This Critical Defiance episode, hosted by BobbySox and Neils Olesen, delves into the significance of Transgender Day of Visibility, addressing the celebration and challenges faced by the trans community. The episode critiques media manipulation, legislative battles, and misinformation about trans people. It discusses legislative measures, portrayals, and the impact on real lives.

The hosts also cover current events, including the murder case of Sam Nordquist, restrictive bills in the U.S., SignalGate, and Elon Musk’s controversial comments.

The hosts highlight the importance of trans history and visibility, drawing from historical examples such as Pharaoh Akhenaten and activist Marsha P. Johnson. The discussion extends to misconceptions about trans people, the difference between being trans and drag, and even nature’s instances of gender variance.

The episode concludes with calls to action for allyship and advocacy.

Links & Resources

* International Transgender Day of Visibility – Wikipedia

* Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union

* Killing of Sam Nordquist – Wikipedia

* Vivian Jenna Wilson on Being Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Protecting Trans Youth and Taking on the Right Online | Teen Vogue

* 16 Remarkable Historical Figures who were Transgender – History Collection

* Meet the Rare Gender-Neutral Kitten With No Sex Organs | Smithsonian

* Five wild lionesses grow a mane and start acting like males | New Scientist

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Critical Defiance: Transgender Day of Visibility
• (00:02:02 ) - LGBTQ issues in the US
• (00:09:52 ) - "Are Testosterone Injections Bad For Women?"
• (00:10:25 ) - President Trump's latest executive order on election
• (00:11:28 ) - Trump's Secret Chat on Signal
• (00:14:20 ) - Trump Threatens Iran With Bomber
• (00:15:27 ) - The Trans Mental Illness
• (00:21:58 ) - Mental Illness?
• (00:25:49 ) - Transgender Voices: Visible AF Non Binary
• (00:30:06 ) - What Is Trans Visibility Day?
• (00:32:18 ) - Marsha P. Johnson at the Stonewall riots
• (00:35:35 ) - Transgender Fear mongering
• (00:39:59 ) - QUEEN AND DRAG
• (00:43:17 ) - Is Transness Normal For Cats?
• (00:47:03 ) - Critical Defiance: Week 3