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Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Difficult Women. She says she was concerned about how women were being shut down in feminism. Her new book, Turf Wars, tells the story of 11 fights that have shaped feminist history. This episode contains language not suitable for children.

The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease.

Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.

This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org.