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.
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Mar 2023
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 7. What If You're Wrong?
Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K. Rowling to respond to pushback from some of her critics. The two also discuss the difficulty of discernment—why it can be so hard to know what’s right. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mitte ... Show More
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Oct 2025
Spiral | 1. One of 36 Angels
Samantha Woll, 40, was a beloved Detroit Jewish community leader with her life ahead of her. Tragically, she is found stabbed to death outside her home exactly two weeks after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. Investigators follow a mysterious figure caught on camera: Is thi ... Show More
42m 6s
Aug 2024
Transvestigating (with Contrapoints)
Your gender is not determined by your anatomy, your chromosomes, your hormones, or even your internal sense of self. It is determined by J.K. Rowling. Today, Natalie Wynn (aka Contrapoints) and I unpack the harassment campaign against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and what it revea ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 2024
#490 | JK Rowling & Transgenderism
JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights. We'll explore her views, why they've sparked so much outrage and support, and the impact on free speech laws in the UK. JK Rowling and her views on transgenderism Tweet supp ... Show More
19m 4s
Jun 2017
Ep. 17 - Goblet of Fire Ch. 17-19 w/ Rosianna Halse Rojas
Schubes is joined by Rosianna Halse Rojas (@papertimelady) to discuss wide range of topics about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Topics include the complications of the Goblet's contract, Petty Hedwig, Hermione being good at everything, the character arc of the skrewts, Snap ... Show More
57m 56s