In this thought-provoking episode, Coach Lou Holtz welcomes Paula Scanlan—a former NCAA swimmer and teammate of Lia Thomas—for a courageous conversation on fairness, femininity, and the cultural battle facing America’s young women. Paula shares her personal experience navigating the emotional and political fallout of competing against a biological male, and how her fight to protect women’s sports turned into a national movement.

Coach Holtz and Paula dive into the broader implications of the issue, from the erosion of Title IX protections to the cultural cost of silencing common sense. Paula discusses the backlash she faced for speaking the truth, the silence of teammates and institutions, and the inspiring support she’s received from across the political spectrum.

They explore what it means to have integrity in today’s world, how sports shaped Paula’s life, and why Americans of all ages must stand up for truth, biology, and basic fairness. She shares her work with the America First Policy Institute, her testimony before Congress, and her advice for young women facing similar challenges.

This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with courage—and that defending American values requires ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Tune in for a conversation that is honest, hopeful, and deeply needed in today’s cultural climate.

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