Episode 278: Victory Lap
Checking in from Blue Texas, Amira and Jessica join Brenda to unpack the Democrats’ massive midterm victory. While there’s plenty to celebrate, the hosts take stock of the latest transphobic policies that passed around the country. They discuss what the results mean for the so-called “Protect College Sports Act” – and other implications for the sports world.
They also prepare a fresh Burn Pile and honor a new crop of Torchbearers (take a bow, Valkyries).
Thank you, again, to our Executive Producer for today’s episode, Shirley Zhang! And thank you to MJ for sponsoring today's Burn Pile.
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Show Notes:
Guardian: ‘Sick to my stomach’: trans Americans on politicians who spent $183m attacking them for votes
New York Times: In Election Democrats Dominated, Voters in 4 States Limit Trans Athletes
USA Today: NCAA was nearing a historic win in Congress. Then voters changed everything
The Athletic: Tennessee men’s basketball players release terms of first-in-kind CBA talks with school
The Athletic: MLB editorial workers form union in what may be a first for major U.S. sports leagues