The Illegal Trans Woman

Is America at risk of erasing transgender people? Host Ellie Krug tackles this urgent question in her show, The Illegal Trans Woman, while confronting the growing threats to the LGBTQ+ community and the very existence of trans and gender variant individuals. A transgender woman herself, Ellie is a passionate advocate for her community, dedicated to fighting back against intolerance while fostering understanding and compassion for all humans. With a focus on bridging differences, Ellie invites diverse perspectives, aiming to educate and unify. However, when faced with efforts to erase her community, Ellie becomes a fierce fighter and an unrelenting voice for justice. Tune in Saturdays at 3 PM for thought-provoking conversations that challenge, empower, and inspire action for a more inclusive world. And podcast the show anytime on your favorite app!

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 79: Trans Refugees Fleeing to Seattle and Alarming Gallup Poll Data

To start this week’s show, I dive into the reality of Pride Month by examining some incredibly concerning new polling data from Gallup. The survey reveals a significant drop in support for same-sex marriage and a steep decline in the acceptance of transgender people, largely driven by relentless MAGA propaganda. I am then joined by independent journalist and Assigned Media owner Evan Urquhart to discuss his critical reporting on the wave of transgender internal refugees fleeing red states. We un...

Jun 08, 2026•45 min

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 78: UK Trans Rights Collapse and Texas Hospital Subpoenas

To start this week’s show, I celebrate a fun milestone with the podcast making Feedspot’s list of the top 100 transgender podcasts. But the news quickly turns serious as I break down the alarming collapse of trans rights in the UK. From the NHS effectively banning puberty blockers for minors and wait times for adults stretching to 25 years, to the heartbreaking reality of doubled suicide rates among trans youth, it is a horrific landscape. I also cover a new Oxford University rowing club ban on ...

Jun 01, 2026•45 min

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 76: Defending Smith College & Fighting the New Counterterrorism Narrative

To start this week’s show I break down the White House’s alarming new counter-terrorism strategy that equates “radically pro-transgender” groups with international threats like ISIS and drug cartels. It’s a dangerous move that mirrors the “TIVE” designation proposed by Project 2025, aimed at chilling advocacy and threatening the very right to exist. I am then joined by independent journalist and columnist Katelyn Burns to discuss the Department of Education’s investigation into Smith College for...

May 18, 2026•45 min

The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2026

Ellie Krug fills in for Matt today. On the show: Trump’s treasury slush fund; the trump administration draining our military’s munitions; Aly Gibbs from Assigned Media; Remembering former NBA player Jason Collins who came out as gay 13 years ago; Roots being banned in a Tennessee town; Ana Radelat of MinnPost; egg expiration dates; new federal rules to make it harder for transgender people to get guns; how transgender people can have fear when going to medical appointments The post The Matt McNe...

May 15, 2026•1 hr 29 min

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 75: Fighting the Illinois Fed. Fishing Expedition Plus Patti Vasquez

In this week’s Big Story, I dive into the Department of Justice’s chilling “fishing expedition” against 36 Illinois school districts for the “crime” of protecting trans students’ rights and fostering inclusive classrooms. It’s a blatant federal overreach aimed at intimidating school officials and erasing our community from public life. I am then joined by the incomparable Patti Vasquez, host of Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT and AM950, to discuss the creeping tide of fascism and the ...

May 11, 2026•45 min

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 74: Reinstating Empathy and the Power of Local Community Support

In this week’s Big Story, I celebrate Chet Hassen, a Michigan college athletic director who proved that empathy is a superpower after he was reinstated following a suspension for defending a trans student-athlete. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when a community stands up for what’s right. I am then joined by Kat Rohn, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota, to discuss the organization’s historic $2 million gift from MacKenzie Scott and Minnesota’s vital role as a “refuge state” in an...

May 04, 2026•45 min

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 73: A Major Legal Victory Against RFK’s Anti Trans Regulations

In this week’s Big Story, I break down a major legal victory against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Kennedy Declaration,” which sought to strip federal funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care. We celebrate the recent ruling by Federal Judge Mustafa Kasubhai, who deemed these HHS regulations unconstitutional, restoring life-saving care to families across blue states. I am then joined by Richard Chew, host of Chew’s Views weekday mornings 6-8 AM on AM950, for a candid conversation about t...

Apr 27, 2026•45 min

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