Lovett or Leave It Political Violence Bad
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Sep 13, 2025 This week features Leigh Finke, a Minnesota State Representative and advocate for trans rights. Finke dives into the troubling fallout from recent violence, highlighting the unfair scapegoating of the trans community. Comedians River Butcher, Punky Johnson, and Alex English bring the laughs, tackling modern dating within the LGBTQ+ scene and critiquing gender norms with sharp wit. They also tackle the clash between identity and societal expectations, all while keeping the conversation entertaining and insightful.
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Political Violence Deepens National Fracture
- Jon Lovett warns that rising political violence and reflexive partisan blaming deepen national fracture and risk further attacks.
- He argues condemning assassinations and preserving empathy distinguishes democratic values from radicalizing rhetoric.
Capitol Wedding With Lizzo's DJ
- Leigh Finke recounts marrying at the Minnesota state capitol with a street party and Lizzo's DJ performing.
- She notes their wedding celebration was joyful and written about in the New York Times.
Trans Rhetoric Serves A Policy Agenda
- Leigh Finke says the right weaponizes incidents to make every story about trans people and push a trans-eradication agenda.
- She links rhetorical attacks to concrete policy moves that remove access to gender-affirming care.