A new podcast, "The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling," was released Tuesday.
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A new podcast, "The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling," was released Tuesday.
Mandatory Credit: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images/FILE

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What to know about J.K. Rowling's new podcast and history of anti-trans comments

For years, J.K. Rowling, one of the best-selling authors of all time, has made inflammatory comments about transgender people, particularly trans women, using dehumanizing language and baselessly accusing them of harming cisgender women. Her words have disappointed legions of "Harry Potter" fans and even the stars who brought Rowling's books to life.