Trans athletes have become a lightning rod in public debate about sport. Headlines warn of “unfair advantages.” Politicians speak in urgent, alarming tones. Entire policies are being built on the idea that trans people pose a threat to sports, especially when it comes to women’s and youth sports.

But what if that story isn’t true?

In this episode, we’re joined by Ellie Roscher and Dr. Anna Baeth, co-authors of the new book Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, for a grounded, compassionate conversation about how a tiny number of athletes became the centre of a global moral panic, and what’s really driving it.

Together, we explore:

• Why so many people feel genuinely torn about “fairness” in sport

• What the science actually does (and doesn’t) tell us about trans athletes

• How fear spreads faster than facts

• What these bans mean for kids who just want to play

• And how trans, cis, and non-binary athletes are all being shaped by policies built on myth

Ellie and Anna bring both rigorous research and deeply human stories into the room. They help make sense of a topic that often feels overwhelming, and invite us into a conversation that’s less about sides and political slogans, and more about who gets to take up space in the world.

📖 Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, with foreword by Chris Mosier

Available now: https://a.co/d/hkn9BBU

If you’ve ever felt unsure about this topic, worn down by the noise, or quietly wondered whether the story you’re being told is missing something, then this episode is for you.