Is Simone Biles “soft?”

Did she embarrass America?

Is she indicative of deeper problems in American society?

A lot of people think so since the American gymnast dropped out of Olympic competition.

But perhaps there’s another way of looking at it. In this episode of the GodArtchy podcast, I tackle some of the issues surrounding the Biles saga, including our conception of “toughness,” mental health, and the ridiculous statism and collectivism on display.