Episode 185: Caro De Robertis

Listen to this episode from Gender Reveal on Spotify. Tuck chats with author Caro De Robertis (they/them). Topics include: Caro’s oral history work with trans, genderqueer, and two-spirit elders of color Why Spanish can be more gender-affirming than English  How Caro’s knowledge of South American dictatorships informs their perspective on US politics  Why Black trans women were encouraged to detransition during the AIDS crisis (and other stories from elders) Plus: Butch babies, genderfuck, and staying free (!) Gender Ordeal be in Chicago (4/24), Minneapolis (4/25) and Brooklyn (5/9) and then we’re done forever! Grab your tickets at genderpodcast.com/live see u soon!!! This Week in Gender: We share info about US border crossings.  How to enter the US with your digital privacy intact (Wired) Tracking the foreign nationals detained by ICE as tourists or U.S. residents (Axios) What green-card and visa holders should know before traveling abroad (NPR) Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated. (ACLU) Countries issue advisories about trans people traveling to the United States (CNN) Submit a piece of Theymail: Today’s message was from the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage. Find Caro at caroderobertis.com. So Many Stars is available for pre-order now. ~~ Join our Patreon to access our monthly bonus episodes and weekly newsletter. Find transcripts and more at genderpodcast.com. We’re also on Instagram @gendereveal. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional music: “Huffalo” “Four Count” & “Nine Count” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: DeleteMe (code: TUCK20)