Blocked and Reported Episode 229: Tranorexia (with Hadley Freeman)
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Sep 16, 2024 Hadley Freeman, a Sunday Times columnist renowned for her sharp insights, joins to discuss her exit from The Guardian and her engaging interviews with cultural icons like Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood. They delve into the parallels between anorexia and gender dysphoria, exploring societal pressures that affect young girls. The conversation critiques the complexities of eating disorders and how influencer culture shapes narratives around mental health, highlighting the urgent need for thoughtful discourse in journalism and society.
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Departure from The Guardian
- Hadley Freeman left The Guardian due to feeling silenced and frustrated.
- She wasn't allowed to write about gender critical views and other sensitive topics.
Margaret Atwood Interview
- Hadley Freeman's interview with Margaret Atwood, where Atwood seemingly dismissed gender critical views, sparked controversy.
- However, the full article revealed a longer, nuanced discussion, highlighting the issue of selective reading online.
Judy Blume Interview
- A headline from Hadley Freeman's Judy Blume interview, "Judy Blume: I'm Behind JK Rowling 100%", caused backlash.
- Blume later clarified, but Freeman maintains the quote wasn't out of context, showing the pitfalls of headline reading.