How Did Harry Potter Enter The Trans Debate? - Megan Phelps-Roper - #647
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06/29/23
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Megan Phelps-Roper is a social activist, public speaker and author known for her insights into religious extremism.
Harry Potter is the most banned book of the 21st century. Firstly frowned upon by far Right Christian groups for its promotion of witchcraft, the controversy has recently pivoted to the far Left who have concerns that JK Rowling is promoting transphobia. The obvious question is, how did one of the most beloved children's authors of all time end up here?
Expect to learn the reason behind the widespread backlash and cancellation of JK Rowling, whether Rowling is worried about ruining her legacy, how the platforms like 4chan and Tumblr were so pivotal in this movement, just how similar the trans rights movement is to the gay rights movement, Megan’s perspective on the “What Is A Woman” documentary, how Megan's upbringing in the Westboro Baptist Church gives her a unique insight on this story and much more...
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(00:00) Intro (01:40) What Interested Megan about Rowling’s Story (05:38) Why Rowling Wanted to Talk to Megan (09:11) Megan’s Experience Working with JK Rowling (13:00) Why JK Rowling Can’t Be Cancelled (18:43) The Evolution of the Internet (25:14) How Tumblr & 4Chan Changed Culture (30:43) The Left’s Weaponisation of Language (36:38) Why Do People Care about the Trans Debate? (41:21) How Clinicians View Trans Issues (48:46) What Megan Learned from Rowling’s Critics (54:42) Reacting to ContraPoints’ Video (1:07:58) Megan’s Thoughts on Matt Walsh’s Documentary (1:11:42) The Future of the Trans Debate (1:13:03) Where To Find Megan
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