The Waves: Americas Dangerous Obsession with Trans Women
b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, why can\\u2019t 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\\u2019t 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.\\n\\nIn Slate Plus: It\\u2019s the season finale of And Just Like That\\u2026season 2.\\xa0\\n\\nIf you liked this episode, check out: How a Drag Queen Recreated the American Dream\\n\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Scaachi Koul, Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Additional help from Victoria Whitley-Berry.\\n\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'