Book Club: The Gangster We Are All Looking For

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SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Anna Baeth

Educator, coach, scholar and author of the book Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports Dr. Anna Baeth joins us to break down some of the myths surrounding trans athletes, why sport matters and what we can strive for to make things better in the future.See omnystudio.c ...  Show more

Fictional Women Around the World: Arwen Evenstar

Half-elf Arwen Evenstar from the Lord of the Rings universe had to navigate questions of love and immortality. We delve into her story, and the differences between her adaptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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