The Fight to Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports plus State Department’s Warning in Iran ‘Get Out Now!'

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Jan 14, 2026 · 13m · transcript

Part 1: U.S. Supreme Court Cases on Transgender Athletes

Two major cases discussed:

Little v. Heacocks (Idaho): Challenges Idaho law banning transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.

West Virginia v. B.P.J.: Similar challenge to West Virginia law.

Core legal questions:

Do these bans violate the Equal Protection Clause or Title IX?

Arguments:

Plaintiffs (transgender athletes): Laws discriminate, deny educational and health benefits; Title IX should protect gender identity.

States: Laws ensure fairness and safety; sports historically separated by biological sex.

Courtroom…