Gender Reveal

Tuck speaks with musician Ezra Furman (she/they). Topics include: Gender as a religion; transness as a mystical cult The power of taking control (and overcoming HRT hang-ups) Trans voice feelings as professional voice-users  A collection of genders based off Billy Joel lyrics Plus: sympathetic pregnancy, Lou Reed, rabbinical school, and coming out as a mom.  This Week in Gender: New Zealand unanimously passes its self-ID law; a trans student in Missouri wins a sex-discrimination lawsuit; Chile legalizes same-sex marriage; a study says HRT access improves trans youth’s mental health (obvi); and Canada successfully bans conversion therapy. Find Ezra’s music, merch, tour dates and more at ezrafurman.com. Join our Patreon (patreon.com/gender) to receive our weekly newsletter, plus stickers and other rewards. Find episode transcripts and starter packs for new listeners at genderpodcast.com. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram @gendereveal. Associate Producer: Julia Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Br