Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (12)
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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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. 76: Defending Smith College & Fighting the New Counterterrorism Narrative

May 18, 2026 44m

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.…

The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026 1h 28m

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…

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

May 11, 2026 44m

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…

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

May 04, 2026 44m

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…

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

Apr 27, 2026 44m

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…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 72: Montana Upholds Individual Dignity and Book Bans

Apr 20, 2026 44m

This week’s Big Story is a groundbreaking look at a legal win for our community in Big Sky Country. I break down a massive Montana Supreme Court decision that upholds the state constitution’s promise…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 71: May Day Strike

Apr 13, 2026 44m

For the Big Interview this week I welcome Jules Langlois to the show as he talks about the upcoming nationwide strikes on May 1. Also, I talk about two horrific bills that have been passed in Idaho…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 70: Expanding to Chicago & Catholic Gender Affirming Care Ban

Apr 06, 2026 44m

This week, The Illegal Trans Woman celebrates a major milestone as we officially expand our reach to the humans of Chicago on WCPT 820 AM. For our Big Interview, I sit down with Asheville journalist…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 69: Heading to North Dakota for Trans Visibility and Advocacy

Mar 30, 2026 46m

This week, I’m preparing to head West to Fargo and Moorhead, continuing my mission to bring visibility to places where our community is often kept in the shadows. In this “Talking Head” show, the…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 68: Zen Buddhism and the Fight for Trans Rights in Idaho

Mar 23, 2026 48m

This week’s Big Story is a series of draconian hits to the trans community, starting in Idaho where the legislature passed HB 752, a bathroom bill that attaches a felony charge and up to five years…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 67: West Virginia Legal Blows and the Fight for Assigned Media

Mar 16, 2026 48m

I’m diving deep into a West Virginia federal appeals court ruling that has me absolutely floored. The court decided to deny Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, and what’s truly chilling…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 66: The Fight for Identity and Resistance in Kansas

Mar 09, 2026 45m

This week’s Big Story is a heavy one as we look at the literal onslaught of anti-trans legislation sweeping through statehouses and even reaching the Supreme Court. We’re tracking over 700 bills—from…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 65: Stripping Dignity in Kansas and the Power of Trans Voices

Mar 02, 2026 46m

This week’s Big Story is a sobering look at how history is repeating itself in America. Ellie breaks down the chilling similarities between current anti-trans legislation in states like Kansas and…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 64: The Chilling New War on Transgender Adults

Feb 23, 2026 47m

In this week’s Big Story, I dive into the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” and the alarming comments made by its president, Kevin Roberts, regarding the future of gender-affirming care for…

The Illegal Trans Woman Ep. 63: Truth, ICE, and Local Governance with Trustee Amy Hootmaker

Feb 16, 2026 47m

This week’s Big Story starts with a bit of a sidebar on ICE purportedly drawing down its agents in Minnesota. While the Trump administration claims it’s because the state has finally started…

The Illegal Trans Woman Ep. 62 – Alarming New Guidance on Gender Affirming Care for Minors; Isaac Johnsom of TransLawrence Coalition

Feb 09, 2026 48m

Ellie discusses the new guidance from the American Association of Plastic Surgeons now recommending no gender-affirming care for peopel under 18; Isaac Johnson of TransLawrence Coalition in Lawrence,…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 61 (Encore): Trans Lives in Uniform and on the Ice

Feb 02, 2026 48m

The Big Story is about the US Air Force retracting pension-award letters to a dozen transgender service members with 15-18 years of service who were being drummed out of the military due to Trump’s…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 60: Lyz Lenz on “Why Minnesota” and Resisting the ICE crackdown

Jan 26, 2026 47m

This week’s Big Story is split into two disturbing reports: the escalating and ominous actions of ICE agents in Minnesota—including the abduction of observers—and the Trump administration’s targeting…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 59: ICE Raids, SCOTUS Arguments, and a Grassroots Victory in Carver County

Jan 19, 2026 48m

This week’s Big Story covers the terrifying ICE raids sweeping the Twin Cities and my concerns regarding the Supreme Court’s recent arguments on transgender student athletes. For the Big Interview, I…

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 58: Justice for Renee Good & Arlington, TX Repeals Protections

Jan 12, 2026 47m

This week’s Big Story focuses on the tragic murder of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, a horrific act that highlights the dangers facing our community and the need for accountability. For the Big…

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