Madison Pauly
Investigative reporter from the Center for Investigative Reporting/Mother Jones who conducted a multi‑month probe into Riley Gaines and the trans‑athlete debate and serves as the episode's primary guest.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 19min
All-American Grift: We Investigated Trump's Favorite Sports Troll
Madison Pauly, an investigative reporter at Mother Jones, dives deep into the controversial figure of Riley Gaines. She explores Gaines’s rise as a conservative icon post-college swimming tie and the political machine behind her. Discussions highlight the toxic culture within the Kentucky swim program and media's role in shaping narratives. Pauly reveals financial ties and motivations, with Gaines's story influencing state policies on trans athletes. They dissect legal challenges, including a Title IX lawsuit, and the impact on trans rights moving forward.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 19min
What Is Riley Gaines Hiding? We Investigated.
Madison Pauly, an investigative reporter for Reveal/CIR, digs deep into Riley Gaines, a swimmer turned conservative activist. She highlights how a tied race with a transgender woman propelled Gaines into the spotlight. Pauly reveals the financial engine behind Gaines' anti-trans activism and unpacks the lawsuit she filed against the NCAA, which could reshape trans athlete policies. With insights from former teammates, Pauly explores the undercurrents of sport, politics, and personal narratives that fuel this ongoing controversy.
