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LGB Courage Coalition
Gender Identity
Gender Dysphoria
Transgender Rights
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health
Pediatric Gender Medicine
Medical Ethics
Puberty Blockers
Gender Culture Wars
Gender Affirming Medical Treatment
Trump Administration
New York Times
Adolescents
HHS Report On Pediatric Gender Medicine
Pediatric Gender Transition
Supreme Court
Transgender Policies
Conversion Therapy
Transgender Issues
Social Transition

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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Lauren Leggieri, Jamie Reed and Cori Cohn interview Ben Kawaller.

Ben Kawaller is a journalist, playwright, and gay man whose writing and video reporting have appeared in the New York Post, Racket News, The Times UK, and The Fre... more

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PAS 2026 met in Boston at the end of April. On Sunday, a panel of four researchers and clinicians presented findings on pediatric gender medicine to 106 attendees. Before the session began, the PAS Program Chair informed the audience... more

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This week Lauren Leggieri, Cori Cohn, and Jamie Reed have a lot to get through — and we mean a lot. So take a page from the old NPR Saturday playbook: make something, drive somewhere, tend your garden, and let this one unspool over a few days.

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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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Recent Guests

Julia Mason
Guest; clinician commenting on PAS coverage and pediatric care
Unspecified (appears as clinician guest)
Episode: Speak at Your Own Risk
Patrick Hunter
Guest; physician active in state medical board and PAS attendee
Florida Board of Medicine
Episode: Speak at Your Own Risk
Elspeth Cypher
Legal expert brought in to discuss the case
Massachusetts legal community
Episode: SPLC as the Gender Ideology Enforcer
Colin Wright
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Episode: SPLC as the Gender Ideology Enforcer
Jamie Michell
Founder and president of Gays Against Groomers
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Erin Lee
Mom who pulled her daughter out of gender-identity-related care; executive director of Protect Kids Colorado
Protect Kids Colorado
Episode: Colorado at the Crossroads
Dr. Travis Morrell
Physician; chair of Colorado Principled Physicians
Colorado Principled Physicians
Episode: Colorado at the Crossroads
LeAnne Owen
Head writer for the Lgb Courage Coalition Substack and Informed Dissent News of the Week
Lgb Courage Coalition
Episode: Colorado at the Crossroads
Kevin Kellar
30-year litigation lawyer specializing in catastrophic losses; consultant on gender-care litigation
Independent litigation practice
Episode: Clean like Methadone Clean

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
  • 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 States24 days 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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Talking Points

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Speak at Your Own Risk
Q: What was it like sitting in the audience and witnessing the disruption at PAS?
It was alarming and revealing, showing a breach of professional conduct and highlighting the need for stronger security and leadership to protect speakers and attendees while preserving the integrity of a scientific forum.
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.

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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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