On this episode - which is a bit of a mixed bag, tone-wise - our intrepid hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over:

• How, when a story pops up claiming that "The UN supports anti-trans viewpoints!" it's really just the work of one person, Reem Alsalem, and her gender critical crusade.
• The recent death of UK politician Anne Widdecombe and how people expressing their opinions about her online do not deserve to have their lives upended by news organisations.
• Amnesty International UK's recent crossed swords with organisations named in a recent report of theirs.
• And in a deliberate decision to keep things light for once, the team delve into the weird and wonderful world of tabletop roleplaying games, or TTRPG's. What they are, why they're awesome, and why they're so popular with trans people.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep160

Gender Census: Gender Census 2026

On this, it must be said, heavier than usual episode, our hosts Ashleigh and Flint go over:

• Tough news from the US Supreme Court and their recent regressive ruling on Title IX, allowing state's sports bans for trans players (mostly trans women).
• The UK's new draft conversion therapy ban and the loopholes large enough to drive a bus through.
• More changes within the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial.
• Scottish Prisons now being told to house trans women on the male estate and vice versa, thanks to a case brought by For Women Scotland.
• For our Meat this fortnight, we look at the story of one family deeply affected by the puberty blocker ban and anonymously interview one parent about the experience of having a trans child in this landscape and the help that was offered to them by WellBN.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep159

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 serious questioning by the Women & Equalities Committee.
• The sterling work done by the local government committee within UNISON.
• Stories of snowflakes upset that people disagree with them, in Loser's Corner!
• And a nice chill one in our meat this time, with a nice long chat with nonbinary actor Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo, as featured in Baldur's Gate III, Wednesday and most recently, the new Russell T. Davies drama, Tip Toe.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep158

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 has changed his mind on trans women being women. Completely coincidentally, we've changed our minds on James Murray.
• Concerns raised by clinicians about the new Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy policy and how it falls drastically short of being ethical or scientifically sound.
• Regular segments Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and some much-needed Trans Joy
• For our main segment, we have an interview with Melissa from Loving Me, the only UK-wide trans & nonbinary domestic violence refuge & support service that is run entirely by trans & nonbinary people.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep157

This week, on an absolute unit of an episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint talk about:

• Good news from the Colorado supreme court!
• The guidance released by the EHRC is discussed in brief, with more to come next week.
• Wes Streeting is no longer Health Secretary! What does this mean for trans healthcare? Spoiler alert: Probably not much.
• The BMA's long-awaited response to the Cass review.
• Our usual segments Action Alley and Trans Joy.
• Finally, an extensive interview with US author Riki Wilchins about her life, her research and her upcoming new book, Let's (Not) Talk About (Transgender) Sex: The Erotic Erasure of Trans Desire & Sexuality, which will be released on Thursday May 28th.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep156

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 make no sense.

NOTE: You may not care for sport, you may not be interested in it. That is fine and valid, but we would implore you to nevertheless give this episode a try and particularly our interview with Sheree Bekker & Stephen Mumford, two scientists who have some fascinating insights about the social construction of sport and how patriarchy still rules the roost in places like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other sports organisations. We take a look at:

• The IOC is to introduce SRY gene sex testing for all entrants competing in the female categories for all events.
• Parkrun finds itself caught in the Eye of Sauron. Sorry, I meant legal threats from the Alliance Defending Freedom.
• Our interview mentioned above for the Meat
• USA Powerlifting finds itself in Loser's Corner.
• Some tips for fighting back in Action Alley
• And finally our usual palate cleanser of Trans Joy.

This week, our beleaguered hosts Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint look with a critical eye over:

• Some welcome good news from Montana, USA.
• A brief look at who else but the EHRC.
• A certain US pick-me on the cusp of realising that her collaboration will not save her.
• Quickly checking in with the people absolutely having a normal one over at Sex Matters.
• Lining up a Telegraph article for a roast.
• As the title suggests, for our Meat this time we're taking a dip in the waters of Stonewall bay, after their announcement of their upcoming new Chair, Kezia Dugdale and the extremely questionable remarks Dugdale made about a certain author of derivative wizard fiction.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep154

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 good news. I know! We were surprised too.
• The NHS has published a new service specification for Children and Young People's (CYP) gender services. We assess the damage.
• A foray to the high street as Sex Matters (attempt to) take on M&S!
• Some quick notes about our staffing levels after PinkNews made all their reporters redundant. Also, we talk about how PinkNews made all their reporters redundant.
• It's been a year since the Supreme Court judgement. Yes, that one. We look back and reflect on what's changed and what it feels like has changed, even though it really hasn't.
• Our usual smattering of Trans Joy as a palate-cleanser.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep153

Kickflips for Trans Lives!

Episode cover photo credit (all modified):

Maya Forstater (c) Cleanweb UK https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en

Ben Cohen (c) International Journalism Festival https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ (modified)

Wesley Streeting (c) House of Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 machinations of Darlington council and their recent motion regarding that supreme court judgement.
• An interview with Tori Cooper of the Human Rights Campaign in the US about her life, work and current focus.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep152

Exploring a new format because we're never ones to shy away from innovation, let us know what you think.

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 skip over this story is included.
• TransActual's new report "Continuing to Endure the UK's Hostile Environment.
• How a particular professer is prohibited from participating in the PATHWAYS trial by the MHRA.
• Our main section talks about the now 'official' halting of HRT prescriptions to 16 and 17-year olds.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep151

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