Transgender healthcare, Marijuana legalization efforts

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A protester holds a sign that says "Trans Kids Belong In Sports."
Distance runner Olivia Barrow holds a sign in support of transgender youth participation in sports Wednesday, June 16, 2021, outside the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Barrow, who competes against transgender women, said the Republican bills to limit transgender athletes would “ultimately harm women’s sports.” Angela Major/WPR

A doctor joins us to discuss the importance of health care for transgender people, especially at younger ages. Then, we talk to a marijuana law expert about efforts to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • What happens when transgender people lose healthcare

    A recent poll found that a third of transgender youth in the U.S. are at risk of losing gender-related care. We talk to a doctor about what this means for young transgender people.

  • What's going on with marijuana policy in Wisconsin, other states, on the federal level

    A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin got a hearing at the state legislature on Wednesday. We’ll look at how Wisconsin’s approach to marijuana compares to other states, and look at efforts to decriminalize the substance on the federal level.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dr. Joshua Safer Guest
  • Alex Kreit Guest
  • Dean Knetter Interviewer