Kenyan sprinter Maximila Imali, affected by DSD policies, fights regulations in court. The podcast explores the history of sex testing in sports, genetic research impact, and the controversy over gender verification tests, highlighting the challenges faced by female athletes.

The podcast discusses the doubts and skepticism faced by women athletes in elite sports almost 100 years ago, leading to the implementation of sex testing policies. It explores the historical context of sex testing, controversies in gender verification tests, and the challenges faced by transgender athletes like Zdeniek Kobek in track and field.

Meet Christine Mboma, an Olympic silver medalist facing a tough decision due to new track regulations. Explore her rise to success and the challenges she faces with high testosterone levels. Learn about the impact of regulations on female athletes with Differences of Sex Development and the debate on fairness in sports.

The podcast delves into the struggles faced by elite female runners who are being told they can no longer race as women due to their biology. It explores the challenges of proving femininity in sports and the 100-year history of gender testing, as athletes are forced to decide whether to take drugs, quit their sport, or fight back.

Conservative parents in Tennessee navigate new politics post-school shooting. Controversial decisions strain their beliefs and relationships. They grapple with the aftermath and the impact on their advocacy work. How will they reconcile their views with the changing political landscape?

A mother, Melissa Alexander, advocates for gun control measures after a school shooting. The podcast discusses her efforts at the Tennessee statehouse and the support she finds from Republican senator Richard Briggs, who represents a more moderate faction of the GOP. The episode explores the challenges faced by lawmakers on issues like economic relief, party politics, abortion bans, and running for office, highlighting the complexities of navigating political pressures.

Lifelong conservative moms Melissa Alexander, Mary Joyce, and Sarah Shoop Neumann return to face a GOP-dominated legislature in Tennessee. They broaden objectives beyond gun control to protest bills on abortion, education, police violence, and LGBTQ rights. The women contemplate unseating a lawmaker, challenge pro-gun Republicans, and navigate political landscapes. Personal struggles, transformative journeys, and advocacy at the state Capitol add depth to their story.

Three conservative moms from The Covenant School in Tennessee, driven by a school shooting, courageously enter the world of gun control activism in a Republican-controlled state. They face challenges at the capitol, debate democracy, and advocate for change, but ultimately leave disappointed by the lack of impactful legislation for school safety.

Supermajority is a new 4-part series from NPR's Embedded, in partnership with Nashville Public Radio. As Americans focus on national politics this election year, we zoom in on one state and its political majority. Host Meribah Knight has been following three conservative moms in Tennessee over the course of a year as they learn to navigate their Republican-controlled state legislature. These political newcomers will confront powerful lawmakers, a dizzying legislative process and most importantly – their own long-held beliefs. What can these women accomplish? How will the work change them? And what might it all reveal about democracy? Launching Thursday, June 20. Embedded+ supporters enjoy early and ad-free access.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Morning Edition's Leila Fadel shares intimate stories of displacement in Gaza, including a student's struggle to survive and a family escaping war. The podcast delves into personal experiences amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting resilience and challenges faced by individuals in Gaza.