Air Date 3/19/2024
We break down some of the pseudoscience the trans panic is built on, look at the political drive to erase trans people, understand how language of panic shifts over time, and present and alternate view of societal healing for a healthier humanity.
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SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano - It Could Happen Here - Air Date 2-21-24
Mia and Gare are once again joined by Dr, Julia Serano to discuss how the concept of contagious stigma drives moral panics against cis and trans people alike
Ch. 2: Are Red States 100 Committed to Erasing Trans People - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 1-8-24
Just a week into 2024 and Red State Republicans have already introduced over 150 bills targeting the transgender community. Journalist Erin Reed, host of 'Erin in the Morning,' updates us on the sorry parade.
Ch. 3: Jamie Lee Curtis Interviews ALOK on the World Beyond the Gender Binary - Upfront Ventures - Air Date 3-9-23
ALOK sits down with Jamie Lee Curtis to explore themes of gender, race, trauma, belonging and the human condition.
Ch. 4: How the Media Gets Trans Coverage Wrong - Medium - Air Date 8-19-23
A panel discussion centered on the representation of trans issues in the media. Moderated by Katherine Cross.
Ch. 5: The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano Part 2 - It Could Happen Here - Air Date 2-21-24
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MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S)
Ch. 9: How the Media Gets Trans Coverage Wrong Part 2 - Medium - Air Date 8-19-23
Ch. 10: The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano Part 3 - It Could Happen Here - Air Date 2-21-24
FINAL COMMENTS
Ch. 12: Final comments on a new reframing of the right to the freedom of sex
MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)
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Description: A colorful, hand-drawn protest sign says “Protect Trans Youth” with the trans pride flag.
Credit: “Protect Trans Youth” by Taymaz Valley, Flickr | License: CC BY 2.0 | Changes: Cropped
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