# Why CA Is Ground Zero For Trans Athletes ft. Brooke Slusser

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Podcast: [The Riley Gaines Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-riley-gaines-show-6461689)
Published: 2026-05-22T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brooke Slusser joins Riley Gaines for a powerful conversation about what she says happened during her time on the San Jose State women’s volleyball team, the moment she learned her teammate was born a male, the impact on the season, and why she decided to speak publicly. Riley and Brooke also discuss the broader debate around women’s sports, Title IX, locker rooms and living accommodations, online backlash, TikTok censorship, lawsuits involving the NCAA and Mountain West, and how faith helped Brooke navigate one of the hardest seasons of her life. New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show drop every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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