Episode
Chapter 6: Natalie and Noah
1:12:25
Published: Tue Mar 21 2023
Description
Transgender fans of Harry Potter share their criticism of J.K. Rowling—and the experiences that inform their views. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, Megan Phelps-Roper, and Candace Mittel Kahn, with special thanks to Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org.
Chapters
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) underscores the significance of free speech in society and how it is viewed with suspicion in the current day and age.
00:00 - 01:57 (01:57)
Summary
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) underscores the significance of free speech in society and how it is viewed with suspicion in the current day and age. The show highlights the negative effects of censorship and the importance of maintaining an open dialogue.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Exploring the beliefs and actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for picketing funerals with cruel signs and spreading a message of hate and condemnation to those they deem worthy of God's wrath.
01:57 - 08:17 (06:19)
Summary
Exploring the beliefs and actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for picketing funerals with cruel signs and spreading a message of hate and condemnation to those they deem worthy of God's wrath.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Accurate representation of trans people in media is crucial for transgender individuals to see themselves reflected positively, rather than as "monstrous" or "alien".
08:17 - 15:01 (06:44)
Summary
Accurate representation of trans people in media is crucial for transgender individuals to see themselves reflected positively, rather than as "monstrous" or "alien". However, not all portrayals of trans people are created equal, and they do not necessarily represent every individual's experiences.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Trans individuals are often plagued with feelings of shame and social isolation because of societal exclusion and rejection.
15:02 - 22:40 (07:37)
Summary
Trans individuals are often plagued with feelings of shame and social isolation because of societal exclusion and rejection. This podcast discusses the stigma surrounding trans individuals and how it can affect their mental and emotional wellbeing.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
In this episode, the hosts discuss the responsibility of those with large platforms when asking controversial questions, particularly in regards to the harm done by JK Rowling's comments on trans people.
22:40 - 28:30 (05:50)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the responsibility of those with large platforms when asking controversial questions, particularly in regards to the harm done by JK Rowling's comments on trans people.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The speaker explains why J.K. Rowling's comments about trans people can generate a sense of hurt and betrayal, instead of being an attack on the freedom of speech.
28:30 - 38:40 (10:10)
Summary
The speaker explains why J.K. Rowling's comments about trans people can generate a sense of hurt and betrayal, instead of being an attack on the freedom of speech.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
A transgender man shares his journey about his identity, transition, and the common problems faced by trans people.
38:40 - 43:55 (05:14)
Summary
A transgender man shares his journey about his identity, transition, and the common problems faced by trans people. The podcast highlights the challenges faced in understanding transgender people's experiences and how it is essential to support and show empathy to this community.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
A person shares how they dealt with concerns their family had about them being transgender and the importance of having a support network during the transition process.
43:55 - 55:45 (11:50)
Summary
A person shares how they dealt with concerns their family had about them being transgender and the importance of having a support network during the transition process. They also reflect on the anti-transgender perspective of not wanting irreversible harm or damage to be done.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
A teenager discusses her experience with transitioning and the impact it had on her mental health, stating that while some teenagers may mistake transitioning as the answer to their emotional problems, it was the right decision for her and made everything easier.
55:45 - 1:04:41 (08:55)
Summary
A teenager discusses her experience with transitioning and the impact it had on her mental health, stating that while some teenagers may mistake transitioning as the answer to their emotional problems, it was the right decision for her and made everything easier.
EpisodeChapter 6: Natalie and Noah
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The speaker believes that JK Rowling's recent comments on trans people are harmful as the story that gets shared to an unfathomably large audience is one where trans people are the bad guys.
1:04:41 - 1:12:10 (07:29)
Summary
The speaker believes that JK Rowling's recent comments on trans people are harmful as the story that gets shared to an unfathomably large audience is one where trans people are the bad guys. He still has hope for her and wants people to be able to identify her as having good intentions.