Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Stella & Sasha welcome Wilfred Reilly to the program for an intriguing conversation touching on gender and medicalization, political affiliations and extremism, violence and discrimination, societal myths and data analysis, and the impact of the internet on niche interests and mental health.
Wilfred Reilly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, a historically Black institution. His research interests include International Relations, contemporary American race and gender relations, and the use of modern quantitative/empirical methods to test ‘sacred cow’ theories.
In this episode, they delve into the issues surrounding gender, addressing concerns about youth and gender transition for children. They explore the challenges of obtaining reliable statistics on detransitioning and the difficulties in conducting research in the field of gender due to ideological biases. The conversation underscores the role of media bias and the evolving landscape of identity, alluding to the potential consequences of the medicalization of gender-related issues and the need for more open discussion and data collection considering that even academic studies are sometimes targeted and obstructed by activists.
The discussion also touches on the broader issues of ideological extremism and its implications for society. Wilfred shares his insights into debunking misconceptions related to topics like police violence and discrimination. He also shares about instances of fake hate crimes on college campuses, shedding light on how seemingly innocuous events were misconstrued and magnified, highlighting the prevalence of victimization and the consequences of seeking attention through such incidents. Sasha raises concerns about the impact of such ideological paranoia on people's mental health and interpersonal relationships while Wilfred draws parallels between this ideological extremism and traditional religious beliefs, suggesting that both can lead to a level of paranoia and fear. This conversation offers no shortage of intriguing stories that challenge common narratives and assumptions.
Links:
Genspect’s: The Bigger Picture
genspect.org/the-bigger-picture-continues-denver-colorado
Wilfred Reilly on Twitter
twitter.com/wil_da_beast630
Buy Wilfred Reilly’s Books
Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me
amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told-ebook/dp/B0BDZMZJ4C
Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About
amazon.com/Taboo-Facts-Cant-Talk-About/dp/162157928X
Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War
amazon.com/Hate-Crime-Hoax-Lefts-Campaign/dp/1621577783
The $50,000,000 Question: An Engagingly Empirical Examination of the Relationship between "Privilege" and Pride
amazon.com/000-Question-Engagingly-Examination-Relationship/dp/3659846031
More links you might find useful:
Why the Mental Health of Liberal Girls Sank First and Fastest
jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/mental-health-liberal-girls
Affluenza: How To Be Successful and Stay Sane
amazon.com/Affluenza-Oliver-James/dp/0091900107
Database of Fatal Police Shootings:
(you might need a subscription to view this url, but tit contains useful filtering tools that enable you to see where Wilfred got the stats he cited)
washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database
Order Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents
whenkidssaytheyretrans.com
Support the Show & Access Exclusive Content
patreon.com/WiderLensPod
Join the conversation on YouTube
youtube.com/@widerlenspod
If you liked this episode, more episodes you might find interesting:
Episode 52 - Gender Dysphoria & Detransition Research: A Conversation W/ Dr. Lisa Littman
youtu.be/-_FEH0bcp5Y?si=lSkI5aKtl2kNMI0z
Episode 64 - Pioneers Series: Psychotherapy Pre- and Post-Transition with Az Hakeem
youtu.be/yjxszfhgLcc?feature=shared
Episode 115 — How Online Communities Shape Thought, Desire, and Doubt about Transition: with Eliza Mondegreen
youtu.be/3tAvRWq7wOA?feature=shared
Episode 116 — Identity Politics vs. The Pursuit of Knowledge with Dr. Michael Bailey
youtu.be/dHqDGVRzoGk
Follow-Up Episode: 116 Part II - Retraction w/ Dr. Michael Bailey
youtu.be/0v8Tw93s2T0?feature=shared
Episode 118 - Prioritizing Expensive & Invasive Interventions: American Healthcare w/ Zhenya Abbruzzese
youtu.be/YhLA02Dtupc?feature=shared
Please visit widerlenspod.com to explore more content, access additional resources, or to join our listener community.
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For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups:
Sasha Ayad: inspiredteentherapy.com/parents-start-here
Stella O’Malley: stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching
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Stella & Sasha welcome Wilfred Reilly to the program for an intriguing conversation touching on gender and medicalization, political affiliations and extremism, violence and discrimination, societal myths and data analysis, and the impact of the internet on niche interests and mental health.
Wilfred Reilly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, a historically Black institution. His research interests include International Relations, contemporary American race and gender relations, and the use of modern quantitative/empirical methods to test ‘sacred cow’ theories.
In this episode, they delve into the issues surrounding gender, addressing concerns about youth and gender transition for children. They explore the challenges of obtaining reliable statistics on detransitioning and the difficulties in conducting research in the field of gender due to ideological biases. The conversation underscores the role of media bias and the evolving landscape of identity, alluding to the potential consequences of the medicalization of gender-related issues and the need for more open discussion and data collection considering that even academic studies are sometimes targeted and obstructed by activists.
The discussion also touches on the broader issues of ideological extremism and its implications for society. Wilfred shares his insights into debunking misconceptions related to topics like police violence and discrimination. He also shares about instances of fake hate crimes on college campuses, shedding light on how seemingly innocuous events were misconstrued and magnified, highlighting the prevalence of victimization and the consequences of seeking attention through such incidents. Sasha raises concerns about the impact of such ideological paranoia on people's mental health and interpersonal relationships while Wilfred draws parallels between this ideological extremism and traditional religious beliefs, suggesting that both can lead to a level of paranoia and fear. This conversation offers no shortage of intriguing stories that challenge common narratives and assumptions.
Links:
Genspect’s: The Bigger Picture
genspect.org/the-bigger-picture-continues-denver-colorado
Wilfred Reilly on Twitter
twitter.com/wil_da_beast630
Buy Wilfred Reilly’s Books
Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me
amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told-ebook/dp/B0BDZMZJ4C
Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About
amazon.com/Taboo-Facts-Cant-Talk-About/dp/162157928X
Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War
amazon.com/Hate-Crime-Hoax-Lefts-Campaign/dp/1621577783
The $50,000,000 Question: An Engagingly Empirical Examination of the Relationship between "Privilege" and Pride
amazon.com/000-Question-Engagingly-Examination-Relationship/dp/3659846031
More links you might find useful:
Why the Mental Health of Liberal Girls Sank First and Fastest
jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/mental-health-liberal-girls
Affluenza: How To Be Successful and Stay Sane
amazon.com/Affluenza-Oliver-James/dp/0091900107
Database of Fatal Police Shootings:
(you might need a subscription to view this url, but tit contains useful filtering tools that enable you to see where Wilfred got the stats he cited)
washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database
Order Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents
whenkidssaytheyretrans.com
Support the Show & Access Exclusive Content
patreon.com/WiderLensPod
Join the conversation on YouTube
youtube.com/@widerlenspod
If you liked this episode, more episodes you might find interesting:
Episode 52 - Gender Dysphoria & Detransition Research: A Conversation W/ Dr. Lisa Littman
youtu.be/-_FEH0bcp5Y?si=lSkI5aKtl2kNMI0z
Episode 64 - Pioneers Series: Psychotherapy Pre- and Post-Transition with Az Hakeem
youtu.be/yjxszfhgLcc?feature=shared
Episode 115 — How Online Communities Shape Thought, Desire, and Doubt about Transition: with Eliza Mondegreen
youtu.be/3tAvRWq7wOA?feature=shared
Episode 116 — Identity Politics vs. The Pursuit of Knowledge with Dr. Michael Bailey
youtu.be/dHqDGVRzoGk
Follow-Up Episode: 116 Part II - Retraction w/ Dr. Michael Bailey
youtu.be/0v8Tw93s2T0?feature=shared
Episode 118 - Prioritizing Expensive & Invasive Interventions: American Healthcare w/ Zhenya Abbruzzese
youtu.be/YhLA02Dtupc?feature=shared
Please visit widerlenspod.com to explore more content, access additional resources, or to join our listener community.
Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@widerlenspod
For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups:
Sasha Ayad: inspiredteentherapy.com/parents-start-here
Stella O’Malley: stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching
To learn more about our sponsors, visit:
GETA
Genspect
