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The Spectrum

The Spectrum

De: Linda Thomas-Fowler
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The Spectrum is a podcast looking at issues important to the LGBT communities. If you don't happen to associate with one of those letters that's ok! This show is aimed at helping people outside those communities understand just how important these issues are and why we need your support. Política y Gobierno
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  • The Transgender Scare: McCarthyism for the 21st Century

    The Transgender Scare: McCarthyism for the 21st Century
    Sep 28 2025
    Are we reliving the McCarthy era? In this episode, we connect the dots between Joseph McCarthy’s 1950s Red and Lavender Scares and today’s attacks on transgender people. Just as McCarthy fueled fear and persecution of suspected communists and gay people, today’s right-wing movement uses the same playbook—demonizing transgender Americans to consolidate political power. We explore how fear-driven narratives have been recycled, from baseless accusations of “communist infiltration” to today’s rhetoric portraying transgender people as threats. Along the way, we examine the role of groups like the Heritage Foundation, the rise of anti-trans laws, and the chilling parallels to America’s past. This isn’t just about history—it’s about what’s happening right now in 2025. If we don’t recognize these patterns and act, the consequences could be devastating for democracy, freedom, and basic human decency. 00:00 Introduction 00:17 McCarthy 00:36 First Red Scare 01:17 Second Red Scare 01:35 Lavender Scare 02:22 2024 Election 02:59 2025 Election 03:33 Charlie Kirk murder 05:47 Why Should You Care? 10:39 Conclusion
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    11 m
  • Emma's Story, Part 3

    Emma's Story, Part 3
    Sep 16 2025
    This is part three of a three part series that explores the life of a transgender woman. We're calling her Emma here but this is not her name. She has chosen to remain anonymous to protect her and her family from the harassment so often directed at transgender people today. To protect her identity, we've digitally altered her voice and appearance but the emotion you will hear is hers.. This part of Emma's story covers the time period from when she decided to have gender confirmation surgery through the present. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Deciding on surgery 01:12 Party 02:23 Surgery 05:24 Next Phase 07:38 Reflecting on her life 09:12 On gender-affirming care 12:01 Conclusion
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    13 m
  • Emma's Story, Part 2

    Emma's Story, Part 2
    Sep 1 2025
    This is part 2 of a three part series that explores the life of a transgender woman. We're calling her Emma here but this is not her name. She has chosen to remain anonymous to protect her and her family from the harassment so often directed at transgender people today. To protect her identity, we've digitally altered her voice and appearance but the emotion you will hear is hers.. This part of Emma's story covers the time period from when she decided to see if transitioning was an option for her through making her transition. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Finding Help 03:09 Support Group 04:54 Telling People 09:43 Testing the Water 12:24 Life Test 13:21 Father's Rejection 14:53 Work Transition 20:03 Conclusion
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    20 m
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