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Episode 33

All the Gains Women Have Fought For Are Being Destroyed

April 7, 2022

I’m a republican, but I’m a libertarian when it comes to social issues. That’s why the part of the Lia Thomas controversy that bothers me is not Lia’s decision to transition. I have a deep appreciation for the struggles she has faced. However, as a biological man, she has undeniably made it harder for the women who worked so hard to compete in professional sports.

Today, I talk about Lia Thomas and why her competition and victory in the NCAA swimming championship is troubling. I posit th...

“We are just setting women back so far. And as a mom of girls, I want to give them every single opportunity that they could possibly have.”

— Jennifer Nassour

This Week on Political Contessa:

  • Social libertarianism
  • Why Lia Thomas’ victory is not a political issue
  • Why biology should determine professional sports competition
  • The problem with loopholes
  • The need for difficult conversations

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