Episode 154: News Breakdown: Trans Rights in the United States
In this special long-form episode of Listen Up Girl, we take a step back from the daily headlines to look at the full picture of transgender rights in America — how we got here, why this issue has become such a dominant political battleground, and what comes next.
Throughout the year, Listen Up Girl has covered countless stories involving transgender Americans: state bans on gender-affirming care, school policies, court challenges, election rhetoric, and the real-world impact on families and young people. This episode connects those dots.
We explore:
What’s actually happening across the U.S…
The skinny
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