Episode
The New York Times's War On Trans Kids [TEASER]
27:38
Published: Tue Feb 28 2023
Description
The nation's most prestigious newspaper insists on asking a very stupid question. So for this month's bonus episode, we decided to answer it. To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodAs we mentioned at the top of the episode, we're donating this month's support to three of our trans journo-friends! They've been unbelievably patient with Mike as he's navigated the science and politics of this issue over the last year. Here's where to find and support their work:Parker Molloy (readtpa.com) Katelyn Burns (patreon.com/katelynburns)Evan Urquhart (assignedmedia.org)
Chapters
The host discusses the lack of knowledge surrounding the topic of trans athletes and the harmful implications of this ignorance.
00:00 - 04:45 (04:45)
Summary
The host discusses the lack of knowledge surrounding the topic of trans athletes and the harmful implications of this ignorance. The host also mentions the decision to donate the money made from this episode to three trans journalists helping with the conversation around this issue.
EpisodeThe New York Times's War On Trans Kids [TEASER]
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast delves into the panic and misinformation surrounding gender-affirming care, interviewing trans kids, parents, doctors, and researchers to properly address the issue.
04:45 - 11:35 (06:50)
Summary
The podcast delves into the panic and misinformation surrounding gender-affirming care, interviewing trans kids, parents, doctors, and researchers to properly address the issue.
EpisodeThe New York Times's War On Trans Kids [TEASER]
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The main claim on the right about puberty blockers is that we don't know if they're reversible, but the whole point of them is to be reversible.
11:35 - 20:23 (08:47)
Summary
The main claim on the right about puberty blockers is that we don't know if they're reversible, but the whole point of them is to be reversible. Surveys of trans people who have transitioned show regret rates as less than 2%.
EpisodeThe New York Times's War On Trans Kids [TEASER]
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The idea that kids would say they are trans to get attention or explore their identity is often used as a right wing talking point.
20:23 - 24:42 (04:18)
Summary
The idea that kids would say they are trans to get attention or explore their identity is often used as a right wing talking point. The stigma around trans people often leads to misunderstandings and misinformation about their experiences.
EpisodeThe New York Times's War On Trans Kids [TEASER]
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
Some parents of transgender children have shared that they feel like their concerns are being ignored by educators and that they are being left out of the transition process at school.
24:42 - 27:32 (02:50)
Summary
Some parents of transgender children have shared that they feel like their concerns are being ignored by educators and that they are being left out of the transition process at school.