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Informed Dissent

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

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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On September 23, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on protecting women’s sports. Former Stanford goalkeeper and professional soccer player Carly Smolak testified alongside Kim Jones of ICONS and attorney William Bock. When it came time fo... more

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In this episode, Jamie Reed and Cori Cohn sit down with Mia Hughes to discuss REPATH, Genspect’s new campaign to restore a psychological approach to gender distress. The REPATH campaign can be found here.

In 2022, WPATH’s Standards of Care 8 finish... more

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Killed by the In-Laws, Meta’s Body Dysmorphia Reckoning, The Last Ditch

This week Jamie Reed and Lauren Leggieri take on two stories that you want more details on.

Segment 1: The killing of Jonathan McKinseyJonathan McKinsey, 40, director of engi... more

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Simon LeVay is a British-born neuroscientist who has served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He achieved international fame with a 1991 Science paper that reported on a difference in the struct... more

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Recent Guests

Mia Hughes
Representative from Genspect, discussing Repath campaign
Genspect
Episode: A Symptom Not an Identity
Simon LeVay
Neuroscientist and author on the biology of sexual orientation
Salk Institute (historical) / author
Episode: Common Ground and Where It Ends
Colin Wright
Evolutionary biologist and lead author on the HHS/NCRI study
Manhattan Institute; Network Contagion Research Institute
Episode: The Left Finds Out It’s a Little Bit Fascist
Kathleen Dooley
Attorney involved with Themis Resource Fund
Themis Resource Fund
Episode: The Goddess of Justice
Lynn Chadwick
Parent and advocate, involved with Themis Resource Fund
Themis Resource Fund
Episode: The Goddess of Justice
Caleb May
Founding member of the Association of Library Professionals
Association of Library Professionals (ALP)
Episode: Overdue: Finding Library Neutrality
James LaRue
Retired library director; former director of Freedom to Read Foundation and ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
Garfield County Public Library District (Colorado) / ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
Episode: Overdue: Libraries and the Gender Ideology Reckoning
Cynthia Dill
Courageous lawyer, Maine clinician and former state senator
Keep Up with Cynthia Dill / Syndicate Media
Episode: Mountain v. Liberty
James Esses
Psychotherapist, former criminal barrister, safeguarding advocate
Thoughtful Therapists, Just Therapy, Declaration for Biological Reality
Episode: Puberty Blockers, Round Two?

Hosts

Jamie Reed
Host with long-standing leadership in civil liberties and policy discourse; primary on-air host.
Lauren Leggieri
Co-host providing advocacy background and policy context for gender and civil rights topics.
Cori Cohn
Co-host with activist and advocacy background, contributes perspective on policy, ethics, and community impact.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • I ❤️ this podcast

    Funny, warm, interesting, and factual. I love this podcast. These people feel like my friends 😆 Unlike many podcasts, they’re not afraid to invite people on they disagree with too. Keep up the great work. Big love ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juan_Tormenta
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • 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 States6 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    Look forward to this all week, very smart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jkerseeoh
    United States2 years ago

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Upcoming return from Cori is missed; the team maintains strong, provocative dialogue.
Very thoughtful, evidence-based discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.
Listeners appreciate the smart, nuanced takes and guest expertise.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Symptom Not an Identity
Q: Do you have your elevator pitch for what Repath is?
Repath is short for re-psychopathologization; it argues that trans identification and the desire for medical treatment should be considered within the realm of mental disorder and that understanding and addressing underlying life challenges is essential, rather than affirming the identity as a healthy, necessarily medical path.
The Goddess of Justice
Q: What does discovery involve for detransitioner cases?
Discovery includes interrogatories, document requests, admissions, and depositions. Personal journals and social media can be scrutinized, which can be emotionally challenging for plaintiffs but is often essential to establishing a case.
The Goddess of Justice
Q: How does Themis Resource Fund decide which cases to fund?
Themis uses a two-part application reviewed by a therapeutic and legal subcommittee, followed by a board decision to fund costs such as experts, medical reviews, and filings. They do not pay attorneys' billable hours but cover other significant costs, and projects are grant-based.
The Goddess of Justice
Q: Who can be defendants in these cases, and can organizations like WPATH be named?
Defendants typically include therapists, surgeons, hospitals, and sometimes other care providers connected in the care pathway. In some cases, fraud-related theories can expand defendants to include multiple parties; WPATH has been less commonly named as a defendant, but other standards bodies and medical groups have faced actions.
The Goddess of Justice
Q: What is a statute of limitations and why does it matter in these cases?
A statute of limitations is a deadline by which a lawsuit must be filed; if missed, the claim is barred. Different states have different timelines, and extensions or retroactive applications can influence whether detransitioner claims are viable.

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This show tends to address societal debates around gender, sexuality, and civil rights through long-form interviews and reactionary discussions. Episodes often feature experts, advocates, and practitioners—ranging from librarians and legal scholars to policy activists and clinicians—who unpack intellectual freedom, gender policy, sports and single-sex spaces, and contemporary politics. The tone blends personal anecdotes with rigorous critique and a readiness to challenge prevailing narratives, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want nuanced, sometimes provocative, discussions that push back on mainstream assumptions. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on community engagement, accountability, and evidence-based debate,... more

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2. Simon LeVay
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4. Kathleen Dooley
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