We've got a great conversation coming out soon between Jesse and a trans clinician who works with kids. She's so thoughtful and sensible and it's a really good reminder of how the culture wars have distorted this issue.
I especially recommend this one for our more gender-critical listeners. Will be interested to hear your thoughts.
@sullydish has also had a couple of really interesting conversations with trans women lately. Even when they disagree, it's in good faith.
What strikes me is that these trans women are all older than the average (online) trans activist. The list of young trans activists who would have these conversations is, I suspect, rather short, which is really too bad.

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