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.

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

EP87 - 5th anniversary self-absorbed special! 06/15/2023

EP87 - 5th anniversary self-absorbed special! This podcast has been a thing for FIVE YEARS To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed On this episode - We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths - Legendary journalist Vic Parsons (Vice, PinkNews, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan) interviews us about doing this thing for half a decade References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/27162420

EP86 - How the UK's equalities watchdog became the government's best anti-trans weapon 05/31/2023

EP86 - How the UK's equalities watchdog became the government's best anti-trans weapon The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) had one job: To protect human rights. When it comes to trans people they have arguably failed. On this podcast we go over the history of the EHRC and how it went from being pretty good on trans issues to dancing to the anti-trans tune of the government. Also: Anti-trans fascist Florida governor has announced his run for the US presidency. Nothing about that was good. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/27000021

EP85 - A United Nations expert is as alarmed as we are 05/17/2023

EP85 - A United Nations expert is as alarmed as we are Big podcast. Big news. The UN's independent expert on sexuality and gender identity came to the UK to look at the state of everything. He was 'alarmed' at what he found. We go through his initial report and see how right he really is (spoiler: he is very right) We talk to Trans Safety Network director Jess O'Thomson about the UN expert's findings and the future of the Trans Safety Network And last (but REALLY not least) we chatted to YouTuber Soulbunni about racism in the leftist/trans creator space and what you should be doing to support Black trans creators. Really important that you go through the references for this one. Got a lot of important stuff there. References: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/26867613

EP84 - This is a red alert for the UK's trans community 04/17/2023

EP84 - This is a red alert for the UK's trans community The Equality and Human Rights commission has said it is seriously worth considering allowing discriminating against trans people in regards to single sex spaces. This comes after Rishi Sunak has promised to review the Equality Act. This is a fight we cannot lose. Here is how to fight back, and also all the info you may need: /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/26562978

EP83 - The Best Trans Movies Coming This Year 03/28/2023

EP83 - The Best Trans Movies Coming This Year This episode of What The Trans contains frank discussions about transphobic violence and deaths by suicide. In this episode we discuss: - The story of Eden Knight, a trans woman who was co-erced into detransitioning in Saudi Arabia - The government has responded to the Brianna Ghey petition - We go through the best trans movies coming up this year! References - /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/26368272

EP82 - Nadia Whittome MP talked to us about the Labour Party 03/07/2023

EP82 - Nadia Whittome MP talked to us about the Labour Party On this episode: - Nicola Sturgeon is out, but who could replace her and what does that mean for Scottish gender recognition? - Kemi Badenoch (boo-hiss) is grilled by MPs and gives updates on the government's worrying plans for gender recognition and the mythical conversion practices ban. - We tell the strange story of a trans woman being (allegedly...we don't like getting sued) lied about in the Daily Mail - We talk to Labour MP Nadia Whittome about allyship, whether trans people can trust Keir Starmer and what she believes her party should be doing for trans liberation. References - https://whatthetrans.com/ep82 /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/26152830

EP81 - Brianna Ghey, GIDS staff speak out and more Scottish Gender Recognition turmoil 02/20/2023

EP81 - Brianna Ghey, GIDS staff speak out and more Scottish Gender Recognition turmoil A podcast description that also serves as a content warning. - We discuss the murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey and the communities response. -We talk about the open letter GIDS staff released - And Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, putting Gender Recognition Reform in Scotland in doubt. References - /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/25985397

EP80 - Roz Kaveney has done everything 02/08/2023

EP80 - Roz Kaveney has done everything Activist, author and critic Roz Kaveny has done everything. She has campaigned for trans equality with the Gay Liberation Front, attended the first London Pride and she even worked on the parliamentary forum that made the equality act and the gender recognition act things that exist. We talked to her for an hour about her life. Also: We cover the Scottish trans prisoner drama! We talk about Trump's terrifying plans for trans people! And Finland has done a wonderful thing! https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans /episode/index/show/whatthetrans/id/25868004

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