EP152 - Trailblazer Talks: HIV & the HRC
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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 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:
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Journo Free WTT
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Exploring a new format because we're never ones to shy away from innovation, let us know what you think.
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EP151 - How to Spin Trends & Influence Healthcare
What 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 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...
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EP150 - Good Law, Great Acting
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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 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...
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EP149 - We Read Levy So You Don't Have To
What 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 and as such does not talk about the main news stories of the last few weeks. It's Levy all the way down this time. Normal service will be resumed as soon as we work out what that is. ! The awesome Canadian band we mentioned. ! Ashleigh's old band. References: Streeting’s response -
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EP148 - Political Downtime
What 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 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....
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EP147 - Hidden Curriculums
What 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 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...
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The Holly King's Speech
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The studio has a visit from the Holly King himself...
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EP146 - What the Yule?! 2025
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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 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...
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EP145 - Dodge, Delay and Spin
What 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 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: *a real...
info_outlineAt 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 and as such does not talk about the main news stories of the last few weeks. It's Levy all the way down this time. Normal service will be resumed as soon as we work out what that is.
The Beaches! The awesome Canadian band we mentioned.
The Atomic Hound Dog! Ashleigh's old band.
References:
Streeting’s response -Adult Services Review
Gender Identity Services for Adults (Non-Surgical Interventions) -NHS England
NHS commissioning » Review of adult gender dysphoria services
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
Some thoughts on the Levy Review - Dr Ruth Pearce
The Levy review has been published | Good Law Project