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On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else.]]>enPoliticsCopyright What The Trans!?https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ede4a8de544d66c04ebe6c20989c124b.jpghttp://Whatthetrans.wordpress.comTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:24:51 +0000What The Trans!?What The Trans!?whatthetranz@gmail.comWe are Michelle and Ashleigh, and we are mighty. On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else.
On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep158-nerding-out-with-luyanda-lewis-nyawo--72648158

A new direct care clinic for the trans community will open in New York City, but is it all that was promised by mayor Zohran Mamdani?

A quick run through of some developments around the EHRC, including some serious questioning by the Women & Equalities Committee.

The sterling work done by the local government committee within UNISON.

Stories of snowflakes upset that people disagree with them, in Loser's Corner! 

And a nice chill one in our meat this time, with a nice long chat with nonbinary actor Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo, as featured in Baldur's Gate III, Wednesday and most recently, the new Russell T. Davies drama, Tip Toe.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep158]]>b99824a7-dda4-4d8f-ac73-97dc926af06eTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this slightly-lighter-than-usual episode, our hosts Flint and Ashleigh talk through: - A new direct care clinic for the trans community will open in New York City, but is it all that was promised by mayor Zohran Mamdani? - A quick run through of...

A new direct care clinic for the trans community will open in New York City, but is it all that was promised by mayor Zohran Mamdani?

A quick run through of some developments around the EHRC, including some serious questioning by the Women & Equalities Committee.

The sterling work done by the local government committee within UNISON.

Stories of snowflakes upset that people disagree with them, in Loser's Corner! 

And a nice chill one in our meat this time, with a nice long chat with nonbinary actor Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo, as featured in Baldur's Gate III, Wednesday and most recently, the new Russell T. Davies drama, Tip Toe.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep158]]>6218true158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep157-loving-me-helping-you--72412318

Some of the reactions to the EHRC's new code of practise NOTE: There will be a special episode all about the EHRC and their "guidance" coming later, so this week's episode does not do an intense deep dive.

New health secretary James Murray has changed his mind on trans women being women. Completely coincidentally, we've changed our minds on James Murray.

Concerns raised by clinicians about the new Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy policy and how it falls drastically short of being ethical or scientifically sound. 

Regular segments Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and some much-needed Trans Joy

For our main segment, we have an interview with Melissa from Loving Me, the only UK-wide trans & nonbinary domestic violence refuge & support service that is run entirely by trans & nonbinary people. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep157]]>53f7b095-e710-40eb-9bda-248650e5e8bfMon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this week's episode, hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over - Some of the reactions to the EHRC's new code of practise NOTE: There will be a special episode all about the EHRC and their "guidance" coming later, so this week's episode does not do an...

Some of the reactions to the EHRC's new code of practise NOTE: There will be a special episode all about the EHRC and their "guidance" coming later, so this week's episode does not do an intense deep dive.

New health secretary James Murray has changed his mind on trans women being women. Completely coincidentally, we've changed our minds on James Murray.

Concerns raised by clinicians about the new Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy policy and how it falls drastically short of being ethical or scientifically sound. 

Regular segments Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and some much-needed Trans Joy

For our main segment, we have an interview with Melissa from Loving Me, the only UK-wide trans & nonbinary domestic violence refuge & support service that is run entirely by trans & nonbinary people. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep157]]>5528true157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep156-trans-intimacy-the-private-parts--72163714

Good news from the Colorado supreme court! 

The guidance released by the EHRC is discussed in brief, with more to come next week.

Wes Streeting is no longer Health Secretary! What does this mean for trans healthcare? Spoiler alert: Probably not much.

The BMA's long-awaited response to the Cass review.

Our usual segments Action Alley and Trans Joy.

Finally, an extensive interview with US author Riki Wilchins about her life, her research and her upcoming new book, Let's (Not) Talk About (Transgender) Sex: The Erotic Erasure of Trans Desire & Sexuality, which will be released on Thursday May 28th.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep156]]>284a9898-a585-4b3f-a4d7-4a334875a201Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, on an absolute unit of an episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint talk about:  - Good news from the Colorado supreme court!  - The guidance released by the EHRC is discussed in brief, with more to come next week. - Wes Streeting is no longer...

Good news from the Colorado supreme court! 

The guidance released by the EHRC is discussed in brief, with more to come next week.

Wes Streeting is no longer Health Secretary! What does this mean for trans healthcare? Spoiler alert: Probably not much.

The BMA's long-awaited response to the Cass review.

Our usual segments Action Alley and Trans Joy.

Finally, an extensive interview with US author Riki Wilchins about her life, her research and her upcoming new book, Let's (Not) Talk About (Transgender) Sex: The Erotic Erasure of Trans Desire & Sexuality, which will be released on Thursday May 28th.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep156]]>7442true156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep155-frankenstein-s-evidence-the-modern-phrenology--71986465

The IOC is to introduce SRY gene sex testing for all entrants competing in the female categories for all events.

Parkrun finds itself caught in the Eye of Sauron. Sorry, I meant legal threats from the Alliance Defending Freedom.

Our interview mentioned above for the Meat

USA Powerlifting finds itself in Loser's Corner.

Some tips for fighting back in Action Alley

And finally our usual palate cleanser of Trans Joy.

]]>01bcc532-fc47-4e84-853e-0d39cb597b60Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this extra-strength episode, our hosts, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh try something a little different. We have many (but not all) of our usual format points but our entire episode this week is dedicated to a single premise: sports science is...

The IOC is to introduce SRY gene sex testing for all entrants competing in the female categories for all events.

Parkrun finds itself caught in the Eye of Sauron. Sorry, I meant legal threats from the Alliance Defending Freedom.

Our interview mentioned above for the Meat

USA Powerlifting finds itself in Loser's Corner.

Some tips for fighting back in Action Alley

And finally our usual palate cleanser of Trans Joy.

]]>7961true155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep154-another-brick-in-stonewall--71697272

Some welcome good news from Montana, USA.

A brief look at who else but the EHRC. 

A certain US pick-me on the cusp of realising that her collaboration will not save her.

Quickly checking in with the people absolutely having a normal one over at Sex Matters. 

Lining up a Telegraph article for a roast. 

As the title suggests, for our Meat this time we're taking a dip in the waters of Stonewall bay, after their announcement of their upcoming new Chair, Kezia Dugdale and the extremely questionable remarks Dugdale made about a certain author of derivative wizard fiction.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep154]]>993fafff-6f84-4c87-a537-dc19d4fa1cf8Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, our beleaguered hosts Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint look with a critical eye over:  - Some welcome good news from Montana, USA. - A brief look at who else but the EHRC.  - A certain US pick-me on the cusp of realising that her collaboration...

Some welcome good news from Montana, USA.

A brief look at who else but the EHRC. 

A certain US pick-me on the cusp of realising that her collaboration will not save her.

Quickly checking in with the people absolutely having a normal one over at Sex Matters. 

Lining up a Telegraph article for a roast. 

As the title suggests, for our Meat this time we're taking a dip in the waters of Stonewall bay, after their announcement of their upcoming new Chair, Kezia Dugdale and the extremely questionable remarks Dugdale made about a certain author of derivative wizard fiction.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep154]]>3912true154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep153-unkind-rewind--71308739

Ashleigh the Solarpunk fills you in on thrilling tales of her adventures and a content warning is given, because it's just that sort of "adventure." 

A triple-decked Pond Hoppin' segment that ends with some uncharacteristically good news. I know! We were surprised too. 

The NHS has published a new service specification for Children and Young People's (CYP) gender services. We assess the damage.

A foray to the high street as Sex Matters (attempt to) take on M&S!

Some quick notes about our staffing levels after PinkNews made all their reporters redundant. Also, we talk about how PinkNews made all their reporters redundant. 

It's been a year since the Supreme Court judgement. Yes, that one. We look back and reflect on what's changed and what it feels like has changed, even though it really hasn't.

Our usual smattering of Trans Joy as a palate-cleanser.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep153 Kickflips for Trans Lives!]]>0f7f4f33-5ba4-4aad-935f-0aab782ff213Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, the delightful duo of Ashleigh and Flint take you through: - Ashleigh the Solarpunk fills you in on thrilling tales of her adventures and a content warning is given, because it's just that sort of "adventure."  - A triple-decked Pond...

Ashleigh the Solarpunk fills you in on thrilling tales of her adventures and a content warning is given, because it's just that sort of "adventure." 

A triple-decked Pond Hoppin' segment that ends with some uncharacteristically good news. I know! We were surprised too. 

The NHS has published a new service specification for Children and Young People's (CYP) gender services. We assess the damage.

A foray to the high street as Sex Matters (attempt to) take on M&S!

Some quick notes about our staffing levels after PinkNews made all their reporters redundant. Also, we talk about how PinkNews made all their reporters redundant. 

It's been a year since the Supreme Court judgement. Yes, that one. We look back and reflect on what's changed and what it feels like has changed, even though it really hasn't.

Our usual smattering of Trans Joy as a palate-cleanser.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep153 Kickflips for Trans Lives!]]>4919true153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep152-trailblazer-talks-hiv-the-hrc--71082368

More anti-trans activity North of the border in Scotland.

An update on the Girlguiding policy which now has a ticking clock: all trans guides and volunteers must leave by September 6th.

A look at the machinations of Darlington council and their recent motion regarding that supreme court judgement.

An interview with Tori Cooper of the Human Rights Campaign in the US about her life, work and current focus.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep152]]>58054849-75e3-4809-b78f-338bccf4f051Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:08:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, in a special US-focused episode, our mighty duo of Alyx and Flint talk about: - More anti-trans activity North of the border in Scotland. - An update on the Girlguiding policy which now has a ticking clock: all trans guides and...

More anti-trans activity North of the border in Scotland.

An update on the Girlguiding policy which now has a ticking clock: all trans guides and volunteers must leave by September 6th.

A look at the machinations of Darlington council and their recent motion regarding that supreme court judgement.

An interview with Tori Cooper of the Human Rights Campaign in the US about her life, work and current focus.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep152]]>5489true151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journo-free-wtt--71041178b613d8fc-510e-425c-9910-2a0290771a6aWed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0000What The Trans!?Exploring a new format because we're never ones to shy away from innovation, let us know what you think.156truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep151-how-to-spin-trends-influence-healthcare--70678146

Difficult news from the Southern states of the US in Pond Hopping. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains talking about suicide, potential murder and racism. This is signposted within the episode and a time code to skip over this story is included.

TransActual's new report "Continuing to Endure the UK's Hostile Environment.

How a particular professer is prohibited from participating in the PATHWAYS trial by the MHRA.

Our main section talks about the now 'official' halting of HRT prescriptions to 16 and 17-year olds. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep151 Submit to a zine! Extended deadline: March 28th - Open Call — Carnations, Violets & Lavender]]>c35d7715-356f-4ba5-933f-fd3dc7a6f1dbTue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this fortnight's episode, our embattled hosts Flint, Ashleigh & Alyx go over: - Difficult news from the Southern states of the US in Pond Hopping. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains talking about suicide, potential murder and racism. This...

Difficult news from the Southern states of the US in Pond Hopping. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains talking about suicide, potential murder and racism. This is signposted within the episode and a time code to skip over this story is included.

TransActual's new report "Continuing to Endure the UK's Hostile Environment.

How a particular professer is prohibited from participating in the PATHWAYS trial by the MHRA.

Our main section talks about the now 'official' halting of HRT prescriptions to 16 and 17-year olds. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep151 Submit to a zine! Extended deadline: March 28th - Open Call — Carnations, Violets & Lavender]]>3571true151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep150-good-law-great-acting--70386779

Recent enforced driver's license changes in Kansas, USA.

CONTENT WARNING: Our second story contains information about young people choosing to end their own lives and how these deaths were not included in 2024's Appleby Report. This is signposted within the episode and a time code to skip over this story is included.

Not In Our Name Women (NION Women), supported by the Good Law Project and the letters they gather that focus on reasons to stay.

New Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Submissions from the Trans Exile Network and the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention to GANHRI about the status of the UK's EHRC.

PATHWAYS and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

BUT! After escaping from the acronyms, the team talk about a trip to the theatre to see a show starring the inimitable Abigail Thorn, featuring an interview!

Finally, an interview with Astrid from the Trans Solidarity Alliance - the TSA is who organised the mass lobby of trans people at the UK Houses of Parliament in 2025 - to sit down and have a little chat about a recent appeal brought by the Good Law Project to the High Court. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep150  ]]>466126f0-7497-4f36-9275-fd62d6194ef7Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, Flint and Alyx are left to their own devices for this acronym-heavy episode and have the unenviable task of taking you through: - Recent enforced driver's license changes in Kansas, USA. - CONTENT WARNING: Our second story contains...

Recent enforced driver's license changes in Kansas, USA.

CONTENT WARNING: Our second story contains information about young people choosing to end their own lives and how these deaths were not included in 2024's Appleby Report. This is signposted within the episode and a time code to skip over this story is included.

Not In Our Name Women (NION Women), supported by the Good Law Project and the letters they gather that focus on reasons to stay.

New Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Submissions from the Trans Exile Network and the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention to GANHRI about the status of the UK's EHRC.

PATHWAYS and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

BUT! After escaping from the acronyms, the team talk about a trip to the theatre to see a show starring the inimitable Abigail Thorn, featuring an interview!

Finally, an interview with Astrid from the Trans Solidarity Alliance - the TSA is who organised the mass lobby of trans people at the UK Houses of Parliament in 2025 - to sit down and have a little chat about a recent appeal brought by the Good Law Project to the High Court. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep150  ]]>6850false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep149-we-read-levy-so-you-don-t-have-to--70093819The Beaches! The awesome Canadian band we mentioned. The Atomic Hound Dog! Ashleigh's old band. References: Dr Hilary Cass Chair Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people John Stewart National Director Streeting's response -Adult Services Review  Gender Identity Services for Adults (Non-Surgical Interventions) -NHS England NHS commissioning » Review of adult gender dysphoria services Review of the NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England: terms of reference and key lines of enquiry Arden GEM Review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics Engagement summary report of findings "The Levy Review" - Operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England NHS England's initial response to Dr Levy's Report Statement by Wes Streeting to HoC regarding the completed Adult Services Review Levy Review: A scathing audit of NHS Trans+ healthcare that isn't radical enough to fix the problems - Queer AF Some thoughts on the Levy Review - Dr Ruth Pearce The Levy review has been published | Good Law Project   ]]>8e1875a0-d8a9-4476-989e-d7ab6057c709Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?At last! It's here! Our long-awaited deep dive into the Levy review is here! In this episode, our hosts Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx take you through what the review got right, what it got wrong and where it didn't go far enough. This is a special episode...The Beaches! The awesome Canadian band we mentioned. The Atomic Hound Dog! Ashleigh's old band. References: Dr Hilary Cass Chair Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people John Stewart National Director Streeting's response -Adult Services Review  Gender Identity Services for Adults (Non-Surgical Interventions) -NHS England NHS commissioning » Review of adult gender dysphoria services Review of the NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England: terms of reference and key lines of enquiry Arden GEM Review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics Engagement summary report of findings "The Levy Review" - Operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England NHS England's initial response to Dr Levy's Report Statement by Wes Streeting to HoC regarding the completed Adult Services Review Levy Review: A scathing audit of NHS Trans+ healthcare that isn't radical enough to fix the problems - Queer AF Some thoughts on the Levy Review - Dr Ruth Pearce The Levy review has been published | Good Law Project   ]]>6137false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep148-political-downtime--69805885

CW: This episode contains a discussion around the actions of ICE, in the USA. There's no easy way of going over this. 

Closer to home, the Council of Europe has voted to ban conversion therapy, despite the best efforts of a certain anti-trans group...

In fact that particular group had a double-whammy of deserved disappointment and we'll tell you all about it in Loser's Corner.

Followed by a considered conversation about how, in these difficult times, are we to rest. Maybe there's ways of passing time that are in and of themselves radical. From the immortal Terry Pratchett: "It's not worth doing unless someone, somewhere would much rather you weren't doing it."

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep148  ]]>04845f30-b74a-45b5-a8bf-20f51a14cc76Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, on a shorter-than-usual episode, Ashleigh and Flint take their collective feet off the accelerator and approach things in a more thoughtful way. But there is still some news talk! Including:  - CW: This episode contains a discussion...

CW: This episode contains a discussion around the actions of ICE, in the USA. There's no easy way of going over this. 

Closer to home, the Council of Europe has voted to ban conversion therapy, despite the best efforts of a certain anti-trans group...

In fact that particular group had a double-whammy of deserved disappointment and we'll tell you all about it in Loser's Corner.

Followed by a considered conversation about how, in these difficult times, are we to rest. Maybe there's ways of passing time that are in and of themselves radical. From the immortal Terry Pratchett: "It's not worth doing unless someone, somewhere would much rather you weren't doing it."

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep148  ]]>3631false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep147-hidden-curriculums--69502943

A hop across the pond to talk about stories from Texas and the US Supreme Court.

International criticism of the upcoming PATHWAYS clinical trial.

Bridget Phillipson's statement that trans people "should not be used as a political punchbag" and why that's a bit f**king rich coming from a Labour cabinet minister.

AQA educational materials and their, shall we say, problematic way of addressing gender dysphoria.

A not-quite Loser's Corner, concerning Sex Matters and the Charity Commission. 

References:  https://whatthetrans.com/ep147 Thumbnail photo credit: Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street]]>f1b4754d-6e70-4595-a041-771283722d8fMon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?We're back! Happy New Year! On this short & sweet(ish) episode, our exquisite hosts wade into the waters of:  - A hop across the pond to talk about stories from Texas and the US Supreme Court. - International criticism of the upcoming PATHWAYS...

A hop across the pond to talk about stories from Texas and the US Supreme Court.

International criticism of the upcoming PATHWAYS clinical trial.

Bridget Phillipson's statement that trans people "should not be used as a political punchbag" and why that's a bit f**king rich coming from a Labour cabinet minister.

AQA educational materials and their, shall we say, problematic way of addressing gender dysphoria.

A not-quite Loser's Corner, concerning Sex Matters and the Charity Commission. 

References:  https://whatthetrans.com/ep147 Thumbnail photo credit: Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street]]>3781false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-holly-king-s-speech--692042170a397838-8b08-44d1-94d8-08d2423355faThu, 25 Dec 2025 14:50:00 +0000What The Trans!?The studio has a visit from the Holly King himself...488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep146-what-the-yule-2025--69051482

An update on the NDAA bill in the USA.

New protections for intersex people in Victoria, Australia.

The Girlguides and the Women's Institute both saying they'd bar trans women, only for a lot of their members to rebel against it.

A quick update from the EHRC now that Falkner has finally, finally left. 

A triple-threat Loser's Corner, including a particular Scottish nurse...

And a visit from Father Transmasc, for a decidedly festive section about the nice list, and the naughty list!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep146  ]]>51eab118-524b-4cd2-aa33-04579881a1a4Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this svelte-yet-festive episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint give some details about some surprisingly positive news stories, some that you may have missed and some that you absolutely definitely have heard about, including: - An update on the NDAA...

An update on the NDAA bill in the USA.

New protections for intersex people in Victoria, Australia.

The Girlguides and the Women's Institute both saying they'd bar trans women, only for a lot of their members to rebel against it.

A quick update from the EHRC now that Falkner has finally, finally left. 

A triple-threat Loser's Corner, including a particular Scottish nurse...

And a visit from Father Transmasc, for a decidedly festive section about the nice list, and the naughty list!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep146  ]]>4770false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep145-dodge-delay-and-spin--68898805

Details allegedly 'leaked' from the Civil Service to the Times about the upcoming guidance from the EHRC. It's safe to say that we have one or two concerns about it.

The PATHWAYS trial, what it is, what it'll involve and what that stupid backronym* is supposed to mean. 

The Levy review, the much-delayed review into adult trans healthcare, featuring details of an FOI we sent and an interview with Chay from TransActual.

Plus our regular segments of Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and Trans Joy!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep145 *a real term, I promise I didn't make that up. ]]>47a165ec-8d69-4f85-93e9-edd8167cd946Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:38:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx explore the finer details of:  - Details allegedly 'leaked' from the Civil Service to the Times about the upcoming guidance from the EHRC. It's safe to say that we have one or two concerns about it. - The...

Details allegedly 'leaked' from the Civil Service to the Times about the upcoming guidance from the EHRC. It's safe to say that we have one or two concerns about it.

The PATHWAYS trial, what it is, what it'll involve and what that stupid backronym* is supposed to mean. 

The Levy review, the much-delayed review into adult trans healthcare, featuring details of an FOI we sent and an interview with Chay from TransActual.

Plus our regular segments of Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and Trans Joy!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep145 *a real term, I promise I didn't make that up. ]]>6461false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep144-special-episode-your-party-our-questions--68635426

The EHRC wanting to get out in front of any statements made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) with mixed success.

Some social science, of the LGB Alliance.

An NHS ICB threatening to close a group of GP's surgeries for continuing to support trans young people, in line with existing legislation.

Lib Dem returning officers don't get off lightly after an encounter with the FAP committee. Stop sniggering! Yes you read that correctly!

And for our meat, we find out what Your Party's Trans Liberation Group had to say about Alyx's recent article calling Your Party a waste of time...

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep144  ]]>b2fe6ca1-1965-4196-b480-20f484e34060Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over: - The EHRC wanting to get out in front of any statements made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) with mixed success. - Some social science, of the LGB Alliance....

The EHRC wanting to get out in front of any statements made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) with mixed success.

Some social science, of the LGB Alliance.

An NHS ICB threatening to close a group of GP's surgeries for continuing to support trans young people, in line with existing legislation.

Lib Dem returning officers don't get off lightly after an encounter with the FAP committee. Stop sniggering! Yes you read that correctly!

And for our meat, we find out what Your Party's Trans Liberation Group had to say about Alyx's recent article calling Your Party a waste of time...

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep144  ]]>8756false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep143-the-gender-clinic-files-part-3--68394692

Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education and the team consider its implications.

Multiple organisations have submitted evidence to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights institutions showing that the EHRC is, to put it lightly, not really fulfilling its stated role.

A symphony of statistics from two new GLP-instigated YouGov polls. 

Labour backbenchers warn of "chaos" if the EHRC's guidance is implemented as is, but not for the reasons you might be expecting. 

Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we've developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks). This final part in our series about the UK's Gender Clinic system looks at potential future outcomes, including:

• The upcoming -although much delayed- Levy Review.
• Suggested ways for the GIC's to deal with their extreme backlog of patients.
• The numerous failures of the "specialist clinic" model as it stands.
• A lack of consistent data standards across the clinics and why this presents a problem. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep143 Action Alley:  Widnes Bridge Walk: Walk in solidarity for Transgender Awareness Week If you've been affected by the Virgin active ban on trans people in bathrooms and changing  rooms, as either a member or a staffer, then the Good Law Project would like to hear from you: Post by @goodlawproject.bsky.social TransActual's MP emailing tool: Scrap the Bathroom Ban - Action Network Amnesty's emailing tool to ask the government to remain in the European Convention on Human Rights: Defend our Human Rights – Tell Your MP to Back the ECHR]]>a4a9e765-fb7e-4907-8a54-0ac65c1e6195Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, on another packed episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint rake over the coals about: - Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education and the team consider its implications. - Multiple organisations...

Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education and the team consider its implications.

Multiple organisations have submitted evidence to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights institutions showing that the EHRC is, to put it lightly, not really fulfilling its stated role.

A symphony of statistics from two new GLP-instigated YouGov polls. 

Labour backbenchers warn of "chaos" if the EHRC's guidance is implemented as is, but not for the reasons you might be expecting. 

Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we've developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks). This final part in our series about the UK's Gender Clinic system looks at potential future outcomes, including:

• The upcoming -although much delayed- Levy Review.
• Suggested ways for the GIC's to deal with their extreme backlog of patients.
• The numerous failures of the "specialist clinic" model as it stands.
• A lack of consistent data standards across the clinics and why this presents a problem. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep143 Action Alley:  Widnes Bridge Walk: Walk in solidarity for Transgender Awareness Week If you've been affected by the Virgin active ban on trans people in bathrooms and changing  rooms, as either a member or a staffer, then the Good Law Project would like to hear from you: Post by @goodlawproject.bsky.social TransActual's MP emailing tool: Scrap the Bathroom Ban - Action Network Amnesty's emailing tool to ask the government to remain in the European Convention on Human Rights: Defend our Human Rights – Tell Your MP to Back the ECHR]]>6259false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep142-the-gender-clinic-files-part-2--68209176

Two new things from our immortal archenemies, the EHRC. 

A trans woman sent to a men's prison, but sadly we're talking about the UK this time.

Bashing Back in Brighton.

Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we’ve developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks) to bring you some more information from inside the UK’s gender identity clinic system, including:

• Last time we spoke of first appointments, but we look at how waiting for a second appointment can be almost as tortuous as the first and the length of the treatment pathway itself can take several years of a person's life, just to receive appropriate treatment. 
• How the 18-25 year olds in the system are now hanging in the balance, depending on what the Levy Review's conclusions are and how they are put into practise.
• Data standards and how different models of data collection can make collation and looking for trends all the more difficult. 
• Soon you, too, will be able to access all of this data. Would you like more information about this? Then please listen to the episode. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep142  ]]>f6796da2-377c-4546-a86f-f4cf72d7bdc3Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, before jumping into our main event, our Flintless duo of Ashleigh and Alyx take in the scenery of: - Two new things from our immortal archenemies, the EHRC.  - A trans woman sent to a men's prison, but sadly we're talking about the UK...

Two new things from our immortal archenemies, the EHRC. 

A trans woman sent to a men's prison, but sadly we're talking about the UK this time.

Bashing Back in Brighton.

Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we’ve developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks) to bring you some more information from inside the UK’s gender identity clinic system, including:

• Last time we spoke of first appointments, but we look at how waiting for a second appointment can be almost as tortuous as the first and the length of the treatment pathway itself can take several years of a person's life, just to receive appropriate treatment. 
• How the 18-25 year olds in the system are now hanging in the balance, depending on what the Levy Review's conclusions are and how they are put into practise.
• Data standards and how different models of data collection can make collation and looking for trends all the more difficult. 
• Soon you, too, will be able to access all of this data. Would you like more information about this? Then please listen to the episode. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep142  ]]>4616false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep141-the-gender-clinic-files-part-1--68027120

A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling implications for trans people.

Excellent news from Estonia, which has revolutionised its medical and gender recognition system overnight.

SEGM gets rekt by Gordon Guyatt (that's him in the thumbnail!)

Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we've developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks) to bring you new information from inside the UK's gender identity clinic system, including:

• How Wes Streeting used information that was already a year out of date.
• A look at the astounding, centuries-long waiting list for a first appointment in some areas of the UK.
• How newer clinics are doing much more with less, compared to the old GIC system.
• With much more to come in the next two episodes!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep141    ]]>ae0a7fd9-feec-43ed-a733-14177fcc4222Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this deep-dive episode, the first in a three-part series, the team take a brief look at the news, including: - A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling implications for trans people. - Excellent news from Estonia, which has...

A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling implications for trans people.

Excellent news from Estonia, which has revolutionised its medical and gender recognition system overnight.

SEGM gets rekt by Gordon Guyatt (that's him in the thumbnail!)

Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we've developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks) to bring you new information from inside the UK's gender identity clinic system, including:

• How Wes Streeting used information that was already a year out of date.
• A look at the astounding, centuries-long waiting list for a first appointment in some areas of the UK.
• How newer clinics are doing much more with less, compared to the old GIC system.
• With much more to come in the next two episodes!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep141    ]]>6200false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep140-too-sexy-for-michigan--67847441

A brief talk about UK politics, Your Party and the Greens.

The shot heard around the (English-speaking) world, from Utah Valley University.

Other news from the US looking at the House & Senate and another from Michigan.

Bridget Phillipson's overloaded inbox.

The Liberal Democrat conference and Liberal Voice for Women.

An absolute heroine taking on JPAC and the NHS Blood & Transplant service.

And some trans joy! 

Join our Discord! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep140  ]]>0cf5a779-ce2b-4ae6-9db8-83cb2d91c4c2Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this sleeker, meaner episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go through: - A brief talk about UK politics, Your Party and the Greens. - The shot heard around the (English-speaking) world, from Utah Valley University. - Other news from the US looking...

A brief talk about UK politics, Your Party and the Greens.

The shot heard around the (English-speaking) world, from Utah Valley University.

Other news from the US looking at the House & Senate and another from Michigan.

Bridget Phillipson's overloaded inbox.

The Liberal Democrat conference and Liberal Voice for Women.

An absolute heroine taking on JPAC and the NHS Blood & Transplant service.

And some trans joy! 

Join our Discord! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep140  ]]>4093false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep139-foi-find-out--67761170

Graham Linehan's legal tussles and the mainstream press's reaction to them. Spoiler alert: there was a lot of stuff they left out of their coverage...

Physical copies of EHRC consultation responses delivered to equalities minister, which took up ten folders.

More fun & games from the Sandie Peggie tribunal.

Regular segments Loser's Corner and Pond Hoppin'.

An interview with Brittany, a member of TACC, about the work they do and how YOU can pitch in to help them. 

References: ]]>25449bd1-22ed-4ef1-97b4-c844666be297Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this, rather delayed episode (sorry about that), Alyx and Ashleigh go through the details of:  - Graham Linehan's legal tussles and the mainstream press's reaction to them. Spoiler alert: there was a lot of stuff they left out of their...

Graham Linehan's legal tussles and the mainstream press's reaction to them. Spoiler alert: there was a lot of stuff they left out of their coverage...

Physical copies of EHRC consultation responses delivered to equalities minister, which took up ten folders.

More fun & games from the Sandie Peggie tribunal.

Regular segments Loser's Corner and Pond Hoppin'.

An interview with Brittany, a member of TACC, about the work they do and how YOU can pitch in to help them. 

References: ]]>4958false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep138-queering-ecology-with-jasmine-qureshi--67515038  
How we can better divest from harmful systems, The myth of Overpopulation and blue chip documentaries, And much more! ]]>8fdbb5e0-c0dc-4fe1-8496-91c3e1f37592Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?We've done something different for this episode! Flint is joined by special guest @jasmeenswildheart (they/she) to tell us about the practice of Queering and ecology. This includes: How cities are more natural than you think,   How we can better...  
How we can better divest from harmful systems, The myth of Overpopulation and blue chip documentaries, And much more! ]]>8722false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep137-democracy-bashes-back--67327062

A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson, Mary-Ann Stephenson.

NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie's tribunal and her questionable conduct within it. 

A roundup of various Trans Pride events attended by the team. 

Regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin' and Loser's Corner.

Alyx reports from a protest outside of Wes Streeting's constituency office, and a broader conversation about some less polite ways of making our voices heard. 

What's that little cartoon on our thumbnail this week? Handala - Wikipedia References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep137  ]]>51dab6d1-e294-474a-84af-e1c48e8be158Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this democratically-charged episode, Flint and Ashleigh rake over the coals of:  - A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson, Mary-Ann Stephenson. - NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie's tribunal and...

A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson, Mary-Ann Stephenson.

NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie's tribunal and her questionable conduct within it. 

A roundup of various Trans Pride events attended by the team. 

Regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin' and Loser's Corner.

Alyx reports from a protest outside of Wes Streeting's constituency office, and a broader conversation about some less polite ways of making our voices heard. 

What's that little cartoon on our thumbnail this week? Handala - Wikipedia References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep137  ]]>6673false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep136-let-s-talk-more-about-the-green-party--67151310

The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health).

A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading a campaign to stop this, more here: EHRC Code of Practice Campaign | TSA .

The government's proposed new RSHE guidance: ‘Section 28 2.0’: New “transphobic” curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity.

Following on from last week, we interview Green deputy leader hopefuls Ani Townsend and Ash Routh about their respective campaigns. 

Some much-needed Trans Joy.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep136  ]]>3587617d-b006-47cb-bbc4-0a5bf3ef801cMon, 28 Jul 2025 10:44:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this environmentally-friendly episode, Alyx and Ashleigh go over: - The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health). - A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a...

The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health).

A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading a campaign to stop this, more here: EHRC Code of Practice Campaign | TSA .

The government's proposed new RSHE guidance: ‘Section 28 2.0’: New “transphobic” curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity.

Following on from last week, we interview Green deputy leader hopefuls Ani Townsend and Ash Routh about their respective campaigns. 

Some much-needed Trans Joy.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep136  ]]>5255false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep135-let-s-talk-about-the-green-party-part-1--66974553

Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime.

Kent County Council's questionable choices in reading material. 

More Freedom of Information requests to the EHRC show how deep the rot goes (spoiler alert: it goes all the way).

The Sullivan report's sequel, which is somehow even less scientific and balanced than the first one. 

A long look at the Green Party of England & Wales, their problems with transphobic members, what they've tried to do about it and their upcoming election. Featuring an interview with leadership candidate, Zack Polanski.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep135  ]]>01f1e763-a62c-4e06-9515-ed8f45920f98Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:22:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this extended special episode, Ashleigh and Alyx explore: - Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime. - Kent County Council's...

Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime.

Kent County Council's questionable choices in reading material. 

More Freedom of Information requests to the EHRC show how deep the rot goes (spoiler alert: it goes all the way).

The Sullivan report's sequel, which is somehow even less scientific and balanced than the first one. 

A long look at the Green Party of England & Wales, their problems with transphobic members, what they've tried to do about it and their upcoming election. Featuring an interview with leadership candidate, Zack Polanski.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep135  ]]>7577false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep134-trans-lobbies-zine-hobbies--66801518

Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US Supreme Court. Spoiler alert: Didn't go well. 

Good news for trans rights from the European Court of Human Rights, which bodes well for... no particular reason...

More findings from TACC about the anti-trans "institutional capture" of the EHRC. One day, we'll get to do a whole-ass episode without talking about the EHRC. But not this time. 

The inside story from the mass lobby event at the UK Parliament on June 25th, from participants and MP's brought to you by our woman on the spot: Alyx! 

Zines! What are they, what's the history of them, why they're awesome and why you should make and enjoy them.

*listener's definition of "exciting" may differ from the podcast team's definition.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep134  ]]>63d6f978-06b0-48f3-96f3-0fcc0d823650Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! your hosts Ashleigh and Flint take you through all the details of: - Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US Supreme Court. Spoiler alert: Didn't go well.  - Good news for trans...

Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US Supreme Court. Spoiler alert: Didn't go well. 

Good news for trans rights from the European Court of Human Rights, which bodes well for... no particular reason...

More findings from TACC about the anti-trans "institutional capture" of the EHRC. One day, we'll get to do a whole-ass episode without talking about the EHRC. But not this time. 

The inside story from the mass lobby event at the UK Parliament on June 25th, from participants and MP's brought to you by our woman on the spot: Alyx! 

Zines! What are they, what's the history of them, why they're awesome and why you should make and enjoy them.

*listener's definition of "exciting" may differ from the podcast team's definition.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep134  ]]>6627false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep133-inequalities-inhuman-wrongs--66572882

A shake-up in the world of boxing, presumably to make their transphobia more efficient. 

Hilary Cass finds herself on the wrong end of a lawsuit.

Our regularly-scheduled programming of Pond Hoppin', Action Alley, Loser's Corner and Trans Joy.

In an EHRC-focused episode, the team look at:

• Who is Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson and why should we be concerned?
• Some notes on guidance for the EHRC's consultation (open until June 30th!)
• Falkner faces the Women & Equalities Committee and, spoiler alert, it does not go well for her.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep133  ]]>49042701-6da2-4052-a7af-317fa70a73ceMon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this extra-chonky episode, our intrepid hosts Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over the details of: - A shake-up in the world of boxing, presumably to make their transphobia more efficient.  - Hilary Cass finds herself on the wrong end of a...

A shake-up in the world of boxing, presumably to make their transphobia more efficient. 

Hilary Cass finds herself on the wrong end of a lawsuit.

Our regularly-scheduled programming of Pond Hoppin', Action Alley, Loser's Corner and Trans Joy.

In an EHRC-focused episode, the team look at:

• Who is Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson and why should we be concerned?
• Some notes on guidance for the EHRC's consultation (open until June 30th!)
• Falkner faces the Women & Equalities Committee and, spoiler alert, it does not go well for her.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep133  ]]>7480false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep132-defying-clarity--66363164

The many anti-trans actions taken by the EHRC.

Curious goings-on at the PCS Conference.

The wizard lady's latest development of her all-consuming hobby.

Our regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and the all-important Trans Joy.

Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!? References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep132  ]]>37b484df-1120-4f33-884c-6e0d53c44c5cMon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this nice svelte episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk through: - The many anti-trans actions taken by the EHRC. - Curious goings-on at the PCS Conference. - The wizard lady's latest development of her all-consuming hobby. - Our regular segments...

The many anti-trans actions taken by the EHRC.

Curious goings-on at the PCS Conference.

The wizard lady's latest development of her all-consuming hobby.

Our regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and the all-important Trans Joy.

Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!? References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep132  ]]>4033false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep131-pride-bans-bathroom-bans--66220570

Political parties banned from major UK Pride events. 

A rainbow map of Europe in which the UK is too red for comfort. 

Our apparently regular update with the transphobe-in-chief at the EHRC.

What is functionally a bathroom ban at Warwick University. 

The regularly-scheduled programming of Loser's Corner and Pond Hoppin'.

No meat this week! Enjoy your half an episode off.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep131  ]]>682c4396-164a-48d4-bab8-dc0ee34e5bcdFri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, our intrepid threesome (you heard me) of Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx, goes over: - Political parties banned from major UK Pride events.  - A rainbow map of Europe in which the UK is too red for comfort.  - Our apparently regular update...

Political parties banned from major UK Pride events. 

A rainbow map of Europe in which the UK is too red for comfort. 

Our apparently regular update with the transphobe-in-chief at the EHRC.

What is functionally a bathroom ban at Warwick University. 

The regularly-scheduled programming of Loser's Corner and Pond Hoppin'.

No meat this week! Enjoy your half an episode off.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep131  ]]>4473false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep130-supreme-court-react-compilation--65997042

Updates on the many, many protests taking place all over the UK, with a helpful list compiled by the WTT team.

The interim guidance from the EHRC, what's wrong with it and why it's not fit for purpose.

Reactions from different UK unions, including the BMA and UNISON.

Policy changes from sports bodies, the British Transport Police and Barclays.

Conflicting reactions and statements from within the Labour party, the SNP, Greens and others.

So many open letters.

Our experiences at protests and why it's important to go to them and show the government how unpopular this is.

Loser's Corner and Trans Joy, for your amusement.

Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!? References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep130  ]]>3bd40737-397c-47c2-9e88-09cbb8d8a710Thu, 08 May 2025 11:01:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this densely-packed episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx consider many of the different reactions to the UK supreme court''s recent judgement, including: - Updates on the many, many protests taking place all over the UK, with a helpful list compiled...

Updates on the many, many protests taking place all over the UK, with a helpful list compiled by the WTT team.

The interim guidance from the EHRC, what's wrong with it and why it's not fit for purpose.

Reactions from different UK unions, including the BMA and UNISON.

Policy changes from sports bodies, the British Transport Police and Barclays.

Conflicting reactions and statements from within the Labour party, the SNP, Greens and others.

So many open letters.

Our experiences at protests and why it's important to go to them and show the government how unpopular this is.

Loser's Corner and Trans Joy, for your amusement.

Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!? References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep130  ]]>6046false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep129-a-poorly-judged-decision--65648045

Our usual visit to the U.S. of A, featuring Florida and fencing.

A surprisingly sporty segment.

Several stories from within the NHS, including a new service specification, new GP guidance and plans for a new detransition pathway.

Wes Streeting at a Unison conference.

Loser's corner, featuring Elon Musk's skill issue.

And of course, the big news from the UK this episode is the recent Supreme Court judgement that did not go well for trans people, featuring an in-depth interview with Jess O'Thomson.

Jess O'Thomson's article: UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010 - QueerAF References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep129  ]]>b33efb92-ea0a-4b66-be91-9c40b07ee41fMon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, on an unsurprisingly hefty episode, our long-suffering hosts talk about: - Our usual visit to the U.S. of A, featuring Florida and fencing. - A surprisingly sporty segment. - Several stories from within the NHS, including a new service...

Our usual visit to the U.S. of A, featuring Florida and fencing.

A surprisingly sporty segment.

Several stories from within the NHS, including a new service specification, new GP guidance and plans for a new detransition pathway.

Wes Streeting at a Unison conference.

Loser's corner, featuring Elon Musk's skill issue.

And of course, the big news from the UK this episode is the recent Supreme Court judgement that did not go well for trans people, featuring an in-depth interview with Jess O'Thomson.

Jess O'Thomson's article: UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010 - QueerAF References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep129  ]]>6460false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep128-trans-kids-delivery-service--65524018

The Office for Students have fined a university more than half a million pounds in a row over Kathleen Stock.

An update to the much-criticised Sullivan report.

Catching up with news from the USA.

Our regular romp through Loser's Corner.

A story about a cute l'il cartoon racoon!

For our main segment, an interview with some members of Trans Kids Deserve Better, talking about their recent protests and delivery of cardboard coffins to Wes Streeting's constituency office, which has now been going on for more than 200 days.

*your mileage on the use of this term may vary.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep128  ]]>ba17d8dd-7ae1-4337-ae8f-d4eccf00db7aThu, 10 Apr 2025 09:58:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week on another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! Comrades Alyx, Flint and Ashleigh go over:  - The Office for Students have fined a university more than half a million pounds in a row over Kathleen Stock. - An update to the...

The Office for Students have fined a university more than half a million pounds in a row over Kathleen Stock.

An update to the much-criticised Sullivan report.

Catching up with news from the USA.

Our regular romp through Loser's Corner.

A story about a cute l'il cartoon racoon!

For our main segment, an interview with some members of Trans Kids Deserve Better, talking about their recent protests and delivery of cardboard coffins to Wes Streeting's constituency office, which has now been going on for more than 200 days.

*your mileage on the use of this term may vary.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep128  ]]>4888false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-cis--65271618cb8e1aa5-991c-4313-b3c2-5db644e00a97Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:05:00 +0000What The Trans!?APRIL FOOOOOOLS!!! This week Dan and Owen discuss bad comedians, woke videogames, and have an interview with a supposed ally that went... badly....  793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep127-transnational-trans-news--65154865

A multitude of stories from the USA.

The 'Sullivan Review' and why it's not worth the pixels you'll use to read it. 

Stories from within the NHS, Metropolitan Police and International Olympic Committee.

Stories from Hungary, Namibia and Russia.

A visit to a double-trouble Loser's Corner

An interview with Chay from TransActual.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep127  ]]>4a4b5b6d-5527-4b18-a450-374a261ae0a1Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this extremely chonky episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Ashleigh and Alyx rake over the coals on:  - A multitude of stories from the USA. - The 'Sullivan Review' and why it's not worth the pixels you'll use to read it.  - Stories from within...

A multitude of stories from the USA.

The 'Sullivan Review' and why it's not worth the pixels you'll use to read it. 

Stories from within the NHS, Metropolitan Police and International Olympic Committee.

Stories from Hungary, Namibia and Russia.

A visit to a double-trouble Loser's Corner

An interview with Chay from TransActual.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep127  ]]>6743false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep126-lawyer-s-corner--64786564

An update on the increasingly bleak situation in the USA, as well as aspects of the Trump regime's many defeats in the courtroom. 

Conversations about Scottish Labour and the UK Liberal Democrats and their two different ways of approaching anti-trans activists.

Details of the now-funded puberty blockers clinical trial. 

A smattering of updates from tribunals and legal cases here in the UK and one extremely focused meat about an Arts Council employment tribunal. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep126  ]]>9d223ea5-77fd-45f8-9297-e16e5a4ee024Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:25:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this extremely jurisprudence-heavy episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go over: - An update on the increasingly bleak situation in the USA, as well as aspects of the Trump regime's many defeats in the courtroom.  - Conversations about Scottish...

An update on the increasingly bleak situation in the USA, as well as aspects of the Trump regime's many defeats in the courtroom. 

Conversations about Scottish Labour and the UK Liberal Democrats and their two different ways of approaching anti-trans activists.

Details of the now-funded puberty blockers clinical trial. 

A smattering of updates from tribunals and legal cases here in the UK and one extremely focused meat about an Arts Council employment tribunal. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep126  ]]>4400false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep125-tragedies-tribunals--64583631

Is anti-trans sentiment on the rise in the UK? One single, solitary poll says yes, but the team are unconvinced.

Several difficult stories coming out of the US, with trigger warnings included. 

The tribunal around NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie rumbles on, now vocally supported by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Speaking of Labour, "gender critical" members of the party have performed their signature move and created another splinter group.

And an interview with Dee Whitnell, a writer, creator and sex educator.

Check out those two articles we mentioned! Did the Cass Review shred the truth? – What The Trans!? Trans Allies Systematically Intimidated Inside Tavistock References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep125/  ]]>36b807ac-b375-4f3b-9baf-778475010d6bWed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this somewhat heavy episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: - Is anti-trans sentiment on the rise in the UK? One single, solitary poll says yes, but the team are unconvinced. - Several difficult stories coming out of the...

Is anti-trans sentiment on the rise in the UK? One single, solitary poll says yes, but the team are unconvinced.

Several difficult stories coming out of the US, with trigger warnings included. 

The tribunal around NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie rumbles on, now vocally supported by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Speaking of Labour, "gender critical" members of the party have performed their signature move and created another splinter group.

And an interview with Dee Whitnell, a writer, creator and sex educator.

Check out those two articles we mentioned! Did the Cass Review shred the truth? – What The Trans!? Trans Allies Systematically Intimidated Inside Tavistock References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep125/  ]]>5332false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep124-villains-jokers--64293994

Villain of the year 2024 Wes Streeting continues his hot streak by expressing sympathy for the families involved with the Bayswater group.

A Women & Equalities Committee hearing where two scientists exposed the Cass Screwjob as ideologically motivated.

A lesson on why you should never trust a single word the Telegraph says.

Several surprisingly positive news stories. (I know, right?! We didn't think that was possible either!) 

Our fortnightly foray into the field of failure, with Loser's Corner.

Flint interviews Vera Drew, the creative mind behind movie The People's Joker, which is soon to be released in the UK.

Ashleigh's Other Podcast: A life on the progressive side | MS Society Petition: Lift restrictions on prescribing puberty blockers to trans children. - Petitions The Trans Literature Preservation Project: A Practical Guide to Resisting Censorship – The Transfeminine Review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep124  ]]>0bfaaa26-f455-41c5-9614-3569422ee446Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this hopefully-interesting episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh get into the gory details of:  - Villain of the year 2024 Wes Streeting continues his hot streak by expressing sympathy for the families involved with the Bayswater...

Villain of the year 2024 Wes Streeting continues his hot streak by expressing sympathy for the families involved with the Bayswater group.

A Women & Equalities Committee hearing where two scientists exposed the Cass Screwjob as ideologically motivated.

A lesson on why you should never trust a single word the Telegraph says.

Several surprisingly positive news stories. (I know, right?! We didn't think that was possible either!) 

Our fortnightly foray into the field of failure, with Loser's Corner.

Flint interviews Vera Drew, the creative mind behind movie The People's Joker, which is soon to be released in the UK.

Ashleigh's Other Podcast: A life on the progressive side | MS Society Petition: Lift restrictions on prescribing puberty blockers to trans children. - Petitions The Trans Literature Preservation Project: A Practical Guide to Resisting Censorship – The Transfeminine Review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep124  ]]>6005false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep123-losing-our-mindeds--63931775

The court case around last year's hate crime in Harrow, where a young trans woman was attacked outside a roller diisco.

More criticism of the Cass review, this time from the New England Journal of Medicine.

Flint talks about a noise demo in support of trans prisoner Zoe Watts

A triple-tastic Loser's Corner.

Alyx's interview with a cis ally within the NHS, shining a spotlight onto new 'MindEd' guidance  and its many "gender critcal" problems.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep123  ]]>d9fbef8f-a11a-4875-a34a-0e97cd20b038Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this bumper episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx go over: - The court case around last year's hate crime in Harrow, where a young trans woman was attacked outside a roller diisco. - More criticism of the Cass review, this time...

The court case around last year's hate crime in Harrow, where a young trans woman was attacked outside a roller diisco.

More criticism of the Cass review, this time from the New England Journal of Medicine.

Flint talks about a noise demo in support of trans prisoner Zoe Watts

A triple-tastic Loser's Corner.

Alyx's interview with a cis ally within the NHS, shining a spotlight onto new 'MindEd' guidance  and its many "gender critcal" problems.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep123  ]]>6643false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep122-nonsense-in-nottingham--63674307

A look at Alasdair Henderson, a lawyer who has defended anti-trans viewpoints several times in the courts. 

Meta's new guidelines for fact checking (or the lack thereof).

The CPS and their new guidelines.

Our regular romp to Loser's Corner, featuring Hilary Cass vs. France!

A deep dive into the protest actions and people involved with resistance to a Nottingham GP's refusal to provide mandated healthcare. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep122  ]]>9159feb9-f8b9-41b1-be17-85e70d73fc7eMon, 13 Jan 2025 12:08:00 +0000What The Trans!?We're back! On our first episode of 2025, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go over: - A look at Alasdair Henderson, a lawyer who has defended anti-trans viewpoints several times in the courts.  - Meta's new guidelines for fact checking (or the lack...

A look at Alasdair Henderson, a lawyer who has defended anti-trans viewpoints several times in the courts. 

Meta's new guidelines for fact checking (or the lack thereof).

The CPS and their new guidelines.

Our regular romp to Loser's Corner, featuring Hilary Cass vs. France!

A deep dive into the protest actions and people involved with resistance to a Nottingham GP's refusal to provide mandated healthcare. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep122  ]]>6347false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep121-the-what-the-trans-awards-2024--63545894

Album, film, television show and video game of the year.

Worst news story, loser and villain the the year. 

Best news story, ally and coming-out of the year!

Ally, journalist and activist of the year,

And many more! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep121  ]]>5e37b8c8-29b1-4a73-9c89-5333bfb9d7b3Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:31:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this special, mostly light-hearted end-of-year retrospective, we look at all that happened in 2024. The good, the bad, the complicated, the profane, the ugly and the yawning chasm of the human soul!! Featuring: - Album, film, television show and...

Album, film, television show and video game of the year.

Worst news story, loser and villain the the year. 

Best news story, ally and coming-out of the year!

Ally, journalist and activist of the year,

And many more! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep121  ]]>4611false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep10-an-interview-with-evan-urqhart--63534196Assigned Media Evan Urqhart]]>1c268c60-10dc-460c-89d9-097645c0a0d2Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:58:00 +0000What The Trans!?For this New Year's Day episode of What the Trans?! USA, Clementine talks to Evan Urqhart of Assigned Media about the recent Supreme Court case. https://www.assignedmedia.org/ https://bsky.app/profile/evanurquhart.bsky.socialAssigned Media Evan Urqhart]]>2654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep120-we-will-live-out-of-spite--63338741

The now-indefinite puberty blockers ban, the moral implications and the actions that have already been taken to protest it. 

Accusations levelled at the PinkNews leadership of sexual misconduct.

A double feature of Loser's corner, and

An interview with Reactive Ashley about the recent UK supreme court case involving For Women Scotland.

]]>6dd55f72-63c5-43a2-b9a6-ee15a2d680f7Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On another "fun-packed" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about:  - The now-indefinite puberty blockers ban, the moral implications and the actions that have already been taken to protest it.  - Accusations levelled at the PinkNews leadership...

The now-indefinite puberty blockers ban, the moral implications and the actions that have already been taken to protest it. 

Accusations levelled at the PinkNews leadership of sexual misconduct.

A double feature of Loser's corner, and

An interview with Reactive Ashley about the recent UK supreme court case involving For Women Scotland.

]]>5311false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep119-microaggressions-medical-malice--63108130

More details of the upcoming Levy Review into adult trans healthcare.

Girl band 'Eternal' proved anything but, due to transphobia.

New prison service documentation about where to house trans offenders. Spoiler alert: It's not great. 

A dose of some trans joy to pick you all back up again, just in time for...

Some reflections on TDoR, and Ashleigh interviews Alyx about a TKDB action she witnessed firsthand. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep119  ]]>a70d2637-a93c-45b0-a58f-6262260c4518Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:38:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week on What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: - More details of the upcoming Levy Review into adult trans healthcare. - Girl band 'Eternal' proved anything but, due to transphobia. - New prison service documentation about where to house...

More details of the upcoming Levy Review into adult trans healthcare.

Girl band 'Eternal' proved anything but, due to transphobia.

New prison service documentation about where to house trans offenders. Spoiler alert: It's not great. 

A dose of some trans joy to pick you all back up again, just in time for...

Some reflections on TDoR, and Ashleigh interviews Alyx about a TKDB action she witnessed firsthand. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep119  ]]>4268false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep09-potty-politics--63076656

Mike Johnson's banning trans women from using Capitol restrooms, because there's nothing better for him to do with his time.

A debrief on Trans Day of Remembrance 2024. A note: Details of the lives of USA victims are given, the cause of death is not included. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep09  ]]>bb160d20-bb6d-424c-bc78-70a07d9ff9abSat, 30 Nov 2024 17:40:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode of What the Trans?! USA, Lizzie and Clementine kick over: - Mike Johnson's banning trans women from using Capitol restrooms, because there's nothing better for him to do with his time. - A debrief on Trans Day of Remembrance 2024. A...

Mike Johnson's banning trans women from using Capitol restrooms, because there's nothing better for him to do with his time.

A debrief on Trans Day of Remembrance 2024. A note: Details of the lives of USA victims are given, the cause of death is not included. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep09  ]]>1895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep118-kemi-karen-and-codes-of-practice--62784669

New segment Action Alley, a dedicated place to highlight protests, campaigns, and calls to action.

The recent election. No, not that one, the other one, the one where Kemi Badench became leader of the UK Conservative party.

A woman who was dismissed from her role due to her "gender critical" views is to receive a substantial payout from a tribunal.

Developments in the EHRC, including Baroness Falkner remaining in post for another year and a deep dive with Sarah from Trans Safety Network about the EHRC's draft code of practise, which is open for consultation until early January.

EHRC Consultation:  Code of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2024 | EHRC References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep118/  ]]>1a021441-f9b2-4351-88f1-ff1fe45b6fdaMon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about: - New segment Action Alley, a dedicated place to highlight protests, campaigns, and calls to action. - The recent election. No, not...

New segment Action Alley, a dedicated place to highlight protests, campaigns, and calls to action.

The recent election. No, not that one, the other one, the one where Kemi Badench became leader of the UK Conservative party.

A woman who was dismissed from her role due to her "gender critical" views is to receive a substantial payout from a tribunal.

Developments in the EHRC, including Baroness Falkner remaining in post for another year and a deep dive with Sarah from Trans Safety Network about the EHRC's draft code of practise, which is open for consultation until early January.

EHRC Consultation:  Code of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2024 | EHRC References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep118/  ]]>5526false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep08-we-will-survive--62719705https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep08  ]]>5dd01a72-8ddb-48e3-92d8-892c74e00291Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:55:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week, Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie pick through the wreckage of the presidential election, look to the future of the trans community and discuss how to survive in the new reality. Stay strong, we love you Xx Website:...https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep08  ]]>3147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep117-wes-bad-healthcare--62602414

Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25.

Google providing thousands of dollars of free advertising to three anti-trans groups.

A cis woman being sent to a men's prison due to her "masculine features".

Our regular jaunt to Loser's Corner, and:

A discussion about being trans and disabled, spurred on by the appointment of Dr Simon Wessely as chair of the Children and Young People's Gender Dysphoria Research Oversight Board.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep117/  ]]>255c3377-6c34-40cb-989a-1ee31b26013aMon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this fortnight's edition of What the Trans, Ashleigh and Flint go through:  - Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25. - Google providing thousands of dollars of free advertising to three anti-trans groups. - A cis...

Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25.

Google providing thousands of dollars of free advertising to three anti-trans groups.

A cis woman being sent to a men's prison due to her "masculine features".

Our regular jaunt to Loser's Corner, and:

A discussion about being trans and disabled, spurred on by the appointment of Dr Simon Wessely as chair of the Children and Young People's Gender Dysphoria Research Oversight Board.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep117/  ]]>4707false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep07-halloween-harris-and-haunting-legislature--62529494

Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of a question about trans rights.

Minnesota doctors continuing to provide trans healthcare despite the political climate.

FUN TERMITE FACTS FOR HALLOWEEN! SCAAAAARY!

 ]]>618394c3-9b82-4482-9e44-aa00f2fcf34cMon, 28 Oct 2024 13:07:00 +0000What The Trans!?Welcome to a surprisingly spooooooky episode of What the Trans USA?! Lizzie, Val, and Quetza bringing you hot, hot Halloween news, of which very little is Halloween related! - Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of...

Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of a question about trans rights.

Minnesota doctors continuing to provide trans healthcare despite the political climate.

FUN TERMITE FACTS FOR HALLOWEEN! SCAAAAARY!

 ]]>2718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep116-who-let-the-crickets-out--62472854

Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do. 

A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans.

Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA!

Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people

We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep116/    ]]>e3bbe19b-494c-4e6e-be3b-4a9816e4515cWed, 23 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about:  - Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do.  - A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans. - Our...

Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do. 

A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans.

Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA!

Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people

We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep116/    ]]>5632false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep115-party-fouls--62266229

The Levy Review into adult gender services.

Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan.

Our regular trip to Loser's Corner.

The BMA confirming that they will conduct their review of the Cass Review (ding!) "from a position of neutrality"

Following the resignation of Labours' Rosie Duffield, the team talk through some of her 'greatest hits' and her often-underwhelming performance as an MP

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep115/ Join our Discord!  ]]>4ff73cb5-0f60-43ec-8b70-8e086afbd4bcMon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about: - The Levy Review into adult gender services. - Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan. - Our...

The Levy Review into adult gender services.

Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan.

Our regular trip to Loser's Corner.

The BMA confirming that they will conduct their review of the Cass Review (ding!) "from a position of neutrality"

Following the resignation of Labours' Rosie Duffield, the team talk through some of her 'greatest hits' and her often-underwhelming performance as an MP

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep115/ Join our Discord!  ]]>4324false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep06-transatlantic-transphobia--62164534

11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license. 

Republican AG's threatening of American Academy of Pediatrics.

Russia's funding of anti-LGBTQ conservative personalities.

And as a palate cleanser, some trans joy!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep06  ]]>c2eb9d31-6a9a-4ec4-b12b-a2f48cd12c45Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:18 +0000What The Trans!?On the latest pod from the USA, Val and Lizzie take us through: - 11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license.  -...

11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license. 

Republican AG's threatening of American Academy of Pediatrics.

Russia's funding of anti-LGBTQ conservative personalities.

And as a palate cleanser, some trans joy!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep06  ]]>2860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep114-a-lesson-in-education--62073709

Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism.

Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in late November.

More JAQ-ing off in the House of Lords.

The many problems with the 2024 edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, featuring an interview with Kate Hutchinson.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep114/  ]]>eef40805-d805-45fa-999e-cacba72aaffaMon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; - Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism. - Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in...

Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism.

Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in late November.

More JAQ-ing off in the House of Lords.

The many problems with the 2024 edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, featuring an interview with Kate Hutchinson.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep114/  ]]>3479false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep05-the-return-of-the-americans--62027108

ACLU Roadmap

• ACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
• Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation

Texas Gender Marker Registry Debacle

Dylan Gurley

ACLU Legislation Tracker

Trans Joy

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep05  ]]>95f00c16-7006-44e9-84fc-10ff386172c0Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:06:00 +0000What The Trans!?On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over: - ACLU Roadmap - ACLU Memo on: https://www.aclu.org/publications/harris-on-lgbtq-rights - Executive Order on Preventing and Combating...

ACLU Roadmap

• ACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
• Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation

Texas Gender Marker Registry Debacle

Dylan Gurley

ACLU Legislation Tracker

Trans Joy

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep05  ]]>3529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep113-hey-streeting-leave-those-kids-alone--61307605

The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones).

Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the Department of Education.

A lengthy Loser's Corner featuring the LGB Alliance, Tickle vs. Giggle and the sport of darts!

Labour Women's Declaration and their weapons-grade bulls**t.

The many ongoing misuses of the Cass report.

Join our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep113/  ]]>2f99f8c9-7d0e-40c1-b6ee-0f6875491c7cMon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?For this week's What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx talk about: - The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones). - Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the...

The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones).

Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the Department of Education.

A lengthy Loser's Corner featuring the LGB Alliance, Tickle vs. Giggle and the sport of darts!

Labour Women's Declaration and their weapons-grade bulls**t.

The many ongoing misuses of the Cass report.

Join our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep113/  ]]>4315false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep112-alerta-alerta-anti-cass-ista--61154301

The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th.

An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better.

School librarians facing complaining parents.

FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures.

The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services. 

Support Trans Kids Deserve Better! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/transkidsdeservebetter?utm_term=5ZY43pkb7 References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep112  ]]>f2d43975-bff9-4edf-ad8b-42b105bfaf74Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on: - The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th. - An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better. - School librarians facing complaining parents. - FOI...

The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th.

An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better.

School librarians facing complaining parents.

FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures.

The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services. 

Support Trans Kids Deserve Better! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/transkidsdeservebetter?utm_term=5ZY43pkb7 References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep112  ]]>3614false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep111-prides-and-prejudice--61000593

The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession.

A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event.

Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter.

The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review.

And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep111  ]]>17ffe64b-f334-4514-8ecf-e7818d728cf8Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:31:00 +0000What The Trans!?CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over:  - The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession. - A...

The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession.

A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event.

Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter.

The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review.

And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep111  ]]>7386false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep110-lean-mean-susie-green-machine--60849615

Wes Streeting's decision to keep the Tory ban on puberty blockers.

A court case over trans people's marriage rights in Japan.

Legal 'Losers Corner', featuring a Ms. Bailey and a Mr. Orwin...

An extended interview with Susie Green, former CEO of Mermaids and current leader of Anne Healthcare.

Recent accusations levelled at GenderGP for their working conditions, workplace culture and standards of care, among other things.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep110]]>e2c3aa1b-01f2-4197-9897-d180f9070d2bMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:53:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Alyx and Leigh talk about: - Wes Streeting's decision to keep the Tory ban on puberty blockers. - A court case over trans people's marriage rights in Japan. - Legal 'Losers Corner', featuring a Ms....

Wes Streeting's decision to keep the Tory ban on puberty blockers.

A court case over trans people's marriage rights in Japan.

Legal 'Losers Corner', featuring a Ms. Bailey and a Mr. Orwin...

An extended interview with Susie Green, former CEO of Mermaids and current leader of Anne Healthcare.

Recent accusations levelled at GenderGP for their working conditions, workplace culture and standards of care, among other things.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep110]]>3459false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep109-election-decompression--60694561

The election and the fallout from it.

Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people.

Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant.

The RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people.

New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England.

EHRC Consultation - Draft Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028 | EHRC References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep109/]]>18ea87f9-fdca-49e6-a83f-5f89817e50c7Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:58:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this bumper episode, Alyx, Ashleigh and Leigh talk about: - The election and the fallout from it. - Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people. - Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant. -...

The election and the fallout from it.

Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people.

Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant.

The RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people.

New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England.

EHRC Consultation - Draft Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028 | EHRC References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep109/]]>6257false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-the-trans-episode-3-the-giggle--60631505https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  ]]>5e931459-4993-4a4a-92a7-c2f80ec1e768Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:52:00 +0000What The Trans!?To tide you all over until July 15th, we present Who The Trans?! Episode 3: The Giggle The final episode of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special dropped on December 9th 2023. It went in a creepy direction and had a twist at the end…  Listen in to...https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  ]]>2868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep108-election-special--60515081

Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people

Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC 

And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent and Labour Party activist, Charley Hasted, Chair of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and Ani Stafford Townsend, an openly trans Green Party candidate for Bristol East.

Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/ References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep108  ]]>396e6da5-75d0-4144-a986-e63857bf06a9Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:17:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about: - Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people - Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC  - And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph...

Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people

Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC 

And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent and Labour Party activist, Charley Hasted, Chair of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and Ani Stafford Townsend, an openly trans Green Party candidate for Bristol East.

Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/ References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep108  ]]>6592false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep107-blocker-bans-and-tory-shams--60347007

Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones.

Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner since July 2023 at the direction of the then-Home Secretary, is freed!

Attacks on the Equality Act 2010 ramp up as the election looms.

An update on the UKCP's decision to withdraw their signature from a key document opposing conversion therapy.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep107  ]]>06656c1a-dc7d-4b59-a9ec-c2be2e753e2fTue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx break in one of our new hosts, Amber, by talking about: - Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones. - Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner...

Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones.

Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner since July 2023 at the direction of the then-Home Secretary, is freed!

Attacks on the Equality Act 2010 ramp up as the election looms.

An update on the UKCP's decision to withdraw their signature from a key document opposing conversion therapy.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep107  ]]>2164false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reviewing-the-cass-review--60259849https://whatthetrans.com/cass  ]]>06e3bee4-ea0f-4eb4-b469-a304d1f782b7Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/cass  https://whatthetrans.com/cass  ]]>9359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep106-a-cass-astrophic-review-part-two--60195043

A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election

New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28

Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira White, a barrister with expertise in equalities law, and...

Part 2 of our Cass Review deep dive, speaking extensively with Dr Reubs Walsh

NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep106  ]]>5631ac03-a3ad-4e81-9390-995a95b8fd7aTue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about - A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election - New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28 - Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira...

A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election

New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28

Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira White, a barrister with expertise in equalities law, and...

Part 2 of our Cass Review deep dive, speaking extensively with Dr Reubs Walsh

NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep106  ]]>6597false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep105-a-cass-astrophic-review-part-one--60000449

Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's another consultation)

Calamitous Kemi’s call for evidence of a non-existent problem

A poorly-sourced article about DIY HRT for trans people

And part one of our deep dive into the Cass Review, mapping out some of the connections between the Cass team and figures in the American far-right, among other things. Featuring Dr Cal Horton, Dr Reubs Walsh and Dr Natacha Kennedy

NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep105  ]]>f2a3241d-15db-4471-a910-b5335f3c906dMon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this extremely chonky episode, Ashleigh and Alyx walk you through; - Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's another consultation) - Calamitous Kemi’s call for evidence of a...

Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's another consultation)

Calamitous Kemi’s call for evidence of a non-existent problem

A poorly-sourced article about DIY HRT for trans people

And part one of our deep dive into the Cass Review, mapping out some of the connections between the Cass team and figures in the American far-right, among other things. Featuring Dr Cal Horton, Dr Reubs Walsh and Dr Natacha Kennedy

NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep105  ]]>6829false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep104-a-love-letter-from-the-ehrc--59694451

Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals.

That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time.

The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter! Isn't that nice? (Hint; no it isn't)

And we pass the mic to Dr Cal Horton, who has some very well-expressed thoughts on the Cass review.

]]>902ab713-2be1-45c6-be0a-80a6a4605365Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:12:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this "fun-packed" episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: - Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals. - That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time. - The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter!...

Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals.

That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time.

The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter! Isn't that nice? (Hint; no it isn't)

And we pass the mic to Dr Cal Horton, who has some very well-expressed thoughts on the Cass review.

]]>4891false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep04-wrasslin-is-real--59583555

Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode!

SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban

Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats

Oklahoma declares wrestling is real?!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep04  ]]>22359e09-3562-4328-8420-81399bd6a770Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:48:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: - Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode! - SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban - Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats - Oklahoma declares wrestling...

Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode!

SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban

Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats

Oklahoma declares wrestling is real?!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep04  ]]>3331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep103-a-pain-in-the-cass--59466602

Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster.

The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in the UK'.

Trans healthcare for young people in the UK and its' many problems, including but not limited to...

THE CASS REPORT!! Yes, it's here and it's not very good. We take a look at it, featuring an interview with Dr Cora Sargeant.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep103  ]]>293f86b2-9d0f-4428-86ee-ffbf9f5b0bf5Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; - Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster. - The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in...

Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster.

The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in the UK'.

Trans healthcare for young people in the UK and its' many problems, including but not limited to...

THE CASS REPORT!! Yes, it's here and it's not very good. We take a look at it, featuring an interview with Dr Cora Sargeant.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep103  ]]>3808false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep03-easter-has-fallen--59344247

 Anti-trans legislation, as always!

Updates on Nex Benedict

Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV

Joe Biden, who owes me $1,000, failing trans people yet again

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep03    ]]>299fa50f-629a-4392-a6b4-534e3838b25eMon, 08 Apr 2024 11:37:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: -  Anti-trans legislation, as always! - Updates on Nex Benedict - Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV - Joe Biden, who owes me $1,000, failing trans people yet again...

 Anti-trans legislation, as always!

Updates on Nex Benedict

Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV

Joe Biden, who owes me $1,000, failing trans people yet again

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep03    ]]>3594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep102-the-tribunal-the-telegraph-pole--59244428

The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons.

A teacher who was fired for refusing to respect a trans student.

A judge disciplined for his social media outburst to a trans person.

And Alyx talks about her experiences at the recent protest outside the Royal College of General Practitioners.

References:  https://whatthetrans.com/ep102/  ]]>0682704d-beee-4a7e-92ef-d31a36c4f379Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this week's episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about - The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons. - A teacher who was fired for refusing to respect a trans student. - A judge disciplined for his social media...

The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons.

A teacher who was fired for refusing to respect a trans student.

A judge disciplined for his social media outburst to a trans person.

And Alyx talks about her experiences at the recent protest outside the Royal College of General Practitioners.

References:  https://whatthetrans.com/ep102/  ]]>2907false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep02-nex-benedict--59164295

Updates on anti-trans state legislation

The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict

The tragic deaths of other trans people in both 2023 and 2024

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep02 Check our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk  ]]>5bd1412f-b3d8-4263-9dab-7ba809d601e3Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:38:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: - Updates on anti-trans state legislation - The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict - The tragic deaths of other trans people in both 2023 and 2024 References:...

Updates on anti-trans state legislation

The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict

The tragic deaths of other trans people in both 2023 and 2024

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep02 Check our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk  ]]>5413false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep101-room-101--59084791

The conversion therapy bill non-debate.

The NHS making access to puberty blockers for trans teenagers much more difficult, some might say unethically so...

Kier Starmer's unfortunate views on trans women in sport.

We go over what the trans community would see banished to Room 101 (the BBC one, not the George Orwell one)

Join our Discord! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep101/  ]]>b6a66ba0-a048-4385-8697-14eb6d548a22Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:52:00 +0000What The Trans!?Our new episode! Sorry this one is so long (and yes, that's what she said) On this edition, our intrepid hosts talk about: - The conversion therapy bill non-debate. - The NHS making access to puberty blockers for trans teenagers much more...

The conversion therapy bill non-debate.

The NHS making access to puberty blockers for trans teenagers much more difficult, some might say unethically so...

Kier Starmer's unfortunate views on trans women in sport.

We go over what the trans community would see banished to Room 101 (the BBC one, not the George Orwell one)

Join our Discord! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep101/  ]]>5291false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-ep01-all-these-bills-and-no-change--59002176

Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024

The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts, feat. Evan Urquhart

The blessed silver linings of hateful legislation

A very special Episode 02

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep01  ]]>2e4c3f02-76d4-4f0e-a8f3-76efc616413aMon, 11 Mar 2024 12:06:00 +0000What The Trans!?In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: - Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024 - The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts, feat. Evan Urquhart - The blessed silver linings of hateful...

Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024

The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts, feat. Evan Urquhart

The blessed silver linings of hateful legislation

A very special Episode 02

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep01  ]]>6806false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep100-the-future-of-what-the-trans--58915965

The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge.

House of Lords debate about the proposed education guidance.

Liz Truss blaming trans people for her own failures

We discuss the exciting future of the show and make a big announcement! 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep100 Respond to the education consultation here! ]]>b516ef70-87da-49f7-b38d-f60b519b1477Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:06:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this special edition of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over; - The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge. - House of Lords debate about the proposed education guidance. - Liz Truss blaming trans people for her own...

The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge.

House of Lords debate about the proposed education guidance.

Liz Truss blaming trans people for her own failures

We discuss the exciting future of the show and make a big announcement! 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep100 Respond to the education consultation here! ]]>4524false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep99-starmer-sunak-and-sentencing--58733684

Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's

NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government

Another blasted consultation and the guidance our team has made for it

The sentencing of the two teens found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey, featuring an interview with Jess O'Thomson

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep99/    ]]>d1e9d800-646d-499b-b9e0-c36651a57633Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over - Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's - NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government - Another blasted consultation and the guidance our team has made for it...

Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's

NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government

Another blasted consultation and the guidance our team has made for it

The sentencing of the two teens found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey, featuring an interview with Jess O'Thomson

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep99/    ]]>3662false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep98-from-hackney-ward-to-hospital-wards--58571469

Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election

Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex

Wes Streeting. Nuff Said. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep98/  ]]>24d78adc-9506-4667-9284-786f455510e3Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: - Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election - Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex - Wes Streeting. Nuff Said.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep98/  

Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election

Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex

Wes Streeting. Nuff Said. 

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep98/  ]]>2385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep97-catching-up-with-the-usa--58403846

The Hackney by-election

A new hormone clinic for young people

The EHRC (again)

And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about the many difficulties facing trans people in the USA

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep97/  ]]>a604d329-954f-4c1b-bac0-f7d120eaaee5Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:04:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx go over; - The Hackney by-election - A new hormone clinic for young people - The EHRC (again) - And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about the many difficulties facing trans people in the USA...

The Hackney by-election

A new hormone clinic for young people

The EHRC (again)

And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about the many difficulties facing trans people in the USA

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep97/  ]]>4244false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep96-reporting-on-the-trial--58237497

The new guidance for UK schools.

Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports

The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey. We include an interview with Jess O'Thomson.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep96/]]>b41bae38-4e2f-47a3-827b-0c8e8f6b1c22Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx discuss; - The new guidance for UK schools. - Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports - The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey. We include an interview with Jess...

The new guidance for UK schools.

Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports

The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey. We include an interview with Jess O'Thomson.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep96/]]>4064false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-the-trans-episode-2-wild-blue-yonder--58147964https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  ]]>04ea744b-4410-4a54-b635-04965115f018Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:08:00 +0000What The Trans!?Who The Trans Episode 2! Wild Blue Yonder A new Doctor Who episode dropped on Saturday 16th December, something spookier and further than The Doctor and Donna had ever gone before! Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on the second episode of...https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  ]]>2590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-the-trans-episode-1-the-star-beast--58057425
Check out the early release on our Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-trans-1-star-93693896?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

On the 25th November, The Star Beast was released. And in it was the largest trans representation in the show's 60 years history!

Listen in to Alyx and Ben talk about and excitedly nerd out over the special in our brand new podcast series Who The Trans?!.

The first Who The Trans?! episode will be released after the BBC releases the final episode of the 60th anniversary special series.]]>07934a6a-9852-4430-9202-2cb7615a4afeTue, 19 Dec 2023 10:49:00 +0000What The Trans!?Who the Trans?! Episode 1: The Star Beast! Check out the early release on our Patreon!...
Check out the early release on our Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-trans-1-star-93693896?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

On the 25th November, The Star Beast was released. And in it was the largest trans representation in the show's 60 years history!

Listen in to Alyx and Ben talk about and excitedly nerd out over the special in our brand new podcast series Who The Trans?!.

The first Who The Trans?! episode will be released after the BBC releases the final episode of the 60th anniversary special series.]]>4136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep95-this-episode-is-kemi-badenoch-s-fault--57972741

Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable.

An update on Sarah Jane Baker.

The conversion therapy debate that took place on December 6th in the House of Commons.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep95/  ]]>4f2c3ffa-dedf-49c5-990d-8cc9167b7c1eMon, 11 Dec 2023 09:53:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this surprise episode, Ashleigh & Alyx go over; - Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable. - An update on Sarah Jane Baker. - The conversion therapy debate that took place on December 6th in the...

Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable.

An update on Sarah Jane Baker.

The conversion therapy debate that took place on December 6th in the House of Commons.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep95/  ]]>2482false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep94-scotland-saves-the-day-again--57904081

For Women Scotland's court case

Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions?

Rumours of new school guidance for trans pupils.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep94/  ]]>301d30ff-fc47-4798-af28-fac879eec52dMon, 04 Dec 2023 10:09:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Alyx & Ashleigh talk about. - For Women Scotland's court case - Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions? - Rumours of new school guidance for trans pupils. References:...

For Women Scotland's court case

Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions?

Rumours of new school guidance for trans pupils.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep94/  ]]>2024false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep93-struggles-of-solidarity--57721836

New hope for the conversion therapy ban.

The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker.

ONS defends its' census data against Tory claims.

Alyx talks about her time at the TransLucent conference.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep93/]]>db740871-76ff-4b7a-95ff-8fdcb3de7269Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx bring the news of: - New hope for the conversion therapy ban. - The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker. - ONS defends its' census data against Tory claims. - Alyx talks about her time at the...

New hope for the conversion therapy ban.

The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker.

ONS defends its' census data against Tory claims.

Alyx talks about her time at the TransLucent conference.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep93/]]>4603false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-92-an-educational-enigma--57529647

The still awaited conversion therapy ban.

The EHRC and allegations of bullying

Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about the recent leaked guidance for schools, and we try and work out what the government intend to do with their upcoming official school's guidance.

]]>02b3ea9d-a079-4a18-bf5d-16cef5183efeMon, 06 Nov 2023 08:38:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about; - The still awaited conversion therapy ban. - The EHRC and allegations of bullying - Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about the recent leaked guidance for schools, and we try and work...

The still awaited conversion therapy ban.

The EHRC and allegations of bullying

Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about the recent leaked guidance for schools, and we try and work out what the government intend to do with their upcoming official school's guidance.

]]>3146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mini-episode-a-call-to-action-the-puberty-blockers-consultation--57407266article along with a list of resources we used to do so. Please do check this out if you're unsure how to approach your own consultation response. Our article: https://whatthetrans.com/puberty-blockers-consultation-advice/ Abigail Thorn's Article: https://transwrites.world/nhs-england-is-proposing-to-ban-puberty-blockers/]]>393ceb20-091f-4734-8878-47d8d180aee0Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:26:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this mini episode, Alyx and Ashleigh encourage you, dear listener, to engage with NHS England's latest consultation. The team (and others) have put together an https://whatthetrans.com/puberty-blockers-consultation-advice/ along with a list of...article along with a list of resources we used to do so. Please do check this out if you're unsure how to approach your own consultation response. Our article: https://whatthetrans.com/puberty-blockers-consultation-advice/ Abigail Thorn's Article: https://transwrites.world/nhs-england-is-proposing-to-ban-puberty-blockers/]]>743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-91-a-confluence-of-conferences--57353697

Michelle's departure from the show

The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project

Party Conference season, with all of the joy that statement implies

]]>483f5133-8f30-4ea4-b5ef-5c6e19c700ecMon, 23 Oct 2023 11:08:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Ashleigh & Alyx talk about; - Michelle's departure from the show - The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project - Party Conference season, with all of the joy that statement implies

Michelle's departure from the show

The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project

Party Conference season, with all of the joy that statement implies

]]>3155false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep90-chess-toilets-and-a-constitutional-crisis--56874095
- Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender recognition bill
- The International Chess Federation's transphobic new guidance
-  Free Sarah Jane Baker and Trans Pride Manchester! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep90/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>97f30539-d7de-4ce8-bbc1-ad1baa893d56Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:48:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx (a different Alyx this time, not Alex) talk about  - Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender recognition bill - The International Chess Federation's transphobic new...
- Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender recognition bill
- The International Chess Federation's transphobic new guidance
-  Free Sarah Jane Baker and Trans Pride Manchester! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep90/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep89-a-labour-u-turn-trans-pride-brighton--56671621513ed950-d866-4418-8194-92dd53170cfcTue, 01 Aug 2023 10:24:00 +0000What The Trans!?5791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep88-what-should-pride-be-featuring-caroline-nokes-mp--56671625
- We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage
- We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better
- And we discuss what pride should be featuring chats with Just Stop Oil and Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep88/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>770a8571-df32-4e5e-ade2-94d3991a933dTue, 11 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode -  - We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage - We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better - And we discuss what pride should be featuring chats with Just Stop Oil...
- We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage
- We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better
- And we discuss what pride should be featuring chats with Just Stop Oil and Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep88/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>6288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep87-5th-anniversary-self-absorbed-special--56671628
To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed

On this episode

- We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths - Legendary journalist Vic Parsons (Vice, PinkNews, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan) interviews us about doing this thing for half a decade

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep87/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>804ce189-1b88-4d26-96f6-6d9e38ab2c2aThu, 15 Jun 2023 18:55:02 +0000What The Trans!?This podcast has been a thing for FIVE YEARS To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed On this episode - We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths - Legendary journalist Vic Parsons (Vice, PinkNews, The...
To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed

On this episode

- We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths - Legendary journalist Vic Parsons (Vice, PinkNews, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan) interviews us about doing this thing for half a decade

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep87/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>5081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep86-how-the-uk-s-equalities-watchdog-became-the-government-s-best-anti-trans-weapon--56671652https://whatthetrans.com/ep86/


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>666a3abb-adf4-41e4-a065-a0ea8e0a423fWed, 31 May 2023 12:18:45 +0000What The Trans!?The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) had one job: To protect human rights. When it comes to trans people they have arguably failed. On this podcast we go over the history of the EHRC and how it went from being pretty good on trans...https://whatthetrans.com/ep86/


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3944conservatives,ehrc,gender,government,identity,kemibadenoch,liztruss,man,nonbinary,rishisunak,trans,transgender,transphobia,un,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep85-a-united-nations-expert-is-as-alarmed-as-we-are--56671631

The UN's independent expert on sexuality and gender identity came to the UK to look at the state of everything. He was 'alarmed' at what he found. We go through his initial report and see how right he really is (spoiler: he is very right)

We talk to Trans Safety Network director Jess O'Thomson about the UN expert's findings and the future of the Trans Safety Network

And last (but REALLY not least) we chatted to YouTuber Soulbunni about racism in the leftist/trans creator space and what you should be doing to support Black trans creators.

Really important that you go through the references for this one. Got a lot of important stuff there. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep85/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>97f7edb6-34f9-4be0-aa57-f9baf8d6f893Wed, 17 May 2023 16:20:00 +0000What The Trans!?Big podcast. Big news. - The UN's independent expert on sexuality and gender identity came to the UK to look at the state of everything. He was 'alarmed' at what he found. We go through his initial report and see how right he really is (spoiler:...

The UN's independent expert on sexuality and gender identity came to the UK to look at the state of everything. He was 'alarmed' at what he found. We go through his initial report and see how right he really is (spoiler: he is very right)

We talk to Trans Safety Network director Jess O'Thomson about the UN expert's findings and the future of the Trans Safety Network

And last (but REALLY not least) we chatted to YouTuber Soulbunni about racism in the leftist/trans creator space and what you should be doing to support Black trans creators.

Really important that you go through the references for this one. Got a lot of important stuff there. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep85/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>5327falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep84-this-is-a-red-alert-for-the-uk-s-trans-community--56671632
This is a fight we cannot lose. Here is how to fight back, and also all the info you may need: https://whatthetrans.com/ep84/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans
]]>a0a71813-2d1a-48a3-b14e-27a08a5018f1Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:04:00 +0000What The Trans!?The Equality and Human Rights commission has said it is seriously worth considering allowing discriminating against trans people in regards to single sex spaces. This comes after Rishi Sunak has promised to review the Equality Act. This is a fight...
This is a fight we cannot lose. Here is how to fight back, and also all the info you may need: https://whatthetrans.com/ep84/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans
]]>3703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep83-the-best-trans-movies-coming-this-year--56671660
In this episode we discuss:

- The story of Eden Knight, a trans woman who was co-erced into detransitioning in Saudi Arabia - The government has responded to the Brianna Ghey petition - We go through the best trans movies coming up this year!
References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep83

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>2578cf9a-49a1-4651-a26c-cad529442857Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:35:00 +0000What The Trans!?This episode of What The Trans contains frank discussions about transphobic violence and deaths by suicide. In this episode we discuss: - The story of Eden Knight, a trans woman who was co-erced into detransitioning in Saudi Arabia - The...
In this episode we discuss:

- The story of Eden Knight, a trans woman who was co-erced into detransitioning in Saudi Arabia - The government has responded to the Brianna Ghey petition - We go through the best trans movies coming up this year!
References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep83

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep82-nadia-whittome-mp-talked-to-us-about-the-labour-party--56671661
- Nicola Sturgeon is out, but who could replace her and what does that mean for Scottish gender recognition? - Kemi Badenoch (boo-hiss) is grilled by MPs and gives updates on the government's worrying plans for gender recognition and the mythical conversion practices ban.

- We tell the strange story of a trans woman being (allegedly...we don't like getting sued) lied about in the Daily Mail

- We talk to Labour MP Nadia Whittome about allyship, whether trans people can trust Keir Starmer and what she believes her party should be doing for trans liberation.

References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep82

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>9115a035-2f22-42b3-b2e7-84b41806edf1Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:10:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this episode: - Nicola Sturgeon is out, but who could replace her and what does that mean for Scottish gender recognition? - Kemi Badenoch (boo-hiss) is grilled by MPs and gives updates on the government's worrying plans for gender recognition...
- Nicola Sturgeon is out, but who could replace her and what does that mean for Scottish gender recognition? - Kemi Badenoch (boo-hiss) is grilled by MPs and gives updates on the government's worrying plans for gender recognition and the mythical conversion practices ban.

- We tell the strange story of a trans woman being (allegedly...we don't like getting sued) lied about in the Daily Mail

- We talk to Labour MP Nadia Whittome about allyship, whether trans people can trust Keir Starmer and what she believes her party should be doing for trans liberation.

References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep82

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep81-brianna-ghey-gids-staff-speak-out-and-more-scottish-gender-recognition-turmoil--56671633
- We discuss the murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey and the communities response. -We talk about the open letter GIDS staff released

- And Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, putting Gender Recognition Reform in Scotland in doubt.
References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep81

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>82b13440-0449-408d-a572-9df1bb128497Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:15:00 +0000What The Trans!?A podcast description that also serves as a content warning. - We discuss the murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey and the communities response. -We talk about the open letter GIDS staff released - And Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, putting...
- We discuss the murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey and the communities response. -We talk about the open letter GIDS staff released

- And Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, putting Gender Recognition Reform in Scotland in doubt.
References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep81

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep80-roz-kaveney-has-done-everything--56671640
We talked to her for an hour about her life.

Also:

We cover the Scottish trans prisoner drama!
We talk about Trump's terrifying plans for trans people!
And Finland has done a wonderful thing!

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>6348588f-cd40-4292-b509-e525e0617a55Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:53:00 +0000What The Trans!?Activist, author and critic Roz Kaveny has done everything. She has campaigned for trans equality with the Gay Liberation Front, attended the first London Pride and she even worked on the parliamentary forum that made the equality act and the gender...
We talked to her for an hour about her life.

Also:

We cover the Scottish trans prisoner drama!
We talk about Trump's terrifying plans for trans people!
And Finland has done a wonderful thing!

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>6196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep79-the-scottish-gender-recognition-screwjob--56671622
We also talk:

A trans inclusive conversion therapy ban has been announced The Good Law Project case against NHS waiting times stumbles.

References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep79


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>43219679-bf7b-4df1-8f9b-f69d2343fd68Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:08:00 +0000What The Trans!?The UK's government have really surpassed themselves this time. Weeks after the Scottish parliament voted through actual reform for trans people, Westminster blocked it. We break down everything you need to know. We also talk: A trans inclusive...
We also talk:

A trans inclusive conversion therapy ban has been announced The Good Law Project case against NHS waiting times stumbles.

References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep79


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>5100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep78-2022-can-go-f-itself--56671638
- Scottish Gender Recognition update: Will Scotland beat Westminster?
- Twitch allows the LGB Alliance to get donations (and then u-turns)
- We talk about the victims of the Colorado Springs mass shooting
- And we go through the biggest storys of 2022.

References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep78


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>ba5d2c9c-5c5d-4bbc-97ca-18e68a097241Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:12:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this pod - Scottish Gender Recognition update: Will Scotland beat Westminster? - Twitch allows the LGB Alliance to get donations (and then u-turns) - We talk about the victims of the Colorado Springs mass shooting - And we go through the...
- Scottish Gender Recognition update: Will Scotland beat Westminster?
- Twitch allows the LGB Alliance to get donations (and then u-turns)
- We talk about the victims of the Colorado Springs mass shooting
- And we go through the biggest storys of 2022.

References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep78


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep77-new-trans-health-survey-is-shocking-how-to-sound-how-you-want--56671641
- A brief report covering the horrific mass shooting at an LGBT venue in Colorado Springs
- An indepth look at what can be learned from a massive healthcare survey of trans people by Transactual UK
- We talk with an expert on voice training about how to change up how you sound.

References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep77


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>8a527ee6-e025-43cf-bf6c-7af236e13adeWed, 23 Nov 2022 18:41:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this pod - A brief report covering the horrific mass shooting at an LGBT venue in Colorado Springs - An indepth look at what can be learned from a massive healthcare survey of trans people by Transactual UK - We talk with an expert on voice...
- A brief report covering the horrific mass shooting at an LGBT venue in Colorado Springs
- An indepth look at what can be learned from a massive healthcare survey of trans people by Transactual UK
- We talk with an expert on voice training about how to change up how you sound.

References - https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep77


https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep76-new-prime-minister-and-we-went-to-a-bunch-of-protests--56671644
- New PM Rishi Sunak and the NHS sound terrifying - Scotland's gender recognition reform passes stage 1! - Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil speak on why they do what they do - The English Collective of Prostitutes speak to why they were protesting in London recently - And trans folks protest the LGB Alliance, which they should

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep76/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans


]]>5647c274-9e58-4ed0-93f9-87e2871fcc07Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:11:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this pod: - New PM Rishi Sunak and the NHS sound terrifying - Scotland's gender recognition reform passes stage 1! - Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil speak on why they do what they do - The English Collective of Prostitutes speak to why...
- New PM Rishi Sunak and the NHS sound terrifying - Scotland's gender recognition reform passes stage 1! - Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil speak on why they do what they do - The English Collective of Prostitutes speak to why they were protesting in London recently - And trans folks protest the LGB Alliance, which they should

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep76/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans


]]>5773climatechange,extinctionrebellion,genderrecognitionreform,juststopoil,lgbt,nhs,rishisunak,sexworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep75-mermaid-s-hell-month-the-government-come-for-us-again-and-covid-egg-crackings--56671623
- Mermaids have had the month from hell. What did they do wrong? - Government ministers just cannot shut up about us. - A lot of trans people came out during COVID lockdowns. We talk to two pandemic egg smashers.

- Eddie Izzard runs for office. Does that matter? References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep75/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>69d2d62c-5b26-423e-8999-87480744a9dfMon, 17 Oct 2022 09:02:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this pod - Mermaids have had the month from hell. What did they do wrong? - Government ministers just cannot shut up about us. - A lot of trans people came out during COVID lockdowns. We talk to two pandemic egg smashers. - Eddie Izzard runs...
- Mermaids have had the month from hell. What did they do wrong? - Government ministers just cannot shut up about us. - A lot of trans people came out during COVID lockdowns. We talk to two pandemic egg smashers.

- Eddie Izzard runs for office. Does that matter? References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep75/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3965comingout,covid,eddieizzard,lgballiance,lgbt,liztruss,lockdown,mermaids,nonbinary,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep74-nhs-controversy-abigail-thorn-s-play-and-a-month-in-hospital--56671636
- The press make a mountain out of a trans related NHS molehill. - We talk to Philosophy Tube's own Abigail Thorn about her new play - Ashleigh spent a month in the hospital References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep74/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>35284255-4f52-427b-8db0-0e6aee6a7ad2Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:04:00 +0000What The Trans!?On this pod - The press make a mountain out of a trans related NHS molehill. - We talk to Philosophy Tube's own Abigail Thorn about her new play - Ashleigh spent a month in the hospital References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep74/...
- The press make a mountain out of a trans related NHS molehill. - We talk to Philosophy Tube's own Abigail Thorn about her new play - Ashleigh spent a month in the hospital References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep74/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep73-one-party-state-w-brynn-tannehill--56671646
The UK Goverment has pushed through four bills that really change how the UK works, and not in a good way.

Also the US is having a dark turn also.

Researcher, writer and academic Brynn Tannehill talks to us about the alarming future the states face.

This episode is a rough one. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep73/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>d8dbd72f-9ed6-42af-8ca6-3cad3d3e66cfTue, 03 May 2022 16:02:54 +0000What The Trans!?CN: Cultural genocide, extremist governments, authoritarianism, racism, LGBT phobia, dystopia, Fascism This bi-week: Things get dark. The UK Goverment has pushed through four bills that really change how the UK works, and not in a good way. Also...
The UK Goverment has pushed through four bills that really change how the UK works, and not in a good way.

Also the US is having a dark turn also.

Researcher, writer and academic Brynn Tannehill talks to us about the alarming future the states face.

This episode is a rough one. References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep73/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>6457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep72-conversion-therapy-ban-u-turn-and-talking-april-ashley-with-felix-moore--56671647 The government bins trans people from the conversion therapy ban: we report from the massive protest from London
And Ashleigh talks to trans history expert Felix Moore about the mighty April Ashley.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep72/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>b919a760-6247-4988-97cc-2280e02aa98cWed, 20 Apr 2022 13:30:13 +0000What The Trans!?Look at this! We made another podcast that is mostly on time! This bi-week: Michelle gets approached by the Daily Mail The government bins trans people from the conversion therapy ban: we report from the massive protest from London And Ashleigh... The government bins trans people from the conversion therapy ban: we report from the massive protest from London
And Ashleigh talks to trans history expert Felix Moore about the mighty April Ashley.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep72/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>5134aprilashley,conversion,jayne,nonbinary,ozanne,therapy,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-71-new-trans-mp-and-why-grt-communities-need-you--56671626
On this episode Ashleigh talks about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
We talk about the first trans MP and the strangest coming out that we have ever seen.
And we talk to Percy from LGBT Traveller Pride about how the new policing bill is the worst.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep71/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>78c9429b-62c9-4c72-a7a1-e9cd9ff39072Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:15:08 +0000What The Trans!?This episode contains references to rape and cultural genocide, specifically about GRT communities. On this episode Ashleigh talks about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. We talk about the first trans MP and the strangest coming out that we...
On this episode Ashleigh talks about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
We talk about the first trans MP and the strangest coming out that we have ever seen.
And we talk to Percy from LGBT Traveller Pride about how the new policing bill is the worst.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep71/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3476falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-feminists-stood-up-for-transgender-people-in-the-70-s--56671645
Politicians hilariously fail to stick us in the wrong prisons! (Can a prison ever be right?) Far right goons are taking blockers to fight COVID. Yes, really. And we talk to writer and researcher Felix Moore about how none of this anti-trans 'feminism' crap is new.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep70/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>81f1366e-262a-4b3c-a5d8-366073651539Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:25:09 +0000What The Trans!?This episode: Politicians hilariously fail to stick us in the wrong prisons! (Can a prison ever be right?) Far right goons are taking blockers to fight COVID. Yes, really. And we talk to writer and researcher Felix Moore about how none of this...
Politicians hilariously fail to stick us in the wrong prisons! (Can a prison ever be right?) Far right goons are taking blockers to fight COVID. Yes, really. And we talk to writer and researcher Felix Moore about how none of this anti-trans 'feminism' crap is new.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep70/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4078beth,elliot,house,lesbian,lords,man,nonbinary,of,sandy,stone,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-nice-kink-protests-and-accidental-sex-parties--56671662
The BBC did bad so Michelle went to MANY PROTESTS

The government's conversion therapy ban doesn't ban conversion therapy?

We talk about kink because, you gotta for the 69th episode And Michelle stole an award from a child.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep69/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>0e8809c0-dfec-4904-ab6a-8e6907f5a675Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:43:42 +0000What The Trans!?This week: The BBC did bad so Michelle went to MANY PROTESTS The government's conversion therapy ban doesn't ban conversion therapy? We talk about kink because, you gotta for the 69th episode And Michelle stole an award from a child....
The BBC did bad so Michelle went to MANY PROTESTS

The government's conversion therapy ban doesn't ban conversion therapy?

We talk about kink because, you gotta for the 69th episode And Michelle stole an award from a child.

References: https://www.whatthetrans.com/ep69/

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4801bbc,conversion,gender,kink,man,protests,sexy,therapy,tired,transgender,transphobic,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-why-we-were-gone-and-a-chat-with-a-trans-asylum-seeker--56671663
But more importantly, we went and talked to a trans man who is stuck in the kafkaesque asylum nightmare in the UK. If you want to know the real story when it comes to how the immigration system treats people...listen to this right now.

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>73b0190c-ceaa-41b0-b4aa-7f9cc9491ccaMon, 29 Nov 2021 18:42:25 +0000What The Trans!?This week we explain why we were gone so long. But more importantly, we went and talked to a trans man who is stuck in the kafkaesque asylum nightmare in the UK. If you want to know the real story when it comes to how the immigration system treats...
But more importantly, we went and talked to a trans man who is stuck in the kafkaesque asylum nightmare in the UK. If you want to know the real story when it comes to how the immigration system treats people...listen to this right now.

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3280asylum,binary,gender,immigrant,lgbt,man,non,nonbinary,refugee,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep67-michelle-counts-bigots-at-the-lgb-alliance-conference--56671649
- Michelle covers the anti-LGB Alliance protest outside their garbage conference! - Pride in Surrey speaks out against transphobic police commissioner! - A trans woman (the hilarious Jen Ives) gets treated like garbage by LGB Alliance randoms! - Michelle chats to the Transgender action block about the importance of protesting bellends References: https://bit.ly/319r0X3 https://www.Whatthetrans.com https://www.linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>d0a9dde5-c379-497c-8a74-61e4131663a6Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:12:29 +0000What The Trans!?No we aren’t dead This week: - Michelle covers the anti-LGB Alliance protest outside their garbage conference! - Pride in Surrey speaks out against transphobic police commissioner! - A trans woman (the hilarious Jen Ives) gets treated like garbage...
- Michelle covers the anti-LGB Alliance protest outside their garbage conference! - Pride in Surrey speaks out against transphobic police commissioner! - A trans woman (the hilarious Jen Ives) gets treated like garbage by LGB Alliance randoms! - Michelle chats to the Transgender action block about the importance of protesting bellends References: https://bit.ly/319r0X3 https://www.Whatthetrans.com https://www.linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>2055action,alliance,block,conference,ives,jen,lgb,lisa,townsend,transgender,transman,transwomanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep66-trans-pride-london-the-media-is-enabling-the-far-right-and-we-get-a-government-document--56671650
We cover Trans Pride London featuring Hollyoak's Ki Griffin, YouTube's Abigail Thorn and Kae Tempest

We get a government document that shows Dr Michael Brady was not the reason GRA reform was binned (as well as showing that this Government suck even more than we thought)

And we look at how the UK media's transphobia has enabled the far right as well as going over the Wi Spar horror show

References: https://bit.ly/2TRZQRa

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>0e574fc8-942a-4ff6-85bb-7530ec310583Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:20:56 +0000What The Trans!?Big episode We cover Trans Pride London featuring Hollyoak's Ki Griffin, YouTube's Abigail Thorn and Kae Tempest We get a government document that shows Dr Michael Brady was not the reason GRA reform was binned (as well as showing that this...
We cover Trans Pride London featuring Hollyoak's Ki Griffin, YouTube's Abigail Thorn and Kae Tempest

We get a government document that shows Dr Michael Brady was not the reason GRA reform was binned (as well as showing that this Government suck even more than we thought)

And we look at how the UK media's transphobia has enabled the far right as well as going over the Wi Spar horror show

References: https://bit.ly/2TRZQRa

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4780abigail,conservatives,farright,fascists,government,liz,london,philosophytube,pride,thorn,trans,transgender,trussfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep65-truss-just-bins-the-whole-lgbt-and-part-2-of-our-chat-with-christine-burns--5667165174a250d0-dc65-48a4-ae7e-2e0a1a850cc7Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:20:56 +0000What The Trans!?So this is a weird episode We finish our chat with Christine Burns! We talk Stonewall founding with Lord Michael Cashman! We dissect Liz Truss's latest nonsense! We get angry over the government ignoring Non-Binary people! And Michelle gets in Graham...5578binary,cashman,government,graham,lgbt,linehan,michael,non,politics,stonewall,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-christine-burns-on-trans-activism-in-the-90-s-part-1--56671627
The EHRC are called out by LGBT Orgs!
A court case in Northern Ireland is COMPLICATED!
Trans masculine surgeries halted on the NHS! And we talk with trans activist legend Christine Burns about how Coronation Street helped advance trans rights in the 90's!

(As well as LOADS of other stuff). References: https://bit.ly/3u6QJrO https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>7a56d29c-2239-4072-83f9-34919e6dae3dThu, 20 May 2021 20:30:01 +0000What The Trans!?This week there is TOO MUCH NEWS The EHRC are called out by LGBT Orgs! A court case in Northern Ireland is COMPLICATED! Trans masculine surgeries halted on the NHS! And we talk with trans activist legend Christine Burns about how Coronation...
The EHRC are called out by LGBT Orgs!
A court case in Northern Ireland is COMPLICATED!
Trans masculine surgeries halted on the NHS! And we talk with trans activist legend Christine Burns about how Coronation Street helped advance trans rights in the 90's!

(As well as LOADS of other stuff). References: https://bit.ly/3u6QJrO https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>5778burns,change,christine,coronation,ehrc,for,lgbt,man,nonbinary,press,street,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-the-stonewall-interview--56671659
We also cover the latest developments from Parliament's GRA reform inquiry!

References: https://bit.ly/2RROziF https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>819ed1b3-27dd-4b41-bae5-53365ceb34c7Thu, 13 May 2021 17:39:15 +0000What The Trans!?This week we chat to Stonewall CEO Nancy Kelley about media lies, the LGB Alliance gaining charity status, conversion therapy and the biggest myths about Stonewall (#StonewallDeepState). We also cover the latest developments from Parliament's GRA...
We also cover the latest developments from Parliament's GRA reform inquiry!

References: https://bit.ly/2RROziF https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4333alliance,charity,conservatives,conversion,government,kelley,lgb,nancy,stonewall,therapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-we-speak-to-activists-you-need-to-know-about--56671653
Government finds a way to make cutting the price of a gender recognition certificate suck. Thousands of non-binary people demand recognition.

YET MORE GC NIGHTMARES IN THE COURTS

And we speak to the AMAZING Trans Safety Network and an artist who is taking over Cardiff!

References: https://bit.ly/3eszRrd https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>2ab8f20e-f1ab-4113-b1ca-523b9da332e9Fri, 07 May 2021 18:22:14 +0000What The Trans!?This week: Government finds a way to make cutting the price of a gender recognition certificate suck. Thousands of non-binary people demand recognition. YET MORE GC NIGHTMARES IN THE COURTS And we speak to the AMAZING Trans Safety Network and...
Government finds a way to make cutting the price of a gender recognition certificate suck. Thousands of non-binary people demand recognition.

YET MORE GC NIGHTMARES IN THE COURTS

And we speak to the AMAZING Trans Safety Network and an artist who is taking over Cardiff!

References: https://bit.ly/3eszRrd https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3920activism,critical,gender,government,lgbt,liz,nonbinary,terf,transgender,transphobia,trussfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep61-this-is-what-emotional-abuse-is-and-how-transphobia-enables-it--56671658
If you have been effected by the issues raised on this podcast please go here for more information: https://bit.ly/32EMzfF

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>2f41aeb0-0b01-4899-811a-2675a582009eFri, 23 Apr 2021 11:24:06 +0000What The Trans!?CN: Abuse, child abuse, transphobia, references to transphobic organisations and 'thought leaders' and one audio clip of Posie fucking Parker. Michelle breaks down what emotional abuse is and how transphobia enables it. If you have been effected by...
If you have been effected by the issues raised on this podcast please go here for more information: https://bit.ly/32EMzfF

https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>1923abuse,binary,child,domestic,emotional,lgbt,man,non,trans,transgender,transphobia,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-good-news-except-for-arkansas-microaggressions-and-yelling-at-dave-chappelle--56671664
- The Bell V Tavistock decision has been significantly undone! - Arkansas does it's own Bell V Tavistock only far worse! - Working life for trans people exposed! - We discuss microaggressions FROM SOCIETY - And Michelle talks about telling Dave Chappelle to go f**k himself (he deserved it).

References: https://bit.ly/3s41Wsc https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>a24b7a0b-4ded-4641-8936-a0e969c5a0bbFri, 09 Apr 2021 03:05:49 +0000What The Trans!?This week: - The Bell V Tavistock decision has been significantly undone! - Arkansas does it's own Bell V Tavistock only far worse! - Working life for trans people exposed! - We discuss microaggressions FROM SOCIETY - And Michelle talks about...
- The Bell V Tavistock decision has been significantly undone! - Arkansas does it's own Bell V Tavistock only far worse! - Working life for trans people exposed! - We discuss microaggressions FROM SOCIETY - And Michelle talks about telling Dave Chappelle to go f**k himself (he deserved it).

References: https://bit.ly/3s41Wsc https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>3709arkansas,chappelle,children,dave,employment,graham,lgbt,linehan,man,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-uk-s-government-has-abused-trans-people-and-tried-to-look-doing-it--56671642
People need to know what they have done.

Please share this everywhere.

https://www.whatthetrans.com/the-uk-government-has-abused-trans-people-for-a-year/]]>db230650-6cb8-45ea-b57d-bc532524d59aSun, 14 Mar 2021 18:30:50 +0000What The Trans!?The UK Government has abused trans people for the last 12 months. People need to know what they have done. Please share this everywhere. https://www.whatthetrans.com/the-uk-government-has-abused-trans-people-for-a-year/
People need to know what they have done.

Please share this everywhere.

https://www.whatthetrans.com/the-uk-government-has-abused-trans-people-for-a-year/]]>521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-59-this-pod-is-very-late-and-too-long-because-bigots-attacked-the-census--56671670
3 hero's quit government advisory committee to protest anti-LGBT nonsense!

Transphobic trouble from the House of Lords!

Fairplay For Women SUCK!

And we break down the latest on the Census with Census Engagement Manager Adam Dale!

References: https://bit.ly/3lch8lx https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>74ad1ae7-2eea-4335-a7dc-4878987b5e4cFri, 12 Mar 2021 20:56:45 +0000What The Trans!?This was the news week that never ended. 3 hero's quit government advisory committee to protest anti-LGBT nonsense! Transphobic trouble from the House of Lords! Fairplay For Women SUCK! And we break down the latest on the Census with...
3 hero's quit government advisory committee to protest anti-LGBT nonsense!

Transphobic trouble from the House of Lords!

Fairplay For Women SUCK!

And we break down the latest on the Census with Census Engagement Manager Adam Dale!

References: https://bit.ly/3lch8lx https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4703binary,census,gender,graham,linehan,non,ons,politics,sucks,trans,transgender,transphobesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-we-made-a-whole-other-show-also-there-is-a-census--56671671
What The Trans: Nights is our new monthly podcast that is available to patrons now and will be made available to everyone in 6 months!

On this episode, we tell our coming out stories and fight anti-semitism by sharing the contents of our desks!

Also it is the census! Click the link below for more info!

References: https://bit.ly/3q8WTFX Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>6f2fc091-dc39-460a-98f0-08359e609cf3Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:37:32 +0000What The Trans!?This week we have something very different: a whole other show! What The Trans: Nights is our new monthly podcast that is available to patrons now and will be made available to everyone in 6 months! On this episode, we tell our coming out...
What The Trans: Nights is our new monthly podcast that is available to patrons now and will be made available to everyone in 6 months!

On this episode, we tell our coming out stories and fight anti-semitism by sharing the contents of our desks!

Also it is the census! Click the link below for more info!

References: https://bit.ly/3q8WTFX Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>2287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-57-awesome-cis-allies-w-david-paisley-grace-petrie--56671656
Grace Petrie, folk singing, transphobia slaying guitar god &

David Paisley, LGB Alliance botherer and actor on BBC Scotlands River City!

References: https://bit.ly/3r4lsp7 Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>eafdad6f-ca12-44b1-a7fd-db0d9c3be93dWed, 24 Feb 2021 18:43:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week we talk to two amazing cisgender allies who have stood up for the trans community in very cool ways. Grace Petrie, folk singing, transphobia slaying guitar god & David Paisley, LGB Alliance botherer and actor on BBC Scotlands River...
Grace Petrie, folk singing, transphobia slaying guitar god &

David Paisley, LGB Alliance botherer and actor on BBC Scotlands River City!

References: https://bit.ly/3r4lsp7 Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4574alliance,binary,critical,david,gender,lgb,man,non,nonbinary,paisley,terf,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-we-gotta-think-of-the-trans-kids-part-2--56671654
References: https://bit.ly/3qvtSWa Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>f64b2fdb-a17e-4edc-ba1c-6403a7306638Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:34:49 +0000What The Trans!?Last week we talked the legal ramifications of the Bell V Tavistock puberty blocker bull....AHEM... so this week we talk to people effected on the ground. We talk to trans youths, a parent and the folks at GenderGP. References:...
References: https://bit.ly/3qvtSWa Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4505bell,children,gender,gp,helen,identity,keira,kid,lgbt,man,trans,transgender,webberley,woman,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-we-gotta-think-of-the-trans-kids-part-1--56671678
We examine the Bell/Mrs A vs Tavistock judgement.
We look at how religious extremist hate groups may have influenced the decision.
We talk to the Good Law Project's Jolyon Maugham about their Trans legal defence fund and their plans for fighting this judgement.

And Ashleigh is sick and Michelle owns two Tamagotchis. References: https://bit.ly/2N8FnUA Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>e1de4e98-0679-468f-ae9f-4c6c960f95e7Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:31:31 +0000What The Trans!?Everything is terrible. The High Court has ruled that under 16's are incapable of giving consent to puberty blockers. This week: We examine the Bell/Mrs A vs Tavistock judgement. We look at how religious extremist hate groups may have influenced...
We examine the Bell/Mrs A vs Tavistock judgement.
We look at how religious extremist hate groups may have influenced the decision.
We talk to the Good Law Project's Jolyon Maugham about their Trans legal defence fund and their plans for fighting this judgement.

And Ashleigh is sick and Michelle owns two Tamagotchis. References: https://bit.ly/2N8FnUA Podcast links sheet: https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans]]>4280bell,binary,blockers,children,gender,good,jo,jolyon,keira,law,man,maughaum,non,project,puberty,tavistock,transgender,woman,youngfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-cis-allies-special-feat-owen-jones-josie-long--56671668
This week we talked to Josie Long and Owen Jones about how they became aware of trans issues, why all is not lost at the Guardian and why Michelle should make another podcast about terrible video game movies!

Link sheet: https://bit.ly/331FO8S http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>67005ee5-5da3-414c-8914-82f4f54560b4Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:48:58 +0000What The Trans!?So this was a bad news week. But whilst it is so easy to hate certain cisgender people (f**k you Liz Truss) Michelle and Ashleigh reach out to some astonishing cisgender allies! This week we talked to Josie Long and Owen Jones about how they became...
This week we talked to Josie Long and Owen Jones about how they became aware of trans issues, why all is not lost at the Guardian and why Michelle should make another podcast about terrible video game movies!

Link sheet: https://bit.ly/331FO8S http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>5230binary,conservative,conservatives,gender,jones,josie,lgbt,liz,long,man,non,owen,party,sex,trans,transgender,truss,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-are-we-sick-of-cisgender-people--56671673
After an extended break Michelle and Ashleigh return to grumble about cis people.

Are we sick of them?

With Shaira Bambi Choudhury (UK Civil Service) and Ciara Murphy (Co-founder of Mindline Trans+).

Link sheet: https://bit.ly/35Je2iV http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans  ]]>957fd875-0b02-4c4c-be80-23cdcea5abfdThu, 17 Sep 2020 08:21:05 +0000What The Trans!?WE ARE BACK After an extended break Michelle and Ashleigh return to grumble about cis people. Are we sick of them? With Shaira Bambi Choudhury (UK Civil Service) and Ciara Murphy (Co-founder of Mindline Trans+). Link sheet:...
After an extended break Michelle and Ashleigh return to grumble about cis people.

Are we sick of them?

With Shaira Bambi Choudhury (UK Civil Service) and Ciara Murphy (Co-founder of Mindline Trans+).

Link sheet: https://bit.ly/35Je2iV http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans  ]]>3765binary,cisgender,civil,health,lgb,lgbt,man,men,mental,mindline,news,non,service,trans,transgender,uk,woman,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-what-the-pride-panel-2-black-trans-lives-matter--56671684Marsha's Plate) as she chats with fellow US black trans people Josephine, Felix and Yannick Taylor (Conversations With The Priestess) as well as UK activist and campaigner Nim Ralph (co-founder QTIPOC London) about Black Lives Matter, police brutality, white supremacy and finding solace in cooking.

Link sheet: https://bit.ly/3h7BdXE http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans  ]]>2384f42d-6966-4743-a5be-3e9bf161ad44Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week Michelle hands the keys to the show over to Diamond Stylze (https://linktr.ee/MarshasPlate) as she chats with fellow US black trans people Josephine, Felix and Yannick Taylor (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5u3SoafOCpj-rny8I4jEjQ) as well...Marsha's Plate) as she chats with fellow US black trans people Josephine, Felix and Yannick Taylor (Conversations With The Priestess) as well as UK activist and campaigner Nim Ralph (co-founder QTIPOC London) about Black Lives Matter, police brutality, white supremacy and finding solace in cooking.

Link sheet: https://bit.ly/3h7BdXE http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans  ]]>6086black,blacklivesmatter,blm,floyd,george,lgbt,lgbtqia,mcdade,news,poc,pride,qtipoc,tony,tpoc,trans,transgender,twocfalse152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-what-the-pride-panel-1-transgender-parents--56671667 http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>7c575d18-d3fb-4755-9b17-099eaf7e5f68Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:42:48 +0000What The Trans!?WELCOME TO WHAT THE PRIDE!? We are doing a pride! All through June we will have panels, music and speeches aiming to fill the pandemic pride gap. This week, Michelle is joined by guest co-host Casey Explosion as we host a panel of trans and non-binary... http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>4908black,casey,children,explosion,floyd,gender,george,harry,kids,lgbt,lives,matter,nonbinary,parentingtrans,parents,potter,rowling,transgender,twitchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-the-uk-press-lies-about-trans-women-being-dangerous-again--56671679
The Daily Mail and The Times lie about trans women sexually assaulting cis women in prisons AGAIN. And face no consequences AGAIN. Aimee Stephens, the trans woman who could well be the catalyst for nationwide trans discrimination protections in the US has sadly passed away. Michelle talks to JessInLond0n about the app she created that is helping COVID-19 patients see their loved ones in hospital

Michelle then wipes her face of tears and talks to Chay from Trans Actual about their new online resource that hopes to fight back against misinformation about the transgender community!

Thank you for an amazing two years! LET'S DO IT AGAIN! Links sheet: https://bit.ly/2z9w9Rn http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>67445534-6d9b-4e4d-9d91-7f03be19bb88Tue, 19 May 2020 06:31:27 +0000What The Trans!?To celebrate our 50th episode as a podcast thing Michelle and Ashleigh spill the beans from behind the scenes after two years of accidentally find themselves on the front lines of the UK's never-ending transphobic shit-fit. Also... The Daily Mail...
The Daily Mail and The Times lie about trans women sexually assaulting cis women in prisons AGAIN. And face no consequences AGAIN. Aimee Stephens, the trans woman who could well be the catalyst for nationwide trans discrimination protections in the US has sadly passed away. Michelle talks to JessInLond0n about the app she created that is helping COVID-19 patients see their loved ones in hospital

Michelle then wipes her face of tears and talks to Chay from Trans Actual about their new online resource that hopes to fight back against misinformation about the transgender community!

Thank you for an amazing two years! LET'S DO IT AGAIN! Links sheet: https://bit.ly/2z9w9Rn http://whatthetrans.com
http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>4732equality,gender,lgbt,lies,liz,mail,man,minister,nonbinary,prisoners,prisons,terf,times,trans,transphobia,truss,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-we-talk-to-former-gender-critical-trans-people--56671693 http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>1fc3ab0e-98ed-4c40-b6d5-b021feb8d8d2Tue, 12 May 2020 12:54:40 +0000What The Trans!?This week Michelle and Ashleigh chat to Asha and Haven, a trans woman and an agender person who are former members of an anti-trans hate movement ("gender critical feminists"). We ask them: How do trans people become anti-trans? What did they... http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>4796anti,antilgbt,antitrans,critical,feminism,feminist,gender,hate,homophobia,lgbt,man,nonbinary,terf,trans,transphobia,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-disabled-trans-during-lockdown--56671666whatthetrans.com
twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>8b897ef2-4e4c-4d91-be93-f9087345d84fWed, 06 May 2020 08:16:42 +0000What The Trans!?This week: We talk to Coffee Spoonie (they/she, @coffeespoonie) and Shash (she/her, @itsShash1) about being trans, disabled, under lockdown, and how suddenly institutions are doing #AccessibilityForAbleds which they wouldn't do for disabled folks...whatthetrans.com
twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>3876ableds,access,coffeespoonie,disabilities,disability,disabled,for,lgbt,lgbtqia,liz,news,queer,shash,trans,transgender,trussfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-the-government-is-announcing-trans-policy-intentions-whilst-1000-people-are-dying-every-day--56671629afc9eb03-0b9f-4613-bc53-c6fd7da4bae4Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?COVID-19 is claiming lives all over the world and the UK is all set to have the highest death toll in Europe. So what did Women & Equalities minister Liz Truss announce whilst speaking to a Parliamentary committee? Guess. Just guess. We talk to...2936act,britain,conservatives,equality,gender,government,green,liz,man,mermaids,nonbinary,pearce,recognition,ruth,susie,trans,transgender,truss,uk,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-are-they-still-open-gender-clinics-domestic-abuse-and-trans-video-games-during-covid-19--56671669https://bit.ly/2Vm1R69 Info links: https://bit.ly/2xKfG5p Discord server: discord.gg/X2GJSak https://whatthetrans.com http://patreon.com/whatthetrans http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>1d2dfe30-d049-4e7b-83ad-be7802e612ddTue, 21 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This week: What to do if you are in lockdown with an abuser. What are the Gender Identity Clinics doing during all this? And Michelle & Ashleigh are joined by their new producer (and Steam Curator) Jo Ross-Barrett to talk video games to play...https://bit.ly/2Vm1R69 Info links: https://bit.ly/2xKfG5p Discord server: discord.gg/X2GJSak https://whatthetrans.com http://patreon.com/whatthetrans http://twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>4358abuse,ashleigh,clinic,domestic,emotional,games,identity,intersex,jo,lgbt,man,michelle,nonbinary,rossbarret,trans,transgender,video,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-bonus-cis-allies-from-the-past--56671635 References: https://bit.ly/2XHPEtY
twitter.com/whatthetrans
facebook.com/whatthetrans
whatthetrans.com
patreon.com/whatthetrans]]>4c9723b5-6b32-41a7-bb7d-0110066925d8Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:21:56 +0000What The Trans!?BONUS CIS ALLIES FROM THE VAULTS! As we finish restructuring behind the scenes, please enjoy our interviews with amazing cisgender allies Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, The Crystal Maze), Susie Green (Mermaids CEO), and Neville Southall (Former... References: https://bit.ly/2XHPEtY
twitter.com/whatthetrans
facebook.com/whatthetrans
whatthetrans.com
patreon.com/whatthetrans]]>3815adam,binary,conover,crystal,everton,everything,green,lgbt,man,maze,mermaids,neville,non,runs,southall,susie,trans,transgender,wales,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep44-cis-allies-from-the-past--56671675discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2V0Ia3H twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans]]>01b58a25-c2ff-49dc-9d5d-a806c54a0b4dFri, 10 Apr 2020 19:07:54 +0000What The Trans!?This week, due to being thoroughly exhausted by lockdown-based nonsense as well as bringing in new staff to help this thing become bigger, better and amazing, we took a week off to recharge and rebuild. BUT WE HAVE NOT LEFT YOU HANGING! We have...discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2V0Ia3H twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans]]>5412abraham,adrian,amelia,binary,diva,harrop,intersex,linda,man,non,oliver,olly,philosophy,riley,thorn,trans,transgender,tube,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-terfs-t-nts-and-hungarian-tyrants--56671686discord.gg/X2GJSak twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans  ]]>ff1649aa-18c2-46d5-a1c8-596e7cca9617Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:24:48 +0000What The Trans!?We didn't want to do the first half of this show, but the Mail on Sunday has continued being awful, the LGB Alliance don't appear to have noticed that there is a global pandemic on and the pandemic is being used as an excuse to kill democracy and...discord.gg/X2GJSak twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com patreon.com/whatthetrans  ]]>4121falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-lockdown-special-pulling-together-in-quarantown--56671702https://www.goodsamapp.org/nhs Our brand-spanking new loneliness busting Discord server! - discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2UFgJLs patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com]]>2ee65a88-1a03-46b7-a19e-450142c843ffFri, 27 Mar 2020 18:24:50 +0000What The Trans!?You know what is going on and it is all a bit much so we bunkered down and spoke to the amazing Ica Nienz (Isolation Collective), Sabah Choudrey (Trans Pride Brighton/"reluctant activist") and Kate Glanfield (Trans Gloucester) because honestly, what...https://www.goodsamapp.org/nhs Our brand-spanking new loneliness busting Discord server! - discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/2UFgJLs patreon.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetrans.com]]>5116choudrey,coronavirus,covid19,glandfield,gloucester,ica,intersex,kate,lgbt,london,man,manchester,mienz,nonbinary,nottingham,sabah,trans,transgender,transsexual,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-gra-reform-believed-to-be-in-the-bin--56671634https://discord.gg/X2GJSak  ]]>17ca2737-24b0-43c6-826d-353c7ac9cc5bFri, 20 Mar 2020 21:42:26 +0000What The Trans!?The I Paper has reported that sources in the Government have said that GRA reform has been postponed indefinitely. Here are Michelle's thoughts. Original piece: https://bit.ly/2xREOH2 Join our Discord server! https://t.co/xHPhtHIjxC?amp=1  https://discord.gg/X2GJSak  ]]>313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-transphobia-parliament-the-guardian-again--56671677discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/39ZSz4F whatthetrans.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>acbda914-5d27-422a-aa45-d58d6b737ecbTue, 17 Mar 2020 16:18:50 +0000What The Trans!?We are back from our break! This week: Transphobes do the transphobia thing in the UK parliament on International Women's Day! Allies do the ally thing in the UK parliament because they are awesome! We barely mention Coronavirus! And Ash and...discord.gg/X2GJSak References: https://bit.ly/39ZSz4F whatthetrans.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>4089binary,coronavirus,covid19,guardian,man,non,nonbinary,parliament,trans,transgender,transphobia,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-republicans-are-targeting-trans-kids--566716374497ccca-f574-4ee6-aadc-4da4d847d155Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?Trans kids are being targeted by Republican lawmakers! Should we be concerned? We talk to Molly Woodstock (Gender Reveal podcast) and Cassius Adair (Transcripts podcast) to find out! Also: Graham Linehan spreads hate on news night...hilariously....4443adair,alliance,andy,binary,burnham,cassius,gender,lgb,man,manchester,molly,nb,non,nonbinary,reveal,trans,transgender,woman,woodstockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-why-we-should-support-intersex-folk--56671676whatthetrans.com/ep-39 Facebook.com/whatthetrans Twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>050ca3ad-38aa-4eaf-b4ea-8bf9d850e16cFri, 24 Jan 2020 15:35:51 +0000What The Trans!?This week: Intersex people have so much common ground with trans people, we should support each other! Ash & Meesh talk to intersex trans woman Diana James and intersex activist Izzy MacCallum about what is going on for intersex folks We analyse...whatthetrans.com/ep-39 Facebook.com/whatthetrans Twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>3107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-autistic-trans-people-are-a-thing-listen-to-them--56671683https://bit.ly/2FXbvUb twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>2929dcc2-8b98-490f-94c6-c397834e4da6Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:08:38 +0000What The Trans!?This week: Michelle talks to Felix and Jo Ross-Barrett about being autistic and being non-binary! Transphobes are on the march in Scotland! Celebrities are coming out all over the place! And anti-trans group The LGB Alliance...released a single? Jesus...https://bit.ly/2FXbvUb twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>4226act,alliance,autism,autistic,binary,gender,gra,intersex,lgb,lgbt,man,non,nonbinary,recognition,scotland,trans,transgender,transsexual,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-how-should-trans-people-talk-to-journalists-with-jennie-kermode--566716484e6209ac-4a3d-4edf-b342-feb79ea759daSat, 11 Jan 2020 19:11:35 +0000What The Trans!?This week: The press has published easily debunkable lies (again...) We talk trans and non-binary people WINNING AT THINGS! And we talk to Jennie Kermode from Trans Media Watch about how, and even if trans and non-binary people should  Links &...3643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-queen-s-speech-2019--56671689info@switchboard.org.uk https://www.switchboard.org.uk/ LGBT Foundation 0345 3303030 www.lgbt.foundation Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>2e9f2659-1a33-41b5-b400-4fbc073f4c77Wed, 25 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?Screw "royalty," there is only one queen this Christmas and she is Ashleigh! Here is her Christmas message for the trans community! Merry Christmas everyone! Helplines open TODAY: LGBT Switchboard 0300 3300630 www.switchboard.lgbt (for the instant...info@switchboard.org.uk https://www.switchboard.org.uk/ LGBT Foundation 0345 3303030 www.lgbt.foundation Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>308ashleigh,binary,bisexual,christmas,gay,intersex,lesbian,lgbt,man,message,non,pagan,queen,royal,talbot,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-what-on-earth-are-the-tories-going-to-do-to-us--56671700https://bit.ly/34Nq6vK twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>55f1ba37-b493-4acb-8579-ba08095cddd9Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:20:15 +0000What The Trans!?This week we are joined by Vic Parsons (PinkNews.co.uk gender & identity reporter) to commiserate over more Tory rule. We talk: How do we report on this? Why is everyone in the media lying about trans issues? Can there be too much cheese? Also we...https://bit.ly/34Nq6vK twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>3264boris,conservatives,daily,johnson,lgbt,lizz,mail,man,may,news,parsons,pinknews,theresa,tories,torys,trans,transgender,truss,vicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-the-tories-won-here-is-an-hour-of-hope--56671655https://bit.ly/2sj8iLp Facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com  ]]>9057936e-3828-423f-b719-a0e4ff3f10b5Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:56:25 +0000What The Trans!?This week To cushion the blow of the worst goddam election result, we put together an hour of tales about trans heroes and how you can keep it together for the fights to come! Also: Graham Linehan could win "d**k of the year"! Big dictionary names...https://bit.ly/2sj8iLp Facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com  ]]>3110binary,bisexual,comics,conservatives,corbyn,democrats,election,gay,general,johnson,kingdom,labour,lesbian,lgbt,liberal,man,marvel,non,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-helen-belcher-could-be-the-first-openly-trans-mp--56671665d385fdb6-91a8-4e6b-b454-9336ef099df7Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:22:37 +0000What The Trans!?This week (and every week till someone stops us): India has a bad trans bill! Christie Elan-Cane could get us X gender markers in passports! We chat with Helen Belcher, Liberal Democrat candidate for Chippenham and maybe the UK's first trans MP! And...3324belcher,democrat,democrats,helen,india,liberal,man,nonbinary,passports,trans,transgender,transman,transwoman,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-manifesto-mayhem-don-t-vote-tory-seriously--5667170480df824b-0f4c-4077-af04-a3e2324886fbFri, 29 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This...week (we are weekly now!) The manifestos are out! Which parties suck the least? Michelle grills LGBT Labour, Lib Dem Jasmine Josephine and trans campaigner/author/legend Christine Burns for their take on this general election nonsense. And...4615bisexual,brexit,burns,christine,conservatives,democrats,election,gay,general,labour,lesbian,lgbt,liberal,man,nonbinary,transgender,transsexual,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-trans-witchcraft-vs-the-government--56671687f98579cfa83d4fffb329cbab4e05d6cdFri, 01 Nov 2019 09:43:04 +0000What The Trans!?It is the spooky season, so Ash talks magic, queers and witches! Former minister appears to reveal the results of the gender recognition act consultation. Why didn't anyone else report this? A General election is coming: who shouldn't you vote for?...7077conservative,labour,liberal,mordaunt,news,nonbinary,pagan,penny,pink,trans,transgender,transsexual,wicca,witchcraft,woman,wtichesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep31-why-non-binary-people-are-valid--56671697https://bit.ly/32uhOrZ twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>a33bddb3b39d4ebcbea732beb5ab3dfeFri, 18 Oct 2019 15:53:54 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week: Gender recognition act reform is being abandoned? Voter ID laws may be a thing soon! A summary of all the events at the US Supreme court! We talk to Theo Hendrie (YouTuber) and May Bowen (podcaster on Nuanced Nonsense) about why...https://bit.ly/32uhOrZ twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>4280bisexual,boris,brexit,cummings,dominic,gay,johnson,lesbian,lgbt,liz,man,minister,mordaunt,news,nonbinary,penny,trans,transgender,truss,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep30-a-tale-of-two-supreme-courts--56671672https://bit.ly/31PHRcW twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>17344deeccdb46539d8648fbc8c7f107Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:28:07 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week-   We go deep into the US Supreme Court's upcoming LGBT employment discrimination hearings. The UK has decided to list a Dad as a Mum for no good reason! Brexit is...well, you know. The Times is awful! Again! And Ashleigh plays Untitled...https://bit.ly/31PHRcW twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>5292aimee,bader,birth,certificate,court,freddy,ginsberg,goose,kavanaugh,lgbt,mcconnel,ruth,stephens,supreme,trans,transgender,transsexualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep29-good-prides-bad-prides-and-having-jobs-whilst-trans--56671706https://bit.ly/2m3glIO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>d70f479f06394bd0bdf69fd4ec42d573Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:52:28 +0000What The Trans!?We are back! On this episode: Trans+ Pride London happened and was great! Manchester pride happened and it was less than great! Travis Alabanza speaks! Brexit is...guuuuh Michelle and Ashleigh talk doing job things whilst trans! And Michelle went to a...https://bit.ly/2m3glIO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>6528alabanza,amber,boris,brexit,burgerz,employment,intersex,johnson,london,manchester,nonbinary,pride,ruud,trans,transgender,transsexual,travisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep28-domestic-abuse-chats-with-diana-james--56671685dc8e14b69668467d85e151dd9102f4cdSat, 10 Aug 2019 12:34:59 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week: The press appoints a new guy to regulate them...because that's how it works apparently... Andrew Gilligan goes to Downing Street! Gay Star News closes! We talk about the ins and outs of the equality act with Tara Hewitt! We talk about...5467abuse,domestic,gay,ipso,lgbt,man,men,news,nonbinary,press,pride,star,times,trans,transgender,woman,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep27-trans-pride-brighton-2019-and-boris-johnson-are-you-kidding-me--566717053065ba8633c147028f28d528665dfcd8Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:39:06 +0000What The Trans!?This by-week: Boris Johnson is the prime minister, what does this mean for trans equality? We talk about Hacked Off's report on media transphobia! We talk IPSO's response to media transphobia! And Michelle reports from Trans Pride Brighton and talks...6293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep26-sparkle-minisode--56671682https://bit.ly/2XWC3eO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>d3c0f6984ae84ed3b8cb1b7d0520d728Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:30:47 +0000What The Trans!?Michelle and Ashleigh report from Sparkle 2019! We talked hate crime with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester! We talked music with Alex Valentine and Husk! We talk shop with the amazing trans team at the LGBT Foundation! AND SO MUCH MORE! We are...https://bit.ly/2XWC3eO twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>2561alex,andy,burnham,labour,lgbt,man,manchester,men,music,punk,sparkle,trans,transgender,valentine,woman,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep25-uk-black-pride-and-london-pride-super-show--5667167492abd9a7062943d4a4c79569536c375dWed, 10 Jul 2019 12:16:19 +0000What The Trans!?This by-week: Michelle covers all the Pride shenanigans London! Shadow Women & Equalities Minister Dawn Butler tells us how the Government has failed trans people! Billy Porter (Pose) tells us about Season 2 AND why he loves London! Annie Wallace...7149act,black,color,conservatives,gender,gra,hollyoaks,labour,lgbt,london,nonbinary,of,people,phyll,porter,pride,racism,recognition,transgender,ukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep24-scotland-caved-to-transphobes--56671690https://bit.ly/2YgB76f Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>0e92b8a9b62c43678bc7972767a106fdThu, 27 Jun 2019 14:56:51 +0000What The Trans!?This by-week: Scotland caves and delays trans rights reform pending another consultation! The Dems DIDN'T block the trans military ban! The Times are STILL being sued! Who will be worse, Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt? ...and Michelle and Ashleigh take...https://bit.ly/2YgB76f Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>5044binary,boris,democrats,hunt,janet,jeremy,johnson,man,minister,mock,netflix,non,republicans,scotland,times,trans,transgender,transphobia,trump,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-america-is-killing-us-feat-peri-jones--56671643https://bit.ly/2FbzVcD Like our podcast? You will love our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>c9892a88f1474a13817cfb457772ef28Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week, we are joined by Peri Jones who helps us break down Trump, Trans Rights, ICE, trans women of colour murders and border horrors. Also - Julie Bindel preaches hate in Scotland! Feat Rosie Russel! The Vatican announces that trans people...https://bit.ly/2FbzVcD Like our podcast? You will love our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>6965america,bindel,border,donald,ice,julie,man,men,nonbinary,terf,trans,transgender,trump,usa,woman,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-cis-allies-special-2-electric-boogaloo--56671681https://bit.ly/2M2b157 Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com PLEASE THROW MONEY AT OUR GOFUNDME gofundme.com/whatthetrans]]>c309bdd598194331a2d824b561f6df22Wed, 22 May 2019 16:05:27 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week - We talk to Natasha Devon, Sue Perkins, Baroness Liz Barker, Adam Conover, Neville Southall, Rachelle Foster and Susie Green about allyship! - We talk to Paul O'Grady and Stephen Fry for 2 seconds! - We talk to Nicola Adams about trans...https://bit.ly/2M2b157 Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com PLEASE THROW MONEY AT OUR GOFUNDME gofundme.com/whatthetrans]]>8286adam,conover,foster,green,lgbt,liz,mermaids,natasha,neville,nicola,perkins,rachelle,southall,sue,susie,the,times,trans,transgender,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-the-trans-music-boogie-tacular--56671657 https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/184735819785/episode-21-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com Please donate to our GoFundMe! GoFundMe.com/WhatTheTrans]]>46cbf557ce484255b912ea5184e59a74Wed, 08 May 2019 13:38:43 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week - Caster Semenya! US Supreme Court dissected! Brazil needs help! Trans woman sues The Times! - 16 beautiful songs by 16 amazing trans music creators! - Joined in the bedroom by Husk! All links and references are here:... https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/184735819785/episode-21-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com Please donate to our GoFundMe! GoFundMe.com/WhatTheTrans]]>7534bolsanaro,court,husk,man,music,nonbinary,supreme,the,times,trans,transgender,transphobia,trump,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-the-cis-allies-spectacular-part-1--56671711 https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/184438211805/episode-20-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>4e1d90afaf8c42dfa0b75ded3038aa38Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:15:36 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week - LGBT news outlet lets bigots write for them! - American trans people are going through some stuff - We talk to Linda Riley (Diva magazine), Dr Adrian Harrop, Amelia Abraham (Dazed) and Olly Thorn (PhilosophyTube) about being cis and... https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/184438211805/episode-20-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>6839abraham,adrian,amelia,binary,diva,harrop,lesbian,linda,man,nb,non,olly,philosophytube,riley,thorn,trans,transdgender,transsexual,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-bfi-flare-lgbt-film-festival-double-episode--56671695 https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183925085810/episode-19-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>de509ca147d148d796ca9e87091949f7Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:06:40 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week - Homophobes protest schools! - Brexit is coming (maybe?) - Michelle heads over to the BFI LGBT film festival to talk to the directors of Trans Millitary, Call her Ganda and many more! All links and references are here:... https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183925085810/episode-19-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>7561alkhadi,amrou,bfi,clarke,dawson,films,fiona,kristiene,man,movies,nonbinary,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-race-racism-and-being-a-baby-trans-boy-with-jackson-king--56671694 https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183599221830/episode-18-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>11b9735c971c49638ed65a5affdf11e8Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?- (Possibly) Transphobic gyms? - GRA reform confusion! - America is the worst! - We talk race, racism and being a trans guy with Jackson King! All links and references are here:... https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183599221830/episode-18-notes-and-references Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>6123bannantyne,glaad,government,gyms,lgbt,mp,parliament,stonewall,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-trans-spies-trans-singers-trans-hospitals-trans-prisons--56671709 - Trans panic in prisons! (Debunked)
- Tales from trans history including a trans spy from the 1700s and a stealth trans pop star in the 60s!
- Ashleigh moves house!
- Michelle goes to the dentist!   Episode notes - https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183297677125/episode-17-notes-and-references   Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>b480606cfc6342a2b3e1337fce353296Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:07:00 +0000What The Trans!?- Trans panic on hospital wards! (Debunked) - Trans panic in prisons! (Debunked) - Tales from trans history including a trans spy from the 1700s and a stealth trans pop star in the 60s! - Ashleigh moves house! - Michelle goes to the dentist!  ... - Trans panic in prisons! (Debunked)
- Tales from trans history including a trans spy from the 1700s and a stealth trans pop star in the 60s!
- Ashleigh moves house!
- Michelle goes to the dentist!   Episode notes - https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/183297677125/episode-17-notes-and-references   Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans whatthetranspod.tumblr.com]]>3933and,binary,care,department,hancock,health,history,hospitals,justice,man,matt,ministry,nhs,non,of,prisons,social,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-you-should-podcast-here-is-how-live-from-manchester--56671680f762c713f2db41eeb1c3b43f50749684Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:07:09 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week’s transgender content comes live from the LGBT Foundation in Manchester where Ash and Meesh will teach you how to start your very own podcast! Also this bi-week: Terfs go on tour! Janelle Monae is incredible! Ian Huntley ISN’T trans! and...4424foundation,howto,huntley,ian,janelle,lgbt,live,monae,podcast,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-there-is-a-fascist-running-brazil-right-now--56671712 https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/182428484600/episode-15-links-and-references Like our pod? You will love our social media! whatthetranspod.tumblr.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans    ]]>6096826fa4b94035ac1ce47ae7f6f555Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:02:49 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week: - Ashleigh returns to the podcasting fold! - Meesh and Ash talk to Alis, a non-binary trans girl from Brazil who talks about life under fascist jair bolsonaro - Terfs go on tour with the far right! - Hbomberguy bashes Graham Linehan with... https://whatthetranspod.tumblr.com/post/182428484600/episode-15-links-and-references Like our pod? You will love our social media! whatthetranspod.tumblr.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans    ]]>4187bolsonaro,man,nonbinary,terf,trans,transgender,transsexual,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-michelle-gets-i-daniel-blaked--56671688 Links and sources Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! whatthetrans.tumblr.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>d459047a0cd742c998221e75dec402a9Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:54:51 +0000What The Trans!?Things get real this bi-week as Michelle tells the story of the fights with her mind, the fights with the department of works and pensions, and the fights with the national press!... Links and sources Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! whatthetrans.tumblr.com facebook.com/whatthetrans twitter.com/whatthetrans]]>2505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-queen-s-speech-2018--56671692www.lgbt.foundation   Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans]]>ae98797c190f49c59e1ad89596e2979bTue, 25 Dec 2018 14:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?We all know that the royal family is quite silly, so here is a far better alternative Christmas message for the transgender community!   Merry Christmas everyone!   Helplines: LGBT Switchboard 0300 3300630 www.switchboard.lgbt (for the instant...www.lgbt.foundation   Like our podcast? You will LOVE our social media! Twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans]]>628binary,christmas,lgbt,man,michelle,non,otoole,queens,speech,trans,transgender,uk,woman,xmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-we-need-to-talk-about-graham-linehan--5667171345d07b58a7eb4500b27b526f737d774cWed, 19 Dec 2018 10:48:19 +0000What The Trans!?Michelle finds herself alone on the pod as Ashleigh takes a well deserved break. Does Michelle have some kind of breakdown? Is she able to handle the pressure? Well...listen to the show and find out...(spoilers - Michelle nailed it). This bi-week: We...2437graham,lgbt,linda,linehan,manuel,nonbinary,patricio,riley,the,trans,transgender,transsexual,twitter,whatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-trans-day-of-remembrance-is-complicated--566716997898162533234f928373d3d31c76c4b4Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:39:44 +0000What The Trans!?Meesh & Ash have mixed feelings about trans day of remembrance! A well respected doctor believes anime causes transness! Ru Paul! Super Girl! Jake Graf! Follow us on the socials: twitter.com/whatthetrans facebook.com/whatthetrans3789day,graf,jake,lgbt,of,paul,remembrance,ru,supergirl,tdor,trans,transgender,transsexualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-the-nazis-burned-down-a-sex-museum-and-it-was-awful--566716987ca6c4d3205949cf916e52fdd50e6784Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:43:14 +0000What The Trans!?As the Americas struggle with new forms of Fascism taking root, Ash and Meesh go back in time to 1930’s Germany to learn about how a gaggle of science queers made shop above a sex museum and lead the way on trans healthcare...until...Nazis...   Also:...4305brazil,gay,germany,hitler,lgbt,president,transgender,transsexual,transvestite,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-the-gra-consultation-has-killed-us--566716915f8a930903b7443880153c482a63f904Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:58:47 +0000What The Trans!?...we are so tired... The gender recognition act consultation has brought the fires of hell down on the trans community... ...but Meesh and Ash emerge from the flames regardless to pod the s@#! out of everything.   This bi-week: Trump is coming for...3576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep9-the-gender-recognition-act-showdown-with-cass-smith--5667170759a69e7742a04624b5b7a9b6ad38fa94Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:52:00 +0000What The Trans!?GREETINGS!! This bi-week Meesh and Ash are joined by Cass Smith, trans advocacy officer for the LGBT Foundation to discuss the GRA consultation, bad people with dumb billboards and the most convoluted Sabrina the Teenage Witch remake ever.4704cass,gender,lgbt,smith,transgender,treatsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-the-trans-movie-spectaculaaaaar--5667171406757f0457554794a1a73da8f72a2851Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:27:12 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week Michelle and Ashleigh go to the talkies and are horrified at how much film makers want to examine trans people’s junk.   This episode contains spoilers for the following movies:   A fantastic woman The Danish Girl 3 Generations Boy Meets...4311films,lgbt,man,movies,talkies,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-sex-sex-offenders-and-stupid-studies--56671708fe352b9c66c54377813e11a6724873bfWed, 12 Sep 2018 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week, Meesh and Ash get real about dating. SPOILER ALERT - dating whilst trans is a nightmare. Also this episode: Why is everyone losing their minds over trans people? Is Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria coming for YOUR kids? Michelle considers a...4707and,drugs,dysphoria,gender,karen,onset,prisoner,prisons,rapid,rock,roll,sex,trans,transgender,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep6-trans-terfs-are-doin-it-to-themseeeelves--5667169669fdf7bb2bac4efeb96ca85c5dfd416aWed, 29 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week: Transphobes ruin stickers Michelle says a bunch of things that will be edited out of context Ashleigh sings a bit America has a transgender major political candidate! How in the holy hell are there transgender transphobes and WHY THE...4292alex,binary,germany,jones,kids,men,non,sarah,stickers,terf,trans,transgender,vine,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-trans-history-with-morgan-m-page--56671701370bca1e6b46446bbbff722537d7fa0aWed, 15 Aug 2018 13:44:35 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week, Morgan M Page (writer, artist and created of the Out From the Vaults podcast) gives me us a lesson on the almost forgotten history of trans people. Also: The TERFs have spoiled witchcraft AND stickers! The medical establishment announces...4418binary,british,history,journal,m,man,medical,morgan,non,page,trans,transgender,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep4-not-really-live-from-trans-pride-brighton--566717039ca3dc283bd241f3a8eb3a6289ee4528Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:27:14 +0000What The Trans!?This bi-week, Ash and Michelle go to the seaside to eat ice cream, shout at cis people and fly flags for trans pride Brighton! Inside this content module we discuss: ScarJo finally doing the righ thing. Schools finally saying it is OK to be LGBT! Why...4194brighton,burn,choudrey,pride,sabah,sarah,savage,sun,transgenderfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-ash-goes-to-downing-street-pride-month-special--566717108e5aecdc63594f90acb828ac661f50aaTue, 10 Jul 2018 23:59:29 +0000What The Trans!?Pride month is happening and so are we. This biweek we have a special, bumper, extended episode that contains tales of queer from all across the British land mass, including: Ashleigh getting called to Downing Street Michelle getting Pokémon...5417eye,london,manchester,month,pose,pride,queer,sparkle,terf,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep2-we-re-not-crazy-anymore-but-boy-have-we-got-problems--56671715 Emmerdale adds a trans dude to their show!
The press lies! And Michelle and Ash hatch a plan to give male fish breasts!]]>021a4b06a52c40ea8237df35b81ec869Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:30:59 +0000What The Trans!?This week: The UN announces that we aren’t crazy anymore! Emmerdale adds a trans dude to their show! The press lies! And Michelle and Ash hatch a plan to give male fish breasts! Emmerdale adds a trans dude to their show!
The press lies! And Michelle and Ash hatch a plan to give male fish breasts!]]>4454false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep1-supergirl-punches-section-28--15022875
Being trans is amazing, but every now and then we as a group face challenges that most will never have to think about.

But fear not! Michelle and Ashleigh are here to dissect the latest trans news with knives, hammers and wits.

This week, how Section 28 sucked, why England should be boycotting the World Cup and why Squarespace will never, ever sponsor us.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/457001244Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:44:10 +0000What The Trans!?A new podcast approaches... Being trans is amazing, but every now and then we as a group face challenges that most will never have to think about. But fear not! Michelle and Ashleigh are here to dissect the latest trans news with knives, hammers and...
Being trans is amazing, but every now and then we as a group face challenges that most will never have to think about.

But fear not! Michelle and Ashleigh are here to dissect the latest trans news with knives, hammers and wits.

This week, how Section 28 sucked, why England should be boycotting the World Cup and why Squarespace will never, ever sponsor us.]]>4091truefull