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...
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EP133 - Inequalities & Inhuman Wrongs
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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 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...
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EP132 - Defying Clarity
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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 Action Alley, Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and the all-important Trans Joy. References:
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EP131 - Pride Bans & Bathroom Bans
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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 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:
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EP130 - Supreme Court React Compilation
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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 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...
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EP129 - A Poorly Judged Decision
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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 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...
info_outlineOn 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 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