EP157 - Loving Me, Helping You
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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 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...
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EP156 - Trans Intimacy: The Private Parts
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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 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...
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EP155 - Frankenstein's Evidence: The Modern Phrenology
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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 complicated and bans on trans participation in sport make no sense. NOTE: You may not care for sport, you may not be interested in it. That is fine and valid, but we would implore you to nevertheless give this episode a try and particularly our interview with Sheree Bekker & Stephen Mumford, two scientists who have some fascinating insights about...
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EP154 - Another Brick in Stonewall
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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 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...
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EP153 - Unkind Rewind
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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 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...
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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
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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
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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 -
info_outlineThis 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 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