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Have you ever been curious to know the answer to a question that might be intrusive or too personal for other people? On their biweekly podcast Inappropriate Questions, now in its third season, cohosts Elena Hudgins Lyle and Harvinder Wadhwa make a space for curiosity where guests can unpack the tricky questions they get asked and learn stories about them—whether they ask if polyamorous people cop... more

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Recent Guests

Christine Boma
Olympic silver medalist from Namibia, known for her exceptional speed in women's athletics
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Kenyan national record holder, exemplifying the challenges faced by female athletes under new DSD rules
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Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 622 ratings
  • Ignorant of their own prejudices

    Elena and many other guests speak down to Harv. They think because he is “just” a Cis, straight, middle-aged Cis Man, that he’s is a total idiot. It’s really pathetic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Philadaphne
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    Think the hosts are brilliant and give a real balance. The subject matter is always really interesting and it makes me challenge my own biases in a positive way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luka Babiy
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Not as good as ABC Australia’s “You Can’t Ask That”

    See above.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Skrinkles.
    Australia4 years ago
  • Entertaining and eye opening

    I really enjoy this podcast. Fantastic hosts, great guests and honest and open dialogue. Can’t wait for next season. 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjhater
    Canada4 years ago
  • These are the questions I would ask

    In theory this should be a great podcast but, I don’t think that the question posed to which ever disenfranchised subject of the episode, is the question that most people would ask.

    Example, people that were formerly incarcerated, why did you do it? I think most people would ask did you do it?? But, it percentage of crime in the US is mostly related, to drugs. That’s a fact there are less people locked up for murder then there are drug offenses. I don’t think one would ever ask an ex addict that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    south philly lilly
    United States4 years ago

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Inappropriate Questions Introduces: Tested
Q: Did you ever consider trying to fight world athletics on the rules?
Christine and her coach would love to fight the rules but acknowledged that they currently lack the resources and time to do so.
Inappropriate Questions Introduces: Tested
Q: Did you ever consider giving up and just stop stopping running? Was that ever an option?
Christine felt overwhelmed and considered stepping away from running due to the difficulties she faced with the ongoing scrutiny and pressure.

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