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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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!
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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.
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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:
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