328- Who Benefits From The Panic About Trans People With Amethysta Herrick

About this episode

The episode discusses the panic surrounding transgender individuals, featuring insights from a trans PhD and tech leader.

Send us Fan Mail We trade outrage for evidence and turn a fearful bathroom story into a lesson on bias, safety, and the science of identity. A trans PhD and veteran tech leader joins us to ground the debate in data, history, and everyday human experience. • why fear felt real despite no danger • how media narratives shape snap judgments • guest background in genetics and analytical chemistry • sexual assault statistics and real risk profiles • bathroom panic vs ordinary daily encounters • so...

People in this episode

Host: Elias Martin

Guest: Amethysta Herrick

Topics covered

• transgender issues
• media narratives
• safety
• identity
• bias
• statistics

Keywords

• transgender
• media
• safety
• identity
• statistics
• bias
• sexual assault

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