EP143 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 3)
What 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 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...
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EP142 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 2)
What 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 this time. Bashing Back in Brighton. Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we’ve developed alongside and Claire Prosho ( 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...
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EP141 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 1)
What 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 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 and Claire Prosho ( to bring you new information from inside the UK's gender identity clinic system, including: How Wes Streeting used information...
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EP140 - Too Sexy for Michigan
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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 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 References:
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EP139 - FOI & Find Out
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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 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:
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EP138 - Queering Ecology, with Jazmeen Qureshi
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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 divest from harmful systems, The myth of Overpopulation and blue chip documentaries, And much more!
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EP137 - Democracy Bashes Back!
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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 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...
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EP136 - Let's Talk More About the Green Party
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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 bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading a campaign to stop this, more here: . The government's proposed new RSHE guidance: 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:
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EP135 - Let's Talk About the Green Party (Part 1)
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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 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,...
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EP134 - Trans Lobbies & Zine Hobbies
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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 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...
info_outlineOn 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 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/