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“Everyone should listen to this! I have told so many people about it already and encouraged them to listen to it. But even without listening to it, it’s stimulated great discussion and thought provoking ideas.”
Thinking and learning via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/24
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“Really thought provoking, Megan is a great host who covers the topic very openly. Definitely challenged my pre-conceptions on Transgender people, both sides have a strong argument very entertaining interviews. Will ponder this a bit further. 🤔”
ptys. via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/12/24
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“Wonderful podcast….Ms. Rowling is the epitome of a strong woman”
NY62 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
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“Nuance is so uncomfortable, but the themes of this show were so deeply resonant with me. It’s easy to ignore cancel culture until it breaks up your friend group, or you are suddenly put in a box on the other side from where you really stand because you weren’t quite loyal enough. I appreciate...”Read full review »
epluribusunim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
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“Actual conversation, everyone was thoughtful especially jk Rowling.”
A name that isn't taken yet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“It seems to me that if you don’t understand that those condemning JK Rowlings books bc they are a gateway to witchcraft and those supporting her views on trans rights are the same ppl you have a fundamental blind spot. Framing this as free speech as a free spot on the bingo card of life is also...”Read full review »
fasterfaster777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/04/24
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“Whatever your views on this extremely divisive issue, this is a beautiful piece of journalism, nuanced and compassionate throughout.”
Duncan Barrett via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/24
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“The beauty of this show is that by the end, I found myself agreeing with *all* of the sides of the story. And it’s a rare & precious art to bring people together. This shows does it.”
vineyard Gazette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“Wow! Such a well crafted deep dive into an extremely nuanced subject. Everyone (especially the 17 year old who transitioned to a male.) was so succinct and open in their discussions . I think there can be a world where both sides can coexist but people will have to crack open their hearts so they...”Read full review »
Moiraboyra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“This is the best conversation I’ve heard since graduating from a liberal arts college. Thank you for giving me hope that the future will be a place where tolerance and freedom of speech thrive.”
Kinnie25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/24
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“I was impressed with how Megan looked at both sides and allowed people to actually tell their side without being interrupted or contradicted. It didn’t make me change my mind, but it did give me plenty to think about”
ry&emi's nana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/24
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“This podcast was such a good listen. I respect J.K. and her views and for not backing down or confirming. I respect her for taking care in how she spoke about others. This was not angry. It was beautiful to hear from both sides in a respectful way. Thank you.”
Lenahc B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
“I really enjoyed hearing from all of the interviewees who were thoughtfully chosen to participate in as someone recovering from a much less extreme but equally harmful Christian sect, I enjoyed the interviewer’s perspective so much and empathize with her struggle to leave and be on the right side...”Read full review »
lilollinz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
“Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to so many people. Thank you for researching and reflecting and contextualising the topics, thank you for asking hard questions and giving space for people to express their thoughts and feelings. For giving space for listeners to ask those questions...”Read full review »
Reviewman34 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“I would have liked this podcast to provide factual evidence for JK’s claims
I wanted to hear explicit evidence of how she came to her conclusions. Percentages. Facts.
Rowling is clearly educated and very intelligent but even after this podcast, I still don’t understand how she has come to the...”Read full review »
AjMedee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“What a thorough, diligent effort. Such sensitive, respectful and transparent portrait, interview and conversation. So nuanced, critical and gracious investigation
Tak‼️🙏🏻🇩🇰 Thank you so much. Love from Copenhagen!”
mkmathew via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
10/07/24
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““The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling” is an insightful and balanced exploration of major social issues like free speech, gender identity, and online polarization. The podcast does a great job of presenting different viewpoints, allowing listeners to understand the complexity behind the controversies...”Read full review »
Rufus Francois via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/24
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“I really appreciate the depth this podcast is able to explore. I’ve known of the controversy, but haven’t had time to dig down to the roots. Being able to hear from both sides —mainly the source, Rowling herself— helps foster a space where the conversation can actually take place.”
JamesonDiva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“Expertly crafted podcast! Thoughtfully paced and expansive in too many ways to mention. I’ve deduced that the advent of social media has relegated our society to having collective N. P. D. In addition, it’s a narcotic where, as proven here, 2-dimensional validation will never solve the...”Read full review »
UrMomz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“A calm discussion about a heated topic. I hope to hear more discussions about other issues from this team.”
Westside Native via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/24
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“I recommend this podcast as a high-quality search for understanding and truth in all people.”
diamond007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/24
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“I remeber the time i heard about J.K. Rowling being cancelled for her tweets. I missed it for months and later I just felt like that’s the place where all my lgbtq+ community was. I didn’t really question if there was something meaningful and important to investigate. That’s how I hadn’t noticed...”Read full review »
sliize via Apple Podcasts ·
Latvia ·
09/20/24
“An incredibly balanced and thoughtful discussion. The world needs more of this.”
Quagswagger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/15/24
“Enjoying the pacing and the depth of research of this podcast. Aspirationally it is the best of what we want in society - nuance, embracing different perspectives and actually listening to one another.
That said, despite this, I still feel Rowling has been bigoted over the last few years and...”Read full review »
Langa Sigodi via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/13/24
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“Megan Phelps-Roper does an amazing job presenting the different sides of this cultural hot button topic. She allows room for J.K. Rowling to tell her story and asks questions that solicit deeper reflection. The additional voices included in the series provide a counterbalance to some of Rowling’s...”Read full review »
LaydVolsFreak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
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“I listened to all 7 episodes of this podcast. Several of those opposed to Ms. Dowling were fairly articulate, however I detected nothing in any of those interviews that indicated that any of those spewing so much hate had ever read what Ms. Rowling Tweeted or wrote OR had ever listened to any of...”Read full review »
milleron via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/24
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“Thank you for such a well-researched work that brings light and nuance to a very complex but very important issue. The conversation with people from a various range of opinions and beliefs allows to understand different points of view on the question. It breaks with the all-too-common over...”Read full review »
Glasomiel via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
09/04/24
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“I have wondered for a long time what JK Rowling could have tweeted or said or done that turned so many people against her. I have always been and will always be a huge fan of her and her work. In my heart she is compassionate, caring and a champion of not only women and girls but of every human....”Read full review »
Graves6188 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
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“I’ve been absolutely gripped by this podcast. I think it’s been extremely balanced. Listening to those that have struggled with what has been said is valid, for JK herself, for her honesty and reasons are also valid. Well done all for an unbiased piece of work that will make any listener question...”Read full review »
Deb Cacao Practitioner via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/28/24
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“I felt this was a fabulous podcast, that treated all partis with respect, and as individuals. Deeply thought provoking, this podcast really makes you examine the issue from all angles.”
SparkyDub00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/24
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“Absolutely absorbing, captivating, engaging and spellbinding!
Wonderful research, interviews and insight to both sides of the isle.
So many lessons to learn which are not topic specific…..
Can’t wait for the epilogue.”
GFW… via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/27/24
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“As a Chinese woman born during Government one child policy, I cannot ever look away from women are oppressed simply because of our sex. Female infants were abandoned or killed because they were born female, they didn’t have the chance to grow up and self identify as male. Their life and death was...”Read full review »
SlowZhu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/24
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“So disappointed. The host is clearly a dishonest person bearing false witness against trans people. This podcast is just proof that Megan only got out of the church because the church turned against her. She didn’t really change. She didn’t stop being a hateful bigot against the LGBTQIA...”Read full review »
mjname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
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“This series is wonderful and does a great job covering both sides. The episode with Noah was really great and I have great respect for them. Although I don’t agree with, everything Rowling or the other side says, they do such a great job articulating things that I have felt over the last several...”Read full review »
Kneighten via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“If you, like me, have been yearning for conversations where you get to hear people on multiple sides of an issue treated with respect and given a chance to be heard and understood, this is the podcast for you. I’m so grateful to the team who created this and the people willing to be interviewed....”Read full review »
Juniper E Berry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/24
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“I don’t know how anyone can listen to the violent sexual threats made against Rowling and countless other women and not be very disturbed by what that ideology supports.”
zajaczka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/24
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“Hard to listen when it looks to me like the arguments reach such a level of absurdity sometimes, but this is important work, worth listening to and sharing.”
Bernakun via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
08/19/24
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“Absolutely stunning podcast on a riveting topic. An education in how considered points of view are always nuanced and never absolute, and thus deserving of respect. The final reflection on how this applies to any challenging or difficult conversations in life? Outstanding. It should be required...”Read full review »
Mandinga79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/18/24
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“A deeply profound and thoughtful podcast. This is mind opening and enjoyable.”
lensman 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/17/24
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“I have searched for years to find this kind of sensitive, thoughtful, thorough and inquisitive investigation of the forces shaping our online interactions. This podcast is simply the best I have ever listened to. It has significantly increased my optimism about the future.”
Richard DirtyDog via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/15/24
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“I am from Russia and it was hard for me to understand the situation with J.K. Rolling. I think I’ve got it now. I also see that the problem is much deeper than it looks like. Thank you for your beautiful work! It is hard to hear another person when you’re both in pain. Too much pain. Through all...”Read full review »
Tatiana Shu via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/10/24
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“I bet this stupid woman was STOKED when she found out she can still be bigoted toward LGBT people. Better keep an eye on the rest of these cancers to society.”
CRR1988 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/24
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“I found every episode compelling, well-written, and insightful. Highly highly recommended for anyone who is willing to really reexamine assumptions and recognise nuance and complexity in our lives and society.”
sirivong1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/24
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“A sophisticated, thoughtful and engrossing exploration of a topic deserving of focus. Essential listening during a time when discussion and divergent thought is becoming marginalised by bigotry, fear and cancel culture.”
JLewy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/24
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“Such a well balanced and well researched podcast. I was so compelled by all of the arguments”
maz261279 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/24
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