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Every summer, 50 of the nation's best and brightest high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in the country's most lucrative scholarship competition exclusively for teen girls. This event, known as the Distinguished Young Women program (formerly America's Junior Miss), is the focus of the podcast "The Competition."

The podcast follows seven radically different teenage girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for the top prize of $40,000 over the course of two weeks. However, the competition takes an unexpected turn when a Supreme Court decision catapults all 50 girls into the center of a nationwide debate about their rights as women in America.

After months of preparation and hard work to make it to the national competition, the girls now face a difficult decision: do they speak up for their political beliefs, or do they stay focused on winning the money? This choice could have significant implications for their futures and their friendships.

The host of "The Competition," Shima Oliaee, was Nevada's contestant in the competition back in 2001. More than 20 years later, she returns to Alabama as a judge, bringing a unique perspective to the podcast.

What do a girl whose mother crossed the border as a teen and an 18-year-old who just won the Republican primary have in common? The answer lies in the complex and thought-provoking narrative of "The Competition."

Listeners can tune in to the Wondery App or wherever they get their podcasts to hear the full story. Those who want to listen to "The Competition" early and ad-free can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify by visiting wondery.com/links/the-competition/ and starting their free trial.

This podcast offers a compelling and insightful look into the lives of these young women as they navigate the challenges of the competition, their personal beliefs, and the broader societal debates that arise. It promises to be a captivating and thought-provoking listening experience.

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