The Waves: Do Co-Ed Sports Hurt Girls?

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Shannon
Palus and transgender journalist Evan Urquhart pose the question:
Do we really need to separate sports by sex? The pair discusses
Maggie Merten’s recent piece in The Atlantic, “Separating Sports By
Sex Doesn’s Make Sense” and what role biology does (and
doesn’t) play in determining who the top player on the field
is. Later in the show, Shannon and Evan talk about why co-ed
sports would be great for transgender youth.  In Slate Plus,
is the Adam Levine sexting controversy feminist? 
Recommendations: Shannon: Adopting a dog. Evan: The Power Wash
Simulator game.   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with
editorial oversight by Shannon Palus, Daisy Rosario and Alicia
Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover
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