We begin with the Big Story of how some public school systems are fighting back against Trump’s DOJ/Department of Education edicts that seek to bar trans students from restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity. Some  districts in Virginia are suing and in Denver, the school superintendent, Dr. Alex Morrero, has issued a forceful statement in support of all queer students. The Big Interview is with USA Today journalist Will Carless who reports on the background for his August 29 piece titled, “No, There is Not an ‘Epidemic’ of Shootings by Trans People.” The world at large, but especially MAGA, needs to read that piece and hear my interview of Will!