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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 episode contains audio recorded inside Session 1240 at the 2026 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, held Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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INFORMED DISSENT — Special Edition

Monday, May 19, 2026

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This episode contains audio recorded inside Session 1193 at the 2026 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, held Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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Recent Guests

Leyland Streiff
Founder/leader of Maine Girl Dads, advocate for sex-based rights in Maine
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Dr. Jack Turban
Child and adolescent psychiatrist; UCSF speaker in the CME session
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Dr. Dan Karasic
Professor of psychiatry; UCSF speaker in the CME session
University of California, San Francisco
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Ben Kawaller
Journalist, playwright, comedian based in New York
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Julia Mason
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Patrick Hunter
Guest; physician active in state medical board and PAS attendee
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Elspeth Cypher
Legal expert brought in to discuss the case
Massachusetts legal community
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Colin Wright
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Jamie Michell
Founder and president of Gays Against Groomers
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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 126 ratings
  • Good source of info and discussion

    Living in ultra liberal Massachusetts, it can be hard to discuss this topic with many people. I have been a Democrat my whole life and am so disheartened by my party’s position on youth transition, women’s sports and women’s prison.

    I really appreciate these discussions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The coolkid 2
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States8 months ago
  • Love it

    Look forward to this all week, very smart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jkerseeoh
    United Statesa year ago

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Blue State Battlegrounds- Maine and California
Q: How do the guests view the role of branding and messaging in this movement?
Leyland emphasizes sticking to indisputable facts and civil rights framing, while noting the need to avoid ad hominem attacks; Marie emphasizes pragmatic governance and broad concerns like public safety and education, suggesting messaging should focus on tangible outcomes rather than partisan labels.
Blue State Battlegrounds- Maine and California
Q: What does winning look like in November for the Maine ballot initiative?
Leyland expresses confidence that the measure will pass, aiming for over 50% support, with success defined as the policy becoming law and as a broader shift toward de-stigmatizing critical conversations about children, family, and sex-based civil rights.
Gay Bedfellows
Q: Do you think there was an intentional effort to escalate or accelerate certain changes within the movement?
The guests acknowledge the complexity of the timeline, noting that what began as civil rights advocacy gradually intersected with cultural narratives and political strategies, while also acknowledging the elements of postmodern thinking that some participants find problematic.
Gay Bedfellows
Q: What did you learn about the role of queer theory in shaping public policy and schooling?
Kawaller and the hosts discuss how queer theory influenced national standards and school curricula, and how those theoretical ideas migrated into public life via organizations like GLAAD and GLSEN, sometimes outpacing broader public understanding.
Gay Bedfellows
Q: How did you decide to pursue a three-part investigative series rather than a single documentary piece?
The host explains that the project aimed to trace the evolution of the movement, the shifting alliances, and the public policy implications, arguing that a multi-episode format better captures the complexity and the back-and-forth among advocacy groups, scholars, and media.

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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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