Disappointing lapse in journalistic integrity from Tortoise
I really loved Hoaxed and Dr. Anti-vax in their ability to look sympathetically at all parties involved while still resolutely committing to telling the facts and negative impacts of conspiracies targeting children and their caregivers. That rigor seems to be gone from this series, instead replaced with a tepid “both sides have valid points” analysis that refuses to draw firm conclusions. Like vaccines, the overwhelming medical consensus is that gender affirming care is the safest and most effective approach, and yet this series gives equal credence to pseudoscience peddlers with far right connections targeting one of the most vulnerable groups in society. Rather than doing the hard job of actual fact based journalism, Tortoise has instead chosen to pursue faux-neutrality, which is particularly concerning given the exterminationist ambitions of one side.
1.6180339887 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/17/23
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I gave this 3 stars because there were some very interesting and moving commentary from young people affected by the clinic services and closure. The journalist seems biased from the start and overall it just isn’t reported very well and is a bit…dull.
Jen24105 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/11/24
Blown away by the sensitivity and understanding around a very contentious subject. Don’t believe the reviews that say it’s bigoted or transphobic. Bravo Polly 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
jim1877£££ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/05/23
Profound and beautifully told.
Khoa1994 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/24/23
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