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Medical transition for trans youth
December 2022 — What are the factors to consider when young transgender people want to medically transition? Guests Dr. John Steever and Dr. Matthew Oransky.
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Healthcare issues faced by transgender people
October 2022 — Trans people can face enormous discrimination. What happens when it affects their medical care? Narrated by Carys; written by Andrew.
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How anti-LGBTQ violence affects youth
December 2022 — Following yet another American mass shooting, OutCasting youth broadcaster Brianna reflects on the Pulse massacre in 2016.
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Why LGBTQ youth have to lie
November 2022 — Brianna, an OutCasting youth broadcaster, talks about the worst lie she ever had to tell. Originally presented in June 2016.
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OutCaster Alex speaks at the Gilbert Baker Memorial in NYC, June 2017
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