Do Americans support anti-trans policies being enacted across US?

May. 09, 2023 Politics

Americans have conflicting views on anti-trans policies being pushed in Republican states, says a new Washington Post-KFF poll. KCRW looks at the nuances.

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Credits

Guest:

Laura Meckler - staff writer at the Washington Post - @laurameckler

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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