{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695ff52ed8ac698e7e1291b4/695ff557d11f0c4fbb72ad2e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Harry Potter Fandom Faces Its Biggest Test","description":"<p>While J.K. Rowling <a href=\"https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1912644919103004807\"><u>celebrates</u></a> a new UK ruling that classifies “women” as biologically female, casting for the upcoming HBO Max adaptation is underway. Which fans have stuck by the series despite <a href=\"https://glaad.org/gap/jk-rowling/\"><u>the author’s views</u></a>, and will others be able to resist the siren call of a brand new TV series? Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay welcome ICYMI’s new producer Vic Whitley-Berry to talk about their feelings of betrayal watching the creator of their childhood favorite series incessantly target trans people online and publicly back anti-trans campaigns. Then, we’re joined by pop culture expert and YouTuber <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@Princess_Weekes\"><u>Princess Weekes</u></a>, who shares her experience helping readers “deconstruct” from the Harry Potter fandom.</p>\n<p>This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Vic Whitley-Berry, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. </p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}