Trans people have been much discussed in American politics — from sports to bathrooms to health care. But their representation in elected office has been minimal. We’ll talk with several Midwestern trans women looking to change that by running for office themselves.

Among our topics: how forward candidates should be about their identity, balancing trans politics with affordability and other kitchen table issues, and the divergent opinions about how U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Deleware) is approaching her role as the first openly trans member of Congress.

The 21st was joined by the co-host of the podcast The Trans Sporter Room to discuss why girls and women the target of anti-trans legislation in sports, fairness in sports and the larger message this sends to trans girls and women who want to play sports.