Episode Reviews

Fast-paced exchange; among best media analyses I've come across re, NYT clownery. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟲𝗺. In the pre-nytletter.com era, offers indispensable analysis of NYT's disastrous mess of trans-coverage. Included, NYT's: regressive/reactionary "standards desk" • NYT workplace as abusive environment to LGBTQ+ employees b/c it enforces self-abuse with dehumanizing policies • NYT standards as broadly relevant due to its role as a) style-bearer, setting standards for smaller media outlets, including school and university papers; b) deeply trusted news source among aging neolib|whitecis population • adopting tone of authority and omniscient wisdom even totally absent relevant background • cycle of misappropriating trans sources which in turn eschew speaking with NYT reporters • journalists who align with socially powerful & increase their own status v. with the disenfranchised, inviting marginalization themselves • mainstreaming of drag shows. Observation that The Man isn't coming for trans adults aged like mayo in the sun, but —Fully merits multiple listens.