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What The Trans!?
by What The Trans!?
We are Michelle and Ashleigh, 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.
Episodes
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EP158 - Nerding Out with Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo
On this slightly-lighter-than-usual episode, our hosts Flint and Ashleigh talk through: A new direct care clinic for the trans community will open in New York City, but is it all that was promised by mayor Zohran Mamdani? A quick run through of some developments around the EHRC, including some...
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EP157 - Loving Me, Helping You
On this week's episode, hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over Some of the reactions to the EHRC's new code of practise NOTE: There will be a special episode all about the EHRC and their "guidance" coming later, so this week's episode does not do an intense deep dive. New health secretary James Murray...
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EP155 - Frankenstein's Evidence: The Modern Phrenology
On this extra-strength episode, our hosts, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh try something a little different. We have many (but not all) of our usual format points but our entire episode this week is dedicated to a single premise: sports science is complicated and bans on trans participation in sport…
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EP153 - Unkind Rewind
This week, the delightful duo of Ashleigh and Flint take you through: Ashleigh the Solarpunk fills you in on thrilling tales of her adventures and a content warning is given, because it's just that sort of "adventure." A triple-decked Pond Hoppin' segment that ends with some uncharacteristically...
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EP152 - Trailblazer Talks: HIV & the HRC
This week, in a special US-focused episode, our mighty duo of Alyx and Flint talk about: More anti-trans activity North of the border in Scotland. An update on the Girlguiding policy which now has a ticking clock: all trans guides and volunteers must leave by September 6th. A look at the...
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Journo Free WTT
Exploring a new format because we're never ones to shy away from innovation, let us know what you think.
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EP151 - How to Spin Trends & Influence Healthcare
On this fortnight's episode, our embattled hosts Flint, Ashleigh & Alyx go over: Difficult news from the Southern states of the US in Pond Hopping. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains talking about suicide, potential murder and racism. This is signposted within the episode and a time code to…
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EP150 - Good Law, Great Acting
This week, Flint and Alyx are left to their own devices for this acronym-heavy episode and have the unenviable task of taking you through: Recent enforced driver's license changes in Kansas, USA. CONTENT WARNING: Our second story contains information about young people choosing to end their own...
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EP149 - We Read Levy So You Don't Have To
At last! It's here! Our long-awaited deep dive into the Levy review is here! In this episode, our hosts Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx take you through what the review got right, what it got wrong and where it didn't go far enough. This is a special episode and as such does not talk about the main news...
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EP148 - Political Downtime
This week, on a shorter-than-usual episode, Ashleigh and Flint take their collective feet off the accelerator and approach things in a more thoughtful way. But there is still some news talk! Including: CW: This episode contains a discussion around the actions of ICE, in the USA. There's no easy…
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EP147 - Hidden Curriculums
We're back! Happy New Year! On this short & sweet(ish) episode, our exquisite hosts wade into the waters of: A hop across the pond to talk about stories from Texas and the US Supreme Court. International criticism of the upcoming PATHWAYS clinical trial. Bridget Phillipson's statement that trans...
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The Holly King's Speech
The studio has a visit from the Holly King himself...
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EP146 - What the Yule?! 2025
On this svelte-yet-festive episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint give some details about some surprisingly positive news stories, some that you may have missed and some that you absolutely definitely have heard about, including: An update on the NDAA bill in the USA. New protections for intersex…
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EP145 - Dodge, Delay and Spin
On this episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx explore the finer details of: Details allegedly 'leaked' from the Civil Service to the Times about the upcoming guidance from the EHRC. It's safe to say that we have one or two concerns about it. The PATHWAYS trial, what it is, what it'll involve and what...
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EP144 - Special Episode: Your Party, Our Questions
On this episode, Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over: The EHRC wanting to get out in front of any statements made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) with mixed success. Some social science, of the LGB Alliance. An NHS ICB threatening to close a group of GP's…
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EP143 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 3)
This week, on another packed episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint rake over the coals about: Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education and the team consider its implications. Multiple organisations have submitted evidence to the Global Alliance of...
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EP142 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 2)
This week, before jumping into our main event, our Flintless duo of Ashleigh and Alyx take in the scenery of: Two new things from our immortal archenemies, the EHRC. A trans woman sent to a men's prison, but sadly we're talking about the UK this time. Bashing Back in Brighton. Before moving on to...
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EP141 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 1)
On this deep-dive episode, the first in a three-part series, the team take a brief look at the news, including: A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling implications for trans people. Excellent news from Estonia, which has revolutionised its medical and gender recognition system...
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EP140 - Too Sexy for Michigan
On this sleeker, meaner episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go through: A brief talk about UK politics, Your Party and the Greens. The shot heard around the (English-speaking) world, from Utah Valley University. Other news from the US looking at the House & Senate and another from Michigan. Bridget...
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EP139 - FOI & Find Out
On this, rather delayed episode (sorry about that), Alyx and Ashleigh go through the details of: Graham Linehan's legal tussles and the mainstream press's reaction to them. Spoiler alert: there was a lot of stuff they left out of their coverage... Physical copies of EHRC consultation responses...
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EP138 - Queering Ecology, with Jasmine Qureshi
We've done something different for this episode! Flint is joined by special guest @jasmeenswildheart (they/she) to tell us about the practice of Queering and ecology. This includes: How cities are more natural than you think, How we can better divest from harmful systems, The myth of…
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EP137 - Democracy Bashes Back!
On this democratically-charged episode, Flint and Ashleigh rake over the coals of: A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson, Mary-Ann Stephenson. NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie's tribunal and her questionable conduct within it. A roundup of…
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EP136 - Let's Talk More About the Green Party
On this environmentally-friendly episode, Alyx and Ashleigh go over: The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health). A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading…
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EP135 - Let's Talk About the Green Party (Part 1)
On this extended special episode, Ashleigh and Alyx explore: Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime. Kent County Council's questionable choices in reading material. More Freedom of...
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EP134 - Trans Lobbies & Zine Hobbies
On another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! your hosts Ashleigh and Flint take you through all the details of: Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US Supreme Court. Spoiler alert: Didn't go well. Good news for trans rights from the European Court of Human Rights, which…
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EP133 - Inequalities & Inhuman Wrongs
On this extra-chonky episode, our intrepid hosts Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over the details of: A shake-up in the world of boxing, presumably to make their transphobia more efficient. Hilary Cass finds herself on the wrong end of a lawsuit. Our regularly-scheduled programming of Pond Hoppin',...
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EP132 - Defying Clarity
On this nice svelte episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk through: The many anti-trans actions taken by the EHRC. Curious goings-on at the PCS Conference. The wizard lady's latest development of her all-consuming hobby. Our regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and the…
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EP131 - Pride Bans & Bathroom Bans
This week, our intrepid threesome (you heard me) of Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx, goes over: Political parties banned from major UK Pride events. A rainbow map of Europe in which the UK is too red for comfort. Our apparently regular update with the transphobe-in-chief at the EHRC. What is…
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EP130 - Supreme Court React Compilation
In this densely-packed episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx consider many of the different reactions to the UK supreme court''s recent judgement, including: Updates on the many, many protests taking place all over the UK, with a helpful list compiled by the WTT team. The interim guidance from the...
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EP129 - A Poorly Judged Decision
This week, on an unsurprisingly hefty episode, our long-suffering hosts talk about: Our usual visit to the U.S. of A, featuring Florida and fencing. A surprisingly sporty segment. Several stories from within the NHS, including a new service specification, new GP guidance and plans for a new...
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EP128 - Trans Kids' Delivery Service
This week on another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! Comrades Alyx, Flint and Ashleigh go over: The Office for Students have fined a university more than half a million pounds in a row over Kathleen Stock. An update to the much-criticised Sullivan report. Catching up with news from the USA....
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What the Cis?!
APRIL FOOOOOOLS!!! This week Dan and Owen discuss bad comedians, woke videogames, and have an interview with a supposed ally that went... badly....
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EP127 - Transnational Trans News
On this extremely chonky episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Ashleigh and Alyx rake over the coals on: A multitude of stories from the USA. The 'Sullivan Review' and why it's not worth the pixels you'll use to read it. Stories from within the NHS, Metropolitan Police and International Olympic...
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EP126 - Lawyer's Corner
In this extremely jurisprudence-heavy episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go over: An update on the increasingly bleak situation in the USA, as well as aspects of the Trump regime's many defeats in the courtroom. Conversations about Scottish Labour and the UK Liberal Democrats and their two…
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EP125 - Tragedies & Tribunals
On this somewhat heavy episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: Is anti-trans sentiment on the rise in the UK? One single, solitary poll says yes, but the team are unconvinced. Several difficult stories coming out of the US, with trigger warnings included. The tribunal...
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EP124 - Villains & Jokers
On this hopefully-interesting episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh get into the gory details of: Villain of the year 2024 Wes Streeting continues his hot streak by expressing sympathy for the families involved with the Bayswater group. A Women & Equalities Committee hearing where...
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EP123 - Losing Our MindEds.
On this bumper episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx go over: The court case around last year's hate crime in Harrow, where a young trans woman was attacked outside a roller diisco. More criticism of the Cass review, this time from the New England Journal of Medicine. Flint talks...
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EP122 - Nonsense in Nottingham
We're back! On our first episode of 2025, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go over: A look at Alasdair Henderson, a lawyer who has defended anti-trans viewpoints several times in the courts. Meta's new guidelines for fact checking (or the lack thereof). The CPS and their new guidelines. Our regular romp…
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EP121 - The What the Trans?! Awards 2024!
In this special, mostly light-hearted end-of-year retrospective, we look at all that happened in 2024. The good, the bad, the complicated, the profane, the ugly and the yawning chasm of the human soul!! Featuring: Album, film, television show and video game of the year. Worst news story, loser…
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USA EP10 - An Interview with Evan Urqhart
For this New Year's Day episode of What the Trans?! USA, Clementine talks to Evan Urqhart of Assigned Media about the recent Supreme Court case. Assigned Media Evan Urqhart
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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…
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep08
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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....
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