The Forward

In the final episode of this series, Lance sits down with Inga Thompson, a retired cyclist who is a three-times Olympian, ten-times National Champion, three-times World Medalist, and two-times podium finisher of the Women's Tour de France. Together, they discuss the backlash Inga received after voicing her opinion on the topic of transgender athletes in sports, the idea of biology vs. ideology, and the possibility of an open category.

In the sixth episode of this series, Lance is joined by Carole Hooven, PhD, Evolutionary Biologist at Harvard University. She also wrote the book, T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us, which focuses on testosterone and sex differences. Together, they discuss the science around testosterone in relation to this transgender athletes, the idea of biology vs. ideology, and why the focus should be on policies, as opposed to individual athletes.

In the fifth installment of this series, Lance is joined by Anne Lieberman and Chris Mosier, to further explore the topic of transgender athletes in sports. Anne Lieberman is the Director of Athlete Ally, whose mission is to end homophobia and transphobia in sports and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality. Chris Mosier is a trailblazing transgender athlete and thought leader on LGBTQI+ inclusion in sports. Together they discuss the existence of a middle ground on this topic, the IOC’s approach to creating fair and inclusive regulations for eligibility, and if a sport-by-sport approach is a realistic possibility.

Join Lance in the fourth installment of this series focusing on transgender athletes in sports, as he is accompanied by writer and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, Michael Shermer. They discuss the current regulations surrounding transgender athletes in sports, the lack of science in and around this topic, and what this conversation will look like in ten years.

In the third part of this series, Lance sits down with Eric Vilain, M.D., Ph.D., a physician-scientist and professor with a background in genetics of sexual development. Together, they explore the intricacies of transgender athletes in sports, discussing the problem with outright bans, the notion of a level playing field in sports, and the possibility of a scientific verdict on this topic.

Join Lance in the second part of this thought-provoking series, as he engages in a conversation with Roger Pielke Jr., a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder with a background in the governance of sports organizations. Together, they take a nuanced approach to the topic of transgender athletes in sports, and discuss the Caster Semenya case, the role sports organizations have in creating regulations, and what defines a “fair result”.

In the inaugural episode of this series, Lance and Caitlyn Jenner, an accomplished media personality and Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, delve into the compelling topic of transgender athletes in sports. As both a trans woman and athlete, Caitlyn provides her invaluable insights and impassioned viewpoint, shedding light on the crucial aspects of the subject. Together, they thoughtfully discuss the effects transgender athletes competing in women’s sports has on women’s sports as a whole.

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, joins Lance to discuss the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat PTSD. They also discuss the policies surrounding psychedelics, the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and how Rick raised a wolf when he was 21 years old. 

Ric “Nature Boy” Flair, regardeded by multiple peers and journalists as the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Flair has had a career spanning roughly 40 years and 16 world championships.  

Former teammate, rider, and friend of both Lance and Johan Bruyneel, Yaroslav Popovych is now fighting a new fight. It's no longer against the peloton, but to help his family and countrymen in Ukraine. Listen to Popo's efforts to get medicine, transportation, and supplies to the border. If you are inclined to donate, you can safely donate. You can change language and a drop-down menu will allow you to choose currency.  Thanks in advance for your support. https://www.facebook.com/president.gov.ua/posts/330154132474791