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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2025 · 57 MIN

Episode 38: The Politics of Tragedy

from Informed Dissent · host Ben Appel and Corinna Cohn

In this episode, Cori and Ben take the mic without their cohosts to reflect on two pressing stories shaping the gender debate. We begin with former Mermaids CEO Susie Green’s latest effort to advance the cause of medical transition for children. From there, we turn to the recent tragedy in Minneapolis, examining how quickly it has become a political football for competing ideological tribes. What does this moment reveal about the trans movement today? And how do these flashpoints illuminate the wider struggle over truth, narrative, and power in the culture war?* The Webberleys* Susie Green’s TEDx talk* Minneapolis shooting* “Tired of being trans”* Westman’s history This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit informeddissentpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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