The Waves: America’s Dangerous Obsession with Trans Women

On this week’s episode of The Waves, why can’t celebrities and
sports organizations leave trans people alone? On the heels of the
International Chess Federation excluding trans women from
competing, and some terrible statements from singer Ne-Yo (remember
Ne-Yo?) Waves host Scaachi Koul wants to know why everyone is so
obsessed with trans people. She talks with cartoonist and author of
the graphic novel, Boys Weekend, Mattie Lubchansky about why
celebrities can’t help but get involved, why trans women continue
to take the brunt of these types of attacks, and what hope there is
for the future of trans rights. In Slate Plus: It’s the season
finale of And Just Like That…season 2.  If you liked this
episode, check out: How a Drag Queen Recreated the American Dream
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