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Netflix Draws Criticism For 'Anti-Trans' Comedy Specials

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 26, 2022

A new comedy special on Netflix has drawn anger over comedy specials that critics and LGBTQ allies have called transphobic. James Factora, freelance writer and reporter, and contributing writer at Them, shares a view of the controversy.

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