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From Homophobia to Transphobia; NYC Health Commissioner; NYS Legislators Rush to Wrap Up; Do You Let Your Kids Play With Toy Guns?
The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 1, 2022
Coming up on today's show:Â
- To kick off Pride Month, William Eskridge, Yale Law School professor and author of many books, including (with Christopher Riano) Marriage Equality: From Outlaws to In-Laws (Yale University Press, 2020), reflects on how transphobia has replaced homophobia as the most common form of hate and fearmongering directed toward LGBTQ folks, as well as the combination of hate and fear that the term "phobia" suggests.
- New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan talks about his mental health agenda for NYC, plus other health-related concerns.
- The legislative session in Albany ends this week. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the flurry of bills likely to pass before the deadline -- and what's not getting to a vote.
- Parents, do you let your kids play with toy guns? Water guns? What about when they use their hands to "shoot" their friends? Call in to discuss how you navigate toy guns and your children's play.
