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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
An audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author.
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Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K.
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Chapter 6: Natalie and Noah
Transgender fans of Harry Potter share their criticism of J.K.
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Chapter 5: The Tweets
After years of observing the conflict between advocates for trans rights and women’s rights, J.K.
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Chapter 4: TERF Wars
The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source.
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Chapter 3: A New Pyre
The early days of the internet collide with the feverish fandom of “Harry Potter,” and a sprawling, global community emerges.
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Chapter 2: Burn The Witch
As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s.
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Chapter 1: Plotted In Darkness
Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K.
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