44 • 8min

Controversies in Olympic Boxing

09:24 • 9min

The Dark History of Gender Testing in the Olympics

18:29 • 5min

Navigating Gender Testing in Sports

23:32 • 4min

Athletes as Pawns in the Cultural Battlefield

27:18 • 3min