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Chapter 2: Burn The Witch

2/21/2023

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

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As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org.

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Chapter 2: Burn The Witch

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

More episodes from "The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling"

Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?

Chapter 6: Natalie and Noah

Chapter 5: The Tweets

Chapter 4: TERF Wars

Chapter 3: A New Pyre

Chapter 2: Burn The Witch

Chapter 1: Plotted In Darkness

Trailer