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Informed Dissent

Lisa Selin Davis
Gender Identity
Gender Dysphoria
Gender Affirming Medical Treatment
Mental Health
Adolescents
Trump Administration
New York Times
Puberty Blockers
Gender Culture Wars
Medical Ethics
Executive Order On Gender Ideology
Transgender Policies
Gender-Affirming Care
Self-Identity
WPATH Standards Of Care
Patient Autonomy
Democratic Party
Trump's Executive Orders
Transitioning Practices
The Atlantic

You Have Permission to Question, Scrutinize, Push Back, and Dissent! Ben Appel, Cori Cohn, Lisa Selin Davis, Eliza Mondegreen, and Jamie Reed report on their adventures and misadventures trying to explain and mitigate the gender culture wars. We will publish most weeks, focusing some on the news and some on important topics from social transition to lawsuits to what the heck the word “gender” mean... more

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In this episode, Cori and Ben take the mic without their cohosts to reflect on two pressing stories shaping the gender debate. We begin with former Mermaids CEO Susie Green’s latest effort to advance the cause of medical transition for children. From... more

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In this episode, we discuss the activist-led campaign to discredit systematic reviews conducted by researchers at McMaster University because they were funded by SEGM (the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine). We examine the researchers’ respo... more

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Today, Corinna and Ben speak with the psychiatrist Dr. Lauren Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz is a senior fellow with Do No Harm, the lead author of a 2025 paper on the health risks of estrogen use in males, and the coauthor of a chapter in Lawrence Krauss’s ... more

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Today we talk about the latest gender clinic closures and “pauses” on pediatric transition services and speculate about what the future holds for the young people who’ve been harmed by these practices. Who’s going to help them? How will they help the... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Byrne
Professor of Philosophy at MIT, author of Trouble with Gender, Sex Facts, Gender Fictions, and co-author of the HHS report on pediatric gender medicine.
MIT
Episode: Episode 32: Revisiting the HHS report, with co-author Alex Byrne
Maud Maron
Candidate for Manhattan's next District Attorney
Episode: Episode 31: NYC vs. the world, with Maud Maron
Leor Sapir
Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, expert on pediatric gender medicine and education policy
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Episode 30: Unpacking the Skrmetti decision, with special guest Leor Sapir
Dr. Anna Hutchinson
London-based clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental and physical health.
Various gender services
Episode: Episode 29: A conversation with GIDS whistleblower Dr. Anna Hutchinson

Hosts

Ben Appel
Host and gay writer, focusing on the gender and culture wars.
Cori Cohn
Co-host, gender clinic whistleblower, and psychological researcher.
Lisa Selin Davis
Co-host, journalist, and author, involved in discussions on gender identity issues.
Jamie Reed
Co-host and gender clinic whistleblower, focusing on healthcare policies.
Eliza Mondegreen
Co-host, writer, and researcher focused on discussions around gender and society.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
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    Look forward to this all week, very smart

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and often challenging dialogues regarding urgent social issues. Many express that they look forward to new episodes as a source of thoughtful commentary and analysis.
Reviewers note the podcast's ability to tackle complex matters related to gender with both seriousness and humor, fostering a welcoming space for discussion.
The podcast garners praise for its balanced approach to contentious topics, allowing for a range of opinions and highlighting personal experiences.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 31: NYC vs. the world, with Maud Maron
Q: Can you tell us about that First Amendment case against the New York City Department of Education that you won last year?
Maron recounted the First Amendment win that allowed her to return to her school board seat after being removed for expressing concerns over educational policies while arguing against a speech code imposed by the Department of Education.
Episode 32: Revisiting the HHS report, with co-author Alex Byrne
Q: How did the team approach writing the HHS report under a tight deadline?
Alex explains that although the timeframe was short, the team was well-prepared, having been involved in the gender identity discourse for years.
Episode 32: Revisiting the HHS report, with co-author Alex Byrne
Q: What prompted you to contribute to the HHS report?
Alex discusses how personal experiences and professional expertise led him to engage critically with topics of gender and medical ethics.
Episode 29: A conversation with GIDS whistleblower Dr. Anna Hutchinson
Q: How do you characterize the political landscape of whistleblowers out of GIDS?
We were all incredibly left-wing professionals concerned with patient care, and the characterization of us as transphobic was unfounded.
Episode 29: A conversation with GIDS whistleblower Dr. Anna Hutchinson
Q: Can you explain what your role in the clinical induction training for Hilary Cass' new Gender Hubs meant?
The new approach focuses on holistic assessments and involves broad pediatric clinicians working together, ensuring we don't have just gender-only therapists.

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Focused on navigating the contentious landscape of gender culture, this podcast surfaces key discussions surrounding gender identity, gender-affirming care, legal cases, and societal perceptions of trans issues. With a team of hosts, listeners gain insights into current news, personal anecdotes, and cultural critiques, making sense of the complexities and controversies that define gender discourse today. Episodes are characterized by a blend of rigorous examination and relatable storytelling, providing a platform for dissenting voices to share views on the evolving understanding of gender, healthcare policies, and activism around these contentious subjects. The podcast is distinctive for its commitment to fostering open dialogue amidst pola... more

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