8 episodes
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling The Free Press
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4.7 • 282 Ratings
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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is 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. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor and depth about the controversies surrounding her—from book bans to debates on gender and sex. The series also examines the forces propelling this moment in history, through interviews with Rowling’s supporters and critics, journalists, historians, clinicians, and more.
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Chapter 1: Plotted In Darkness
Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. -
Chapter 2: Burn The Witch
As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. -
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. But the hopefulness of this new technology brings with it the darker impulses of human nature.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. -
Chapter 4: TERF Wars
The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. -
Chapter 5: The Tweets
After years of observing the conflict between advocates for trans rights and women’s rights, J.K. Rowling weighs in.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. -
Chapter 6: Natalie and Noah
Transgender fans of Harry Potter share their criticism of J.K. Rowling—and the experiences that inform their views.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, Megan Phelps-Roper, and Candace Mittel Kahn, with special thanks to Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org.
Customer Reviews
unbedingt anhören!
Reflektiert und mit viel Kontext und Recherche wird ein Thema diskutiert, das die Gesellschaft spaltet und bei dem ausgerechnet Frauen, die Bedenken äußern, gerne in eine radikale Ecke gedrängt und bedroht werden. Warum das so ist, welche Rolle JK Rowling spielt und warum wir die Thematik unbedingt öffentlich diskutieren müssen, ohne uns zu bedrohen oder zu canceln wird hier hervorragend aufgearbeitet.
Großartig
Wunderbarer Podcast der die Geschichte der Harry-Potter Erschafferin erzählt und dabei nicht nur auf aktuelle Ereignisse eingeht sondern auf die der letzen 30 Jahre. Immer wieder unterstützt durch Interviews von interessanten Personen. Auch von Transpersonen die darlegen warum Sie J.K. Rowling heutzutage ablehnen aber auch von solchen die Ihr positiv gegenüber stehen. Sehr tiefgründig & emotional aber auch analytisch umgehend mit der Frage was ist wenn ich falsch liege? Unterliege ich mit meiner Meinung ggf. einem Fehlschluss und tue ich dieser Autorin vielleicht unrecht wenn ich Sie all zu schnell als transphob abstempele?
Besonders toll sind sind die intimen Gespräche
Zwischen der Podcasterin und J.K.Rowling.
Nach dem Hören dieses Podcasts muss ich eingestehen, dass Rowling nicht nur eine vorzeige Feministin ist sondern zu meinen absoluten Lieblingsspersonen gehört.
Super interesting
Very interesting and polarised topic. So important to talk about it!