A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein Never Apologize to Fascists (with Contrapoints)
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Jun 13, 2025 
Join Natalie Wynn, aka Contrapoints, a renowned YouTuber and political commentator, as she discusses the intense backlash against Simone Biles amid the debate on transgender athletes. They dive into the anatomy of moral panic, examining how online harassment campaigns shape public discourse. The conversation critiques the manipulation of outrage surrounding trans rights and challenges the narrative pitting feminism against gender identity. Wynn emphasizes the importance of nuanced discussions and the danger of misinformation in today's media landscape.
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Riley Gaines' Anti-Trans Origin
- Riley Gaines tied for fifth place with a trans athlete in college swimming, which sparked her anti-trans career.
- Once friendly, she became more cruel as conservative outlets incentivized extreme rhetoric over time.
Cruelty Beyond Sports Fairness
- Riley Gaines attacks a 17-year-old trans softball player on social media to fuel outrage, not fairness.
- Her goal is maintaining constant public outrage, even after winning policy victories like NCAA bans.
Trans Sports Debate Is Overheated
- The trans athlete sports debate is overblown and involves very few participants.
- NCAA data showed fewer than 10 trans female athletes before banning them, yet the outrage campaign rages on.