#65 The U.S. Is Increasingly Unsafe for Trans People - Talia Mae Bettcher

Talia Mae Bettcher explains why she has come to a dismal view of the United States as a home for trans people, details the Trump administration's recent policy changes targeting trans individuals, and debates the merits of a biological understanding of sex and gender.Check out Talia's latest book, Beyond Personhood: An Essay in Trans Philosophy.To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee.Follow me on X-formerly-Twitter.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:00:05 Why do you feel unsafe in the U.S.?00:06:27 How did the U.S. get here?00:12:01 Has your religious upbringing informed your work today?00:17:13 Methodology and biological theories of gender00:24:17 What is trans philosophy?00:28:37 Can a traditionalist engage in trans philosophy?00:33:03 Answering Matt Walsh: what is a woman?00:46:44 Circular definitions of gender00:49:13 Trans people can be mistaken in their gender identity00:54:57 Trans woman and prison placement01:07:47 Is "it's complicated" a cop-out? Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe