Swole Girl Summer

Weightlifting is the fastest growing sport among women. It's challenging how we think about who is allowed to be strong and what fitness really means.

This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.

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