At the forefront of today’s anti-LGBTQ movement is one shockingly uncharismatic woman. Journalist Taylor Lorenz helps us understand the rise of Chaya Raichik, a former real estate agent who now makes a handsome living terrorizing queer students and teachers across the country using her Twitter account, @libsoftiktok. We also hear directly from some of her former targets.Buy Taylor’s new book here. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube.Find more of A Bit Fruity.Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, Jenna Karvunidis was looking for ways to involve her distant mother in the life of her soon-to-be child. Fifteen years, thousands of acres of wildfires, and a few plane crashes later, she wishes she could put the genie back in its bottle.Find Jenna here.Watch the video of this episode on Youtube.Find more of A Bit Fruity.Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like many people, sitting still and staring at the wall during the early days of the pandemic brought up new feelings for Miss Benny. Notably, that she was transgender. From viral closeted teenager to out Netflix star, she walks us through the personal and political trials of her first few years living as a woman.Find Miss Benny here.Watch the video of this episode on Youtube.Find more A Bit Fruity.Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Heard, a central figure in a trial that sparked societal discussions about abuse, tabloid spectacles, influencers, and money. They analyze the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, recognizing patterns of abuse in relationships, and explore the psychology of abuse and the myth of the perfect victim. They also discuss the frustrations of survivor acceptance, the backlash faced by Amber Heard, and the patterns of society.

Natalie Wynn, known as Contrapoints, helps us understand LGBT conservatives and the division within queer political groups. They discuss the emergence of conservative queer influencers and the reasons behind their views on non-binary people. The conversation explores the use of euphemism in politics, delves into the struggles of gay conservatives, and navigates the complexities of differing beliefs within a friendship.

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