The Illegal Trans Woman

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 76: Defending Smith College & Fighting the New Counterterrorism Narrative

To start this week’s show I break down the White House’s alarming new counter-terrorism strategy that equates “radically pro-transgender” groups with international threats like ISIS and drug cartels. It’s a dangerous move that mirrors the “TIVE” designation proposed by Project 2025, aimed at chilling advocacy and threatening the very right to exist. I am then joined by independent journalist and columnist Katelyn Burns to discuss the Department of Education’s investigation into Smith College for its inclusive admissions policies. We dive into the legal “carve-outs” of Title IX and the symbolic importance of protecting trans women’s place in womanhood. In News Bites, we cover a troubling lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department involving the harassment of a trans security guard, and the absurd ban on an instrumental musical piece in Watertown, Wisconsin, simply because it was inspired by Marsha P. Johnson. Finally, in Random Acts, I reflect on the physical toll of planting a wildflower prairie and the humble necessity of accepting help from neighbors during a medical recovery. #TransRights #EllieKrug #SmithCollege #CaitlynBurns #TitleIX #LGBTQAdvocacy #EqualityNow #EndTransphobia #Podcast #HumanRights The post The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 76: Defending Smith College & Fighting the New Counterterrorism Narrative [https://www.am950radio.com/the-illegal-trans-woman-ep-76-defending-smith-college-fighting-the-new-counterterrorism-narrative/] first appeared on AM 950 [https://www.am950radio.com].

The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2026

Ellie Krug fills in for Matt today. On the show: Trump’s treasury slush fund; the trump administration draining our military’s munitions; Aly Gibbs from Assigned Media; Remembering former NBA player Jason Collins who came out as gay 13 years ago; Roots being banned in a Tennessee town; Ana Radelat of MinnPost; egg expiration dates; new federal rules to make it harder for transgender people to get guns; how transgender people can have fear when going to medical appointments The post The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2026 [https://www.am950radio.com/the-matt-mcneil-show-may-15-2026/] first appeared on AM 950 [https://www.am950radio.com].

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 75: Fighting the Illinois Fed. Fishing Expedition Plus Patti Vasquez

In this week’s Big Story, I dive into the Department of Justice’s chilling “fishing expedition” against 36 Illinois school districts for the “crime” of protecting trans students’ rights and fostering inclusive classrooms. It’s a blatant federal overreach aimed at intimidating school officials and erasing our community from public life. I am then joined by the incomparable Patti Vasquez, host of Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT and AM950, to discuss the creeping tide of fascism and the vital importance of true allyship in these turbulent times. In News Bites, we cover the DOJ’s investigation into Smith College for the audacity of admitting trans women, and the heartbreaking new data from The Trevor Project regarding the mental health crisis facing our youth. Finally, in Random Acts, I share a story from a book club in Excelsior, Minnesota, where a gentleman named Chad reminded me how deeply our stories can ripple through the world. #TransRights #Allyship #IllinoisSchools #SocialJustice #Equality #PattyVasquez #LGBTQAdvocacy #TitleIX #TrevorProject #IllegalTransWoman The post The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 75: Fighting the Illinois Fed. Fishing Expedition Plus Patti Vasquez [https://www.am950radio.com/the-illegal-trans-woman-ep-75-fighting-the-illinois-fed-fishing-expedition-plus-patti-vasquez/] first appeared on AM 950 [https://www.am950radio.com].

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 74: Reinstating Empathy and the Power of Local Community Support

In this week’s Big Story, I celebrate Chet Hassen, a Michigan college athletic director who proved that empathy is a superpower after he was reinstated following a suspension for defending a trans student-athlete. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when a community stands up for what’s right. I am then joined by Kat Rohn, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota, to discuss the organization’s historic $2 million gift from MacKenzie Scott and Minnesota’s vital role as a “refuge state” in an increasingly hostile national landscape. In News Bites, we look at the devastating new HUD policies targeting trans housing and the chilling censorship of LGBTQ+ voices at Texas Tech. Finally, in Random Acts, I share stories from my recent talks in Iowa and a heart-to-heart with some incredible middle schoolers who remind me exactly why we keep fighting. #TransRights #ChetHassen #OutFrontMN #RefugeState #LGBTQHousing #TexasTech #EmpathyInAction #EllieKrug #SocialJustice #MayDay The post The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 74: Reinstating Empathy and the Power of Local Community Support [https://www.am950radio.com/the-illegal-trans-woman-ep-74-reinstating-empathy-and-the-power-of-local-community-support/] first appeared on AM 950 [https://www.am950radio.com].

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 73: A Major Legal Victory Against RFK’s Anti Trans Regulations

In this week’s Big Story, I break down a major legal victory against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Kennedy Declaration,” which sought to strip federal funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care. We celebrate the recent ruling by Federal Judge Mustafa Kasubhai, who deemed these HHS regulations unconstitutional, restoring life-saving care to families across blue states. I am then joined by Richard Chew, host of Chew’s Views weekday mornings 6-8 AM on AM950, for a candid conversation about the Democratic “Big Tent” and why the path to true advocacy begins with acknowledging our discomfort. In News Bites, we look at the irony of Caitlyn Jenner’s passport woes and the FCC’s latest attempt to flag trans content. Finally, in Random Acts, I share my excitement for upcoming workshops in Iowa and the ongoing mission to close the achievement gap on my local school board. #TransRights #RFKJr #GenderAffirmingCare #LegalVictory #RichardChu #Project2025 #LGBTQAdvocacy #HumanityFirst #EllieKrug #SocialJustice The post The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 73: A Major Legal Victory Against RFK’s Anti Trans Regulations [https://www.am950radio.com/the-illegal-trans-woman-ep-73-a-major-legal-victory-against-rfks-anti-trans-regulations/] first appeared on AM 950 [https://www.am950radio.com].