Transphobia Is Based on Lies - 360

Transphobia Is Based on Lies - 360

Author: Ryan Cooper & Alexi the Greek July 19, 2025 Duration: 1:00:22
Alexi is still on vacation, so this time we are replaying a recent American Prospect Weekly Roundup show, in which Evan Urquhart of Assigned Media helps Ryan dig into the Supreme Court's latest transphobic decision and how The New York Times played a vital role in it.

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