Trans children and their parents may soon be subject to investigation thanks to a new order from governor gregg abbott. In a letter, his states department of family and productive services said that the sex change procedures are a form of child abuse. The letter goes on to say that teachers and medical professionals have a duty to report on affected children or face criminal penalties.
New Friend of Pivot Ben Stiller joins to talk about his new Apple TV+ thriller, Severance. Kara and Scott also discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbot's attack on health care for trans youth, as well as what Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for tech and business
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