What The Trans!?

UK-based news podcast for trans and non-binary folks and our allies. Join snarky trans fact-finding team Ashleigh and Alyx as they dissect the news, interview guests and chat about pop culture.

Who The Trans Episode 3! The Giggle 07/08/2024

Who The Trans Episode 3! The Giggle 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. /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/32045137

EP108 - Election Special 06/26/2024

EP108 - Election Special 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: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/31888607

EP107 - Blocker Bans and Tory Shams 06/11/2024

EP107 - Blocker Bans and Tory Shams 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: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/31687432

Reviewing the Cass Review 06/03/2024

Reviewing the Cass Review Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/31569407

EP106 - A Cass-astrophic Review (Part Two) 05/28/2024

EP106 - A Cass-astrophic Review (Part Two) On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28 Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira White, a barrister with expertise in equalities law, and... Part 2 of our Cass Review deep dive, speaking extensively with Dr Reubs Walsh NHS Consultation: References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/31485162

EP105 - A Cass-astrophic Review (Part One) 05/13/2024

EP105 - A Cass-astrophic Review (Part One) On 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: References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/31252997

EP104 - A Love Letter from the EHRC 04/29/2024

EP104 - A Love Letter from the EHRC On this "fun-packed" episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals. That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time. The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter! Isn't that nice? (Hint; no it isn't) And we pass the mic to Dr Cal Horton, who has some very well-expressed thoughts on the Cass review. /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/31020358

USA EP04 - Wrasslin' Is Real?! 04/22/2024

USA EP04 - Wrasslin' Is Real?! In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode! SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats Oklahoma declares wrestling is real?! References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30930523

EP103 - A Pain in the Cass 04/15/2024

EP103 - A Pain in the Cass On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster. The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in the UK'. Trans healthcare for young people in the UK and its' many problems, including but not limited to... THE CASS REPORT!! Yes, it's here and it's not very good. We take a look at it, featuring an interview with Dr Cora Sargeant. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30817818

USA EP03 - Easter Has Fallen 04/08/2024

USA EP03 - Easter Has Fallen In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Anti-trans legislation, as always! Updates on Nex Benedict Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV Joe Biden, who owes me $1,000, failing trans people yet again References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30727568

EP102 - The Tribunal & the Telegraph Pole 04/01/2024

EP102 - The Tribunal & the Telegraph Pole On this week's episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons. A teacher who was fired for refusing to respect a trans student. A judge disciplined for his social media outburst to a trans person. And Alyx talks about her experiences at the recent protest outside the Royal College of General Practitioners. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30614013

USA EP02 - Nex Benedict 03/25/2024

USA EP02 - Nex Benedict In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Updates on anti-trans state legislation The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict The tragic deaths of other trans people in both 2023 and 2024 References: Check our Discord: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30527388

EP101 - Room 101 03/17/2024

EP101 - Room 101 Our new episode! Sorry this one is so long (and yes, that's what she said) On this edition, our intrepid hosts talk about: The conversion therapy bill non-debate. The NHS making access to puberty blockers for trans teenagers much more difficult, some might say unethically so... Kier Starmer's unfortunate views on trans women in sport. We go over what the trans community would see banished to Room 101 (the BBC one, not the George Orwell one) Join our ! References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30411423

USA EP01 - All These Bills and No Change! 03/11/2024

USA EP01 - All These Bills and No Change! In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024 The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts, feat. Evan Urquhart The blessed silver linings of hateful legislation A very special Episode 02 References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30318593

EP100 - The Future of What the Trans?! 03/04/2024

EP100 - The Future of What the Trans?! On this special edition of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge. House of Lords debate about the proposed education guidance. Liz Truss blaming trans people for her own failures We discuss the exciting future of the show and make a big announcement! References: Respond to the education consultation /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30207728

EP99 - Starmer, Sunak and Sentencing 02/19/2024

EP99 - Starmer, Sunak and Sentencing On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government Another blasted consultation and the guidance our team has made for it The sentencing of the two teens found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey, featuring an interview with Jess O'Thomson References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/30006218

EP98 - From Hackney Ward to Hospital Wards 02/05/2024

EP98 - From Hackney Ward to Hospital Wards On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex Wes Streeting. Nuff Said. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/29794013

EP97 - Catching Up With the USA 01/22/2024

EP97 - Catching Up With the USA On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The Hackney by-election A new hormone clinic for young people The EHRC (again) And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about the many difficulties facing trans people in the USA References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/29590258

EP96 - Reporting on the Trial 01/09/2024

EP96 - Reporting on the Trial On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx discuss; The new guidance for UK schools. Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey. We include an interview with Jess O'Thomson. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/29388343

Who The Trans?! Episode 2 Wild Blue Yonder 12/22/2023

Who The Trans?! Episode 2 Wild Blue Yonder Who The Trans Episode 2! Wild Blue Yonder A new Doctor Who episode dropped on Saturday 16th December, something spookier and further than The Doctor and Donna had ever gone before! Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on the second episode of Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary specials, in Who The Trans?! Episodes of Who the Trans?! are released early for our Patreon supporters! /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/29272093

Who the Trans?! Episode 1 - The Star Beast 12/19/2023

Who the Trans?! Episode 1 - The Star Beast Who the Trans?! Episode 1: The Star Beast! Check out the early release on our Patreon! On the 25th November, The Star Beast was released. And in it was the largest trans representation in the show's 60 years history! Listen in to Alyx and Ben talk about and excitedly nerd out over the special in our brand new podcast series Who The Trans?!. The first Who The Trans?! episode will be released after the BBC releases the final episode of the 60th anniversary special series. /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/29144563

EP95 - This Episode is Kemi Badenoch's Fault 12/11/2023

EP95 - This Episode is Kemi Badenoch's Fault On this surprise episode, Ashleigh & Alyx go over; Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable. An update on Sarah Jane Baker. The conversion therapy debate that took place on December 6th in the House of Commons. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/29016873

EP94 - Scotland Saves the Day Again! 12/04/2023

EP94 - Scotland Saves the Day Again! On this episode, Alyx & Ashleigh talk about. For Women Scotland's court case Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions? Rumours of new school guidance for trans pupils. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/28914843

EP93 - Struggles of Solidarity 11/20/2023

EP93 - Struggles of Solidarity On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx bring the news of: New hope for the conversion therapy ban. The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker. ONS defends its' census data against Tory claims. Alyx talks about her time at the TransLucent conference. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/28711323

EP 92 - An Educational Enigma 11/06/2023

EP 92 - An Educational Enigma On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about; The still awaited conversion therapy ban. The EHRC and allegations of bullying Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about the recent leaked guidance for schools, and we try and work out what the government intend to do with their upcoming official school's guidance. /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/28520579

Mini Episode: A Call to Action - The Puberty Blockers Consultation 10/27/2023

Mini Episode: A Call to Action - The Puberty Blockers Consultation On this mini episode, Alyx and Ashleigh encourage you, dear listener, to engage with NHS England's latest consultation. The team (and others) have put together an along with a list of resources we used to do so. Please do check this out if you're unsure how to approach your own consultation response. Our article: https://whatthetrans.com/puberty-blockers-consultation-advice/ Abigail Thorn's Article: https://transwrites.world/nhs-england-is-proposing-to-ban-puberty-blockers/ /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/28440569

EP 91 - A Confluence of Conferences 10/23/2023

EP 91 - A Confluence of Conferences On this episode, Ashleigh & Alyx talk about; Michelle's departure from the show The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project Party Conference season, with all of the joy that statement implies /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/28393742

EP90 - Chess, Toilets and a Constitutional Crisis 09/20/2023

EP90 - Chess, Toilets and a Constitutional Crisis On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx (a different Alyx this time, not Alex) talk about - Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender recognition bill - The International Chess Federation's transphobic new guidance - Free Sarah Jane Baker and Trans Pride Manchester! References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/28096121

EP89 - A Labour U-turn & Trans Pride Brighton 08/01/2023

EP89 - A Labour U-turn & Trans Pride Brighton /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/27622758

EP88 - What should pride be? (Featuring Caroline Nokes MP) 07/11/2023

EP88 - What should pride be? (Featuring Caroline Nokes MP) On this episode - - We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage - We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better - And we discuss what pride should be featuring chats with Just Stop Oil and Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/27421824

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