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.

EP120 - We Will Live Out of Spite 12/16/2024

EP120 - We Will Live Out of Spite On another "fun-packed" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: The now-indefinite puberty blockers ban, the moral implications and the actions that have already been taken to protest it. Accusations levelled at the PinkNews leadership of sexual misconduct. A double feature of Loser's corner, and An interview with Reactive Ashley about the recent UK supreme court case involving For Women Scotland. /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/34467390

EP119 - Microaggressions & Medical Malice 12/02/2024

EP119 - Microaggressions & Medical Malice This week on What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: More details of the upcoming Levy Review into adult trans healthcare. Girl band 'Eternal' proved anything but, due to transphobia. New prison service documentation about where to house trans offenders. Spoiler alert: It's not great. A dose of some trans joy to pick you all back up again, just in time for... Some reflections on TDoR, and Ashleigh interviews Alyx about a TKDB action she witnessed firsthand. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/34238155

USA EP09 - Potty Politics 11/30/2024

USA EP09 - Potty Politics On this episode of What the Trans?! USA, Lizzie and Clementine kick over: Mike Johnson's banning trans women from using Capitol restrooms, because there's nothing better for him to do with his time. A debrief on Trans Day of Remembrance 2024. A note: Details of the lives of USA victims are given, the cause of death is not included. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/34210150

EP118 - Kemi, Karen and Codes of Practice 11/18/2024

EP118 - Kemi, Karen and Codes of Practice On this episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about: New segment Action Alley, a dedicated place to highlight protests, campaigns, and calls to action. The recent election. No, not that one, the other one, the one where Kemi Badench became leader of the UK Conservative party. A woman who was dismissed from her role due to her "gender critical" views is to receive a substantial payout from a tribunal. Developments in the EHRC, including Baroness Falkner remaining in post for another year and a deep dive with Sarah from Trans Safety Network about the EHRC's draft code of practise, which is open for consultation until early January. EHRC Consultation: References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33962687

USA EP08 - We Will Survive 11/13/2024

USA EP08 - We Will Survive This week, Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie pick through the wreckage of the presidential election, look to the future of the trans community and discuss how to survive in the new reality. Stay strong, we love you Xx Website: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33913927

EP117 - Wes² = Bad Healthcare 11/04/2024

EP117 - Wes² = Bad Healthcare On this fortnight's edition of What the Trans, Ashleigh and Flint go through: Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25. Google providing thousands of dollars of free advertising to three anti-trans groups. A cis woman being sent to a men's prison due to her "masculine features". Our regular jaunt to Loser's Corner, and: A discussion about being trans and disabled, spurred on by the appointment of Dr Simon Wessely as chair of the Children and Young People's Gender Dysphoria Research Oversight Board. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33762612

USA EP07 - Halloween, Harris and Haunting Legislature 10/28/2024

USA EP07 - Halloween, Harris and Haunting Legislature Welcome to a surprisingly spooooooky episode of What the Trans USA?! Lizzie, Val, and Quetza bringing you hot, hot Halloween news, of which very little is Halloween related! Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of a question about trans rights. Minnesota doctors continuing to provide trans healthcare despite the political climate. FUN TERMITE FACTS FOR HALLOWEEN! SCAAAAARY! /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33639877

EP116 - Who Let the Crickets Out? 10/23/2024

EP116 - Who Let the Crickets Out? On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about: Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do. A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans. Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA! Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33581192

EP115 - Party Fouls 10/07/2024

EP115 - Party Fouls On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about: The Levy Review into adult gender services. Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan. Our regular trip to Loser's Corner. The BMA confirming that they will conduct their review of the Cass Review (ding!) "from a position of neutrality" Following the resignation of Labours' Rosie Duffield, the team talk through some of her 'greatest hits' and her often-underwhelming performance as an MP References: Join our /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33349252

USA EP06 - Transatlantic Transphobia 09/30/2024

USA EP06 - Transatlantic Transphobia On the latest pod from the USA, Val and Lizzie take us through: 11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license. Republican AG's threatening of American Academy of Pediatrics. Russia's funding of anti-LGBTQ conservative personalities. And as a palate cleanser, some trans joy! References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33259792

EP114 - A Lesson in Education 09/23/2024

EP114 - A Lesson in Education On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism. Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in late November. More JAQ-ing off in the House of Lords. The many problems with the 2024 edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, featuring an interview with Kate Hutchinson. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33157807

USA EP05 - The Return of the Americans 09/19/2024

USA EP05 - The Return of the Americans On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over: ACLU Roadmap ACLU Memo on: Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation Texas Gender Marker Registry Debacle Dylan Gurley ACLU Legislation Tracker Trans Joy References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/33122052

EP113 - Hey, Streeting! Leave Those Kids Alone! 09/09/2024

EP113 - Hey, Streeting! Leave Those Kids Alone! For this week's What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx talk about: The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones). Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the Department of Education. A lengthy Loser's Corner featuring the LGB Alliance, Tickle vs. Giggle and the sport of darts! Labour Women's Declaration and their weapons-grade bulls**t. The many ongoing misuses of the Cass report. Join our Discord! References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/32961192

EP112 - Alerta! Alerta! Anti Cass-ista! 08/26/2024

EP112 - Alerta! Alerta! Anti Cass-ista! On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on: The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th. An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better. School librarians facing complaining parents. FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures. The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services. Support Trans Kids Deserve Better! References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/32730587

EP111 - Prides and Prejudice 08/12/2024

EP111 - Prides and Prejudice CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over: The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession. A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event. Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter. The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review. And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/32541767

EP109 - Election Decompression 07/29/2024

EP109 - Election Decompression On this bumper episode, Alyx, Ashleigh and Leigh talk about: The election and the fallout from it. Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people. Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant. The RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people. New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England. EHRC Consultation - References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/32136312

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

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