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The interview closed with a discussion on the contentious issue of trans rights in Congress, sparked by new legislative debates regarding restroom use following the election of the first transgender member of Congress, Sarah McBride. The guest described the actions of House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace as misplaced. He argued that while there are broader societal issues at play, the focus on one individual’s bathroom use was both trivial and disrespectful. He urged that, in light of pressing global and domestic issues, concerns about where someone goes to the bathroom should take a backseat.