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Informed Dissent

LGB Courage Coalition
Gender Identity
Gender Dysphoria
Gender Affirming Medical Treatment
Adolescents
Mental Health
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
Washington Post

You Have Permission to Question, Scrutinize, Push Back, and Dissent! Jamie Reed, Cori Cohn, and Lauren Leggieri 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” means. informeddissentpodcast.subs... more

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This week on Informed Dissent, Jamie Reed, Cori Cohn, and Lauren Leggieri are joined by guest Dr. Julia Mason to discuss the landmark Finnish cohort study on psychiatric outcomes in gender-referred youth and SEGM's methodological appraisal of the Uta... more

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This week on Informed Dissent, Jamie Reed and Lauren Leggieri are joined first by LGB CC Head Writer LeAnne Owen for a behind-the-scenes conversation about substantive writing, the stories driving this movement, and LeAnne’s belief that the work we a... more

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This week Jamie Reed, Lauren Leggieri, and Cori Cohn are joined by Kevin Kellar — a trial lawyer with thirty years of experience handling large-loss tort cases and litigation of all types, all over the country. Kevin specializes in dropping into case... more

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Jamie Reed, Cori Cohn, and Lauren Leggieri open the episode with a wide-ranging conversation about the gap between what people say online and what they actually do in real life — and the platforms that shape both. Cori has quit X. Jamie has questions... more

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Hosts

Jamie Reed
Co-host and gender clinic whistleblower, engaged in sociopolitical discussions around gender issues and policies.
Cori Cohn
Co-host and a gentleman of trans experience, involved in conversations around gender identity and advocacy.
Lauren Leggieri
Co-host engaged in sociopolitical discussions, a lesbian advocate, involved in gender rights issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • When will you be back?

    I look forward to this podcast every week. I miss you all! I know Cori is stepping away but I hope the rest of you come back soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama Ain’t Playin’
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it

    Look forward to this all week, very smart

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    5
    Jkerseeoh
    United Statesa year ago

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Speaking Up: Dr. Karla Solheim
Q: What was the blatant lie, academic fraud?
Dr. Solheim explains that WPATH guidelines stated that they were based on systematic reviews that had been discarded, and the guidelines were misleadingly presented, constituting academic fraud.
Speaking Up: Dr. Karla Solheim
Q: Can you talk about those doubts? You lay it out really well in the piece, but what were some of the things you were seeing in practice?
Dr. Solheim describes that her initial patients were mentally stable and seemed to have their lives together, but she started noticing a significant increase in mentally ill patients seeking gender-affirming surgeries, leading her to question the appropriateness of these interventions.
What Washington State Is Telling the Rest of the Country
Q: What can you tell us about the ballot initiatives in Washington State?
The initiatives aim to restore parental notification rights and protect girls' sports by ensuring that only biological females can compete.
Escalating Federal Involvement
Q: What should the criteria be for legal recognition of individuals who transition?
There should be a pathway for recognition based on a lack of violence history and a good faith effort to present as one's identified gender.
Following the Money with Ben Ryan
Q: What is Ryan White Program?
The Ryan White Program supports clinics and community health services for individuals living with HIV, funded through government budgets that are now being threatened by proposed cuts.

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Focused on the intricacies and controversies surrounding gender identity and the culture wars, this podcast provides comprehensive commentary on current events, legislation, and social issues related to gender. The hosts engage in discussions that range from recent political actions to personal narratives, exploring the implications of these issues on society, particularly concerning minors and healthcare. Listeners can expect a blend of news updates, interviews with experts, and dialogue surrounding the evolving landscape of gender identity and its intersection with broader societal norms.

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2. Dr. Laura Schwartz
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