The Illegal Trans Woman

The Illegal Trans Woman

Is America at risk of erasing transgender people? Host Ellie Krug tackles this urgent question in her show, The Illegal Trans Woman, while confronting the growing threats to the LGBTQ+ community and the very existence of trans and gender variant individuals. A transgender woman herself, Ellie is a passionate advocate for her community, dedicated to fighting back against intolerance while fostering understanding and compassion for all humans. With a focus on bridging differences, Ellie invites diverse perspectives, aiming to educate and unify. However, when faced with efforts to erase her community, Ellie becomes a fierce fighter and an unrelenting voice for justice. Tune in Saturdays at 3 PM for thought-provoking conversations that challenge, empower, and inspire action for a more inclusive world. And podcast the show anytime on your favorite app!

Episodes

September 7, 2026 44 mins
To start this week’s show, I discuss my recent “Trans 101” workshop for the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and address a right-wing hit piece by Alpha News attacking my inclusivity work. I also share my thoughts on a conservative legal center labeling my training “abhorrent.” Later, I am joined by journalist and author Julie Kliegman…
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This week’s Big Story is a tough look at a recent loss for our community in conservative Iowa. I break down how a small-town school board bowed to transphobic pressure and rejected the contract of Ace Rios, a highly qualified transgender band director. The Big Interview features Ken Mejia-Beal from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. We…
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Ellie reports from Colorado as she reflects on her speaking engagements in Idaho and California, with the Big Interview featuring Emily Jackson-Edney, a trans woman who has fought against Idaho’s slew of draconian anti-trans laws.
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To start this week I dive into the troubling anti-trans developments out of Texas, examining a settlement that forces a Houston children’s hospital to halt gender-affirming care and track patients. Next, I am joined by Sarah Harry, a clinical counselor based in Rogers, Minnesota, to discuss her vital work with transgender youth and her six-week…
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To start this week’s show I am joined by Dylan Comney, founder of the Ottawa, Illinois Family Pride Festival and the Humankind Initiative, to discuss their incredible work creating safe spaces and year-round programming for the local LGBTQ+ community. We also delve into the importance of visible allyship and Dylan’s courageous upcoming run for city…
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To start this week’s show I reflect on the heartbreaking suicide of May Pollard, a young trans girl in Idaho, examining the devastating impact of the state’s anti-transgender laws and the cruel denial of gender-affirming care. We also delve into Lambda Legal’s crucial lawsuit challenging the discriminatory bathroom bans that targeted her in school. Later,…
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July 21, 2026 44 mins
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To start this week’s show, I reflect on the deeply harmful actions of JK Rowling, examining her virulent anti-transgender activism and the disturbing exclusion of trans women from vital shelter services in Scotland. We also delve into Amnesty International’s recent report correctly identifying the TERF movement as a serious threat to human rights. Later, I…
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To start this week’s show, I reflect on the current political landscape and examine what true transgender allyship looks like, contrasting the harmful scapegoating by some politicians with the fierce advocacy of leaders like Senator Ed Markey and Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also take a solemn moment to honor Juniper Blessing, a young trans woman…
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To start this week’s show, I break down the devastating new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Title IX that bars transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams. I examine the majority opinion authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, alarming concurring statements regarding mental health, and the troubling legal precedents this sets for our…
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This week, I am thrilled to bring you a very special episode recorded live from Loring Park in Minneapolis during the massive Twin Cities Pride festival! To kick things off, I sit down with my dear friends Frank and Ryan to dive into their personal coming out stories and discuss what Pride truly means to…
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To start this week’s show I fly solo for a special “Ellie’s Talking Head” episode to break down a terrifying new proposed federal rule from the Office of Management and Budget. I dive deep into this massive 400-page document spearheaded by Project 2025 architect Russell Vought, exposing how it aims to leverage federal grant money…
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We’re broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival in Minnesota to celebrate our beautiful and diverse community! I first sit down with my dear friend Christopher to discuss the emotional weight of his first Pride parade in the 1990s, the tragic history of the AIDS epidemic, and the vital importance of solidarity between gay…
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To start this week’s show, I dive into the reality of Pride Month by examining some incredibly concerning new polling data from Gallup. The survey reveals a significant drop in support for same-sex marriage and a steep decline in the acceptance of transgender people, largely driven by relentless MAGA propaganda. I am then joined by…
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To start this week’s show, I celebrate a fun milestone with the podcast making Feedspot’s list of the top 100 transgender podcasts. But the news quickly turns serious as I break down the alarming collapse of trans rights in the UK. From the NHS effectively banning puberty blockers for minors and wait times for adults…
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To start this week’s show I break down the White House’s alarming new counter-terrorism strategy that equates “radically pro-transgender” groups with international threats like ISIS and drug cartels. It’s a dangerous move that mirrors the “TIVE” designation proposed by Project 2025, aimed at chilling advocacy and threatening the very right to exist. I am then…
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Ellie Krug fills in for Matt today. On the show: Trump’s treasury slush fund; the trump administration draining our military’s munitions; Aly Gibbs from Assigned Media; Remembering former NBA player Jason Collins who came out as gay 13 years ago; Roots being banned in a Tennessee town; Ana Radelat of MinnPost; egg expiration dates; new…
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In this week’s Big Story, I dive into the Department of Justice’s chilling “fishing expedition” against 36 Illinois school districts for the “crime” of protecting trans students’ rights and fostering inclusive classrooms. It’s a blatant federal overreach aimed at intimidating school officials and erasing our community from public life. I am then joined by the…
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In this week’s Big Story, I celebrate Chet Hassen, a Michigan college athletic director who proved that empathy is a superpower after he was reinstated following a suspension for defending a trans student-athlete. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when a community stands up for what’s right. I am then joined by Kat Rohn,…
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In this week’s Big Story, I break down a major legal victory against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Kennedy Declaration,” which sought to strip federal funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care. We celebrate the recent ruling by Federal Judge Mustafa Kasubhai, who deemed these HHS regulations unconstitutional, restoring life-saving care to families across blue states. I…
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