Impact of gender-affirming care, Woolsey Fire survivor’s rebuilding success

People hold a sign that says, “Gender affirmation is suicide prevention,” in Boise, Idaho, February 24, 2023.

People hold a sign that says, “Gender affirmation is suicide prevention,” in Boise, Idaho, February 24, 2023. Photo credit: Venture Out Media/Shutterstock

President Trump’s executive order seeks to cut federal funding for gender transition medical procedures. KCRW hears from a mom of a 17-year-old who’s been transitioning since age 4.

After the 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed Gary Scott’s Malibou Lake home, he rebuilt a smaller and more fireproof house on the same land. 

In 1966, Leonard Bernstein gave Orin O’Brien a spot on the New York Philharmonic. She was the first woman to become a full-time, permanent member, and is the subject of a Netflix documentary nominated for an Oscar.

Can LeBron James whip Luka Doncic into shape following the Lakers’ blockbuster trade for the young point guard from the Dallas Mavericks? 

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Eddie Sun, Jack Ross