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TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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Trans Rights
Transgender Rights
Trans Joy
Donald Trump
LGBTQ Rights
Mental Health
Trans Identity
LGBTQ+ Rights
Gender-Affirming Care
Election 2024
Trans Representation
Trans Community
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Anti-Trans Legislation
Marsha P. Johnson
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Supreme Court

Welcome to the TransLash Podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives.

At a time when anti-trans attacks are being used to undermine democracy and human rights, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the most important conversations for and about the trans community. From celebrations of trans joy to crystal-clear analysis of the latest political developments to discuss... more

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This week, the Supreme Court issued a major decision in legal challenges to state bans on trans girls and women being able to participate in sports. The ruling will have a huge impact for not only trans students and athletes but also raises questions... more

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As summer heats up, why not stay cool inside and binge TV shows with some extraordinary Black, trans woman characters? 

Today we’re speaking with L’lerrét Jazelle, who plays Fatima on The Chi and Chyna McQueen, who was recently nominated for a BAFTA... more

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Today, we're speaking with Rula Avila Munoz, the host of Las Reinas De Queens - which translates to The Queens of Queens. 

It's a 10-part podcast series from Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeartRadio and brings you the story of the vibrant, long-stand... more

This Pride season, why not take a moment to feel proud of your period? 

For the past four years, Mass NOW, a feminist organization in Massachusetts, has been working with other groups to organize Trans Period Pride, a space for open and honest conve... more

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Recent Guests

Rula Avila Munoz
Actress, theater artist and host of Las Reinas De Queens
Las Reinas De Queens (Radio Ambulante/Radio Avilante connection)
Episode: The Queens of Queens
Sasha Goodfriend
Executive Director of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women; Chair of Administration to Menopause and Advocacy, Our Bodies, Ourselves Today
Massachusetts NOW
Episode: Trans Period Pride
Kelsey R. Grunstra
Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
Episode: Trans Period Pride
Jessa Davis
Co-Chair of the Seattle LGBTQ Commission
Seattle LGBTQ Commission
Episode: America’s Trans Migrant Crisis
Honey Mahogany
Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco; trans rights advocate
City of San Francisco
Episode: America’s Trans Migrant Crisis
Tasi Taimanglo
Defending Twinks vs. Dolls Olympics champion; drag queen, actress, nightlife host
Twinks vs. Dolls (contestant)
Episode: The Twinks vs. Dolls Olympics
Erik Escobar
Co-founder of Twinks vs. Dolls Olympics; organizer at Singers bar in Brooklyn
Twinks vs. Dolls, Singers Brooklyn
Episode: The Twinks vs. Dolls Olympics
Elisa Crespo
Executive Director of the Stonewall Community Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation
Episode: Resourcing Trans Dreams
Rickke Mananzala
President of the New York Foundation
New York Foundation
Episode: Resourcing Trans Dreams

Host

Imara Jones
Host of TransLash Podcast and TransLash Podcast (TransLash Media)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Not to be missed!

    This podcast has been an eye-opening listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edd_Ir
    United States4 months ago
  • Do you want to understand the USA? Listen to this podcast.

    Simply some of the finest independent journalism on a changing America, full stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BruceWiggins36
    United States8 months ago
  • Can’t miss podcast!

    I’m so, so glad I found this podcast! It’s smart, insightful, and the hosts and guests are amazing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolex17894
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great interviews and reporting

    Imara’s excellent analyses and interviews make this a must-listen for me. Her courage and matter-of-fact presentation of tough and scary news gives me courage. She is truly a beacon of love and humor in these dark times. Imara, YOU are trans joy! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listener6543
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    I heard about your podcast from your interview on Gender Reveal and have been making my way through the backlog. There is so much I’ve learned from your show already and I appreciate all the work you put into it! Hope you find the work as fulfilling as I find your podcast wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KikiRae63
    Canadaa year ago

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Overall, episodes are seen as important, empowering, and waste-free discussions of policy and culture.
Sound quality is occasionally mentioned as a concern by some listeners.
Listeners praise informative interviews and TransJoy moments.
Shows rigorous journalism with thoughtful guest diversity and clear advocacy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Transmisogyny and the Future of Feminism
Q: Why is biology-based essentialism so harmful to achieving feminist goals?
Serano argues that essentialist views about sex lock rights to a biological category, which excludes a large portion of people and maintains patriarchal hierarchies; dismantling this is vital for true gender equality.
Transmisogyny and the Future of Feminism
Q: How does Camp Trans illustrate the tension between trans inclusion and feminist spaces?
She describes Camp Trans as a protest against a women-only policy at a major women's festival, highlighting the misogynistic attitudes trans women faced even in spaces meant to support women, and why inclusion is essential to feminist progress.
Transmisogyny and the Future of Feminism
Q: What inspired you to write Whipping Girl and connect trans experiences to feminist theory?
Serano explains that her personal experiences with transphobia and misogyny led her to developed a framework (traditional sexism vs. oppositional sexism) to explain how gender norms and the policing of femininity intersect with trans identities, shaping her arguments in Whipping Girl.
America’s Trans Migrant Crisis
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what is actually happening in communities that led to this resolution?
The LGBTQ Commission in Seattle issued a resolution calling for a state of emergency and urgent funding because people are arriving in greater numbers, facing housing shortages, and relying on community organizations that are losing funding under the changing funding landscape.
The Twinks vs. Dolls Olympics
Q: What role does inclusivity and access play in Twinks vs. Dolls going forward?
There's a push to broaden ticket access and involve more diverse participants while resisting full commodification, ensuring the space remains true to its trans-quirky roots.

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This show centers on trans stories, policy, art, and culture with a focus on how laws, institutions, and society affect trans lives. It features rigorous journalism, personal narratives, and discussions that blend advocacy with analysis, often weaving in joy and resilience alongside critical civic issues. A standout aspect is the consistent pairing of high-profile guests from activism, law, media, and the arts with thoughtful storytelling that aims to inform, empower, and foster solidarity within and beyond the trans community.

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