What The Trans!?

Nov 17 2024 134 ep. 73 mins 458
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We are Ashleigh & Alyx, and we are mighty. On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else.

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EP118 - Kemi, Karen and Codes of Practice

Nov 17 2024 92 mins  
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 t

USA EP08 - We Will Survive

Nov 13 2024 52 mins  
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: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep08

EP117 - Wes² = Bad Healthcare

Nov 03 2024 78 mins  
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 a

USA EP07 - Halloween, Harris and Haunting Legislature

Oct 28 2024 45 mins  
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 FACT

EP116 - Who Let the Crickets Out?

Oct 23 2024 93 mins  
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

EP115 - Party Fouls

Oct 07 2024 72 mins  
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 neutralit

USA EP06 - Transatlantic Transphobia

Sep 30 2024 47 mins  
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,

EP114 - A Lesson in Education

Sep 23 2024 57 mins  
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 gui

USA EP05 - The Return of the Americans

Sep 19 2024 58 mins  
On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over: ACLU Roadmap ACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union 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

EP113 - Hey, Streeting! Leave Those Kids Alone!

Sep 09 2024 71 mins  
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 a