The Andrew Klavan Show With Transgenderism Rates Dropping, Conservatives Have A Big Responsibility
Oct 24, 2025
Youth mental health issues surged during the pandemic, but recent studies show a decline in transgender identification. Political scientist Eric Kaufman highlights this trend, linking it to the peaks of woke politics and the rise of non-binary labels. Andrew reflects on ideological narratives encountered during a visit to a historic plantation and emphasizes the impact of ideas on societal healing. He argues for promoting healthier perspectives while navigating complex topics around gender and sexuality.
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Plantation Tour Reveals Ideological Language
- Andrew Klavan recounts visiting a preserved Charleston plantation and touring with a young archaeologist guide.
- He admired her but noticed she used ideological language like 'enslaved people' and 'enslavers' repeatedly.
Non-Binary Identification Declined After 2023
- Eric Kaufman's study finds non-binary identification among students fell significantly from 2023 to 2025 across multiple surveys.
- Klavan interprets this as a decline in gender confusion and a post-pandemic reversal in trends.
Pandemic Mismanagement Linked To Identity Trends
- Klavan links rising youth mental illness during the pandemic to increased gender confusion and identity claims.
- He argues the government's pandemic handling amplified mental-health problems that drove some people to misidentify their sex.