Wyoming Sen. Wendy Schuler, R-Evanston, shares her story from the challenges she faced as a youth and collegiate athlete to why she is now pushing for legislation that would ban trans athletes from competing in female collegiate sports in Wyoming.

This week, she spoke with WTE reporter Ivy Secrest.

This episode is the second of two parts covering the bills. Last week, The Perch shared a conversation with Santi Murillo, an advocate for the queer community in Wyoming and the first trans athlete to compete at the University of Wyoming.

Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

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