J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were 'profoundly' misunderstood

'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling is speaking out in a new podcast, 'The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling,' saying she 'never set out to upset anyone'

The Free Press describes “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling” as an audio documentary that “examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor and depth about the controversies surrounding her — from book bans to debates on gender and sex.”J.K.

“I never set out to upset anyone,” Rowling says in the podcast trailer. “However, I was not uncomfortable with getting off my pedestal.”

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

latimes /  🏆 11. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling says people 'misunderstood' her comments about biological sexJ.K. Rowling is addressing the backlash she received over comments regarding biological sex in a new podcast. The “Harry Potter” author’s 2020 statement left trans activists critical of her.
Read more »

J.K. Rowling Claims Her Statements On Transgender Women Have Been ‘Profoundly’ Misunderstood In New PodcastHarryPotter author J.K. Rowling, whose statements on transgender people have drawn widespread criticism over the years as transphobic, now says her viewpoint has been “profoundly” misunderstood
Read more »

Steven Spielberg Is Very Happy He Turned Down Harry PotterFilmmaker Steven Spielberg had the opportunity to get involved in bringing the Harry Potter [...]
Read more »

Steven Spielberg is 'very happy' he turned down Harry PotterSteven Spielberg is 'very happy' he turned down the Harry Potter franchise, thanks for asking
Read more »

JK Rowling critic forced to publicly apologize for calling her a Nazi after lawsuit threatOne critic who called 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling a 'Nazi' was forced to publicly apologize and retract his statement after she threatened legal action.
Read more »

J.K. Rowling in New Podcast: 'I Never Set Out to Upset Anyone'Well, it looks like bestselling author & 'Harry Potter' creator J.K. Rowling has more to say. As the furor over her past comments that were seen by many as anti-transgender rages on, Rowling and The Free Press announced that the author has a podcast coming out on February 21st. Hosted by Megan Phelps-Roper, The Witch […]\n
Read more »