The Trans History of the 1936 Olympics with Michael Waters
Bryan learns about trans and intersex athletes in the 1930s with writer Michael Waters
Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast · Slate Podcasts
May 29, 202431m 27s
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Show Notes
This week, Bryan dives into the world of sports to talk about the often obscured queer history of the Olympics with writer Michael Waters. Michael’s new book ‘The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports’ highlights the gripping true stories of pioneering trans and intersex athletes from the 1936 Olympics.
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