Jane McManus is an author and journalist known for her work in both writing and storytelling, especially in the realms of sports, gender, and culture.  Jane is the author of the book, “The Fast Track”: a book that further debunks the theory that “no one cares about women’s sports”, and examines the forces that have held women’s sports back since the early 1970s.

Jane joins the show to further talk about the context of her book, her motive for creating it, the stereotypes of women’s sports, and much more.


Jane McManus | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 2.24.25

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