Should trans women be included in women's sports? ✶ with Lia Thomas

The inclusion of transgender women in women's sports is one of the most contentious topics of our time. Many of us want to be inclusive but can't wrap our heads around the perceived "advantage" trans women may have in sports. Meanwhile, trans folks want to have access to sports in the same way cis men and women do, without having to jump through hoops or feel like a pariah amongst teammates. One person has bore the brunt of this debate in recent years: Lia Thomas. When she became the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division 1 national championship as a member of UPenn's women's swim team, it became a national debate. That's why Schuyler invited Lia herself on Dear Schuyler. Lia discusses how it felt to become a national headline and what her true motivations were behind her transition. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray