The Unspeakable Podcast PREMIUM: Did The Trans Debate Get Trump Elected? Ben Ryan on TERF wars, the fallout of the Cass Review, and gender's role in the election
Nov 25, 2024
Ben Ryan, an independent journalist focused on healthcare and science, discusses the provocative role of the trans debate in recent elections. He delves into the impact of the Cass Review on pediatric gender medicine, unpacking its controversies. Ryan also examines the legal implications surrounding gender transition treatments for minors, and how political pressures affect medical decisions. Plus, he tackles the contentious TERF Wars and debates the significance of using preferred pronouns. It's a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of gender and politics.
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Cass Review Findings
- The Cass Review analyzed youth gender medicine, including puberty blockers and hormones.
- It found weak evidence supporting claims about these treatments' effectiveness.
Cass Review's Legal Impact
- The Cass Review's findings have entered the US legal system through briefs and decisions.
- It's cited in cases like Scrimetti, regarding Tennessee's ban on youth gender transitions.
Rachel Levine's Influence
- Rachel Levine pressured WPATH to remove age limits from their Standards of Care, reportedly for political reasons.
- WPATH capitulated to this pressure.