Tested
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Olympics approach, they face hard choices: take drugs to lower their natural testosterone levels, give up their sport entirely, or fight. To understand how we got here, Host Rose Eveleth (they/them) traces the surprising, 100-year history of sex testing.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Devin • Podstack • Aug 13, 2024
"You listen for the deep historical research, the blend of interviews and archival tape, and the gripping narrative structure. I’m absolutely gripped by this story, frustrated by what these athletes have had to put up with, and curious to see if there’s a chance that things change for the better."
Score: 5
Keelin • Mentally? A Magpie. • Jul 31, 2024
"Tested is a piece of journalism that is high quality, resonant in content, and absolutely infuriating to listen to. You can tell the team put heart, soul, and respect into this podcast. It’s the subject matter being investigated that creates a spark of anger that slowly melts into rage. …"
Score: 5
Brian Keller • Brands In Audio • Jul 31, 2024
"It’s perfect for NPR that they are taking the narrative, in-depth storytelling format to an underdiscussed topic that intersects with the Olympics.It’s a fascinating and heartbreaking journey."
