Blocked and Reported Episode 264: Debating Bodily Autonomy (with Julie Bindel)
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Jun 23, 2025 
Join writer and feminist activist Julie Bindel as she delves into the complex landscape of bodily autonomy and trans rights. She discusses the implications of recent abortion laws in the UK and the controversial issues surrounding youth gender-affirming care. Bindel sheds light on the troubling 'grooming gang' scandal and its historical context. Additionally, she addresses the nuances of lesbian identity and the importance of reclaiming pride within the LGBTQ+ community, all while navigating the polarized waters of modern feminism.
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No Trans Children Exist
- There is no such thing as a trans child or a person trapped in the wrong body. - Transitioning is seen as treating a psychological problem with surgery and hormones, which Julie Bindel opposes, especially for children.
Radicalism Undermines Trans Causes
- Radical queer politics like Chase Strangio's alienate conservative institutions like courts. - Such radicalism overshoots public acceptance, undermining trans causes despite shared goals of liberation.
Breaking Grooming Gang Story
- Julie Bindel's investigative work in the 1990s exposed grooming gangs of predominantly Pakistani Muslim men exploiting young girls in northern England. - She faced resistance from social services, police, and media fearful of being labeled racist.