The Illegal Trans Woman

Is America at risk of erasing transgender people? Host Ellie Krug tackles this urgent question in her show, The Illegal Trans Woman, while confronting the growing threats to the LGBTQ+ community and the very existence of trans and gender variant individuals. A transgender woman herself, Ellie is a passionate advocate for her community, dedicated to fighting back against intolerance while fostering understanding and compassion for all humans. With a focus on bridging differences, Ellie invites diverse perspectives, aiming to educate and unify. However, when faced with efforts to erase her community, Ellie becomes a fierce fighter and an unrelenting voice for justice.

Tune in every Saturday for thought-provoking conversations that challenge, empower, and inspire action for a more inclusive world.

About the host
Ellie Krug transitioned from male to female at age 52 when she was a trial lawyer in Iowa; she later became one of the few attorneys nationally to try jury cases in separate genders. The author of Getting to Ellen: A Memoir about Love, Honesty and Gender Change (2013) and Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life (2025), Ellie has been a radio host on AM950 in the Twin Cities since 2016. When she’s not on the radio, Ellie presents to audiences across the country on topics around human inclusivity, working to make the world a better place for all humans.

Listen Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central at 820 AM, on TuneIn, right here on the Heartland Signal website, or tell Alexa to play WCPT from TuneIn.