USA EP06 - Transatlantic Transphobia
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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. 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:
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EP114 - A Lesson in Education
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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 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:
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USA EP05 - The Return of the Americans
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On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over: ACLU Roadmap ACLU Memo on: 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:
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EP113 - Hey, Streeting! Leave Those Kids Alone!
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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 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! References:
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EP112 - Alerta! Alerta! Anti Cass-ista!
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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 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! References:
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EP111 - Prides and Prejudice
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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 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:
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EP109 - Election Decompression
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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 RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people. New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England. EHRC Consultation - References:
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Who The Trans Episode 3! The Giggle
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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 hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on this episode of Doctor Who, in Who The Trans?! This episode was released last year as part of our Patreon rewards. If you'd like to receive bonus content like this as it happens, subscribe to our Patreon where we've made an episode for each instalment of the most recent series of Doctor Who.
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EP108 - Election Special
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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 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: References:
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EP107 - Blocker Bans and Tory Shams
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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 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:
info_outlineOn 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 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