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What The Trans!?

The What The Trans Group
Trans Rights
Trans Healthcare
Puberty Blockers
Transgender Rights
NHS
Cass Review
Labour Party
Supreme Court
Gender Identity Clinics
Mental Health
Gender-Affirming Care
Conversion Therapy
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Donald Trump
Green Party
LGB Alliance
Assigned Media
Kemi Badenoch
Brianna Ghey
Wes Streeting

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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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 H... more

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 volunte... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Tori Cooper
Activist and leader at Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Human Rights Campaign
Episode: EP152 - Trailblazer Talks: HIV & the HRC
Abigail Thorn
Theatre artist and star of Blink, discussed as a guest in the theatre segment
Self/Theatre
Episode: EP150 - Good Law, Great Acting
Chay Brown
Director for Operations and Health Care at TransActual
TransActual
Episode: EP145 - Dodge, Delay and Spin
Claire Prosho
Statistician and trans rights advocate, involved in compiling data on gender clinics
Claire Trans Talks
Episode: EP141 - The Gender Clinic Files (Part 1)
Ani Townsend
Councillor for the Green Party and deputy leadership candidate
Green Party
Episode: EP136 - Let's Talk More About the Green Party
Zack Polanski
Current Green Party deputy leader and member of the London Assembly
Green Party
Episode: EP135 - Let's Talk About the Green Party (Part 1)
Dion Lailin
A bi-trans guy based in England who has written a sex ed zine for trans guys and their partners.
Episode: EP134 - Trans Lobbies & Zine Hobbies
Jess O'Thomson
Journalist and legal expert
Episode: EP129 - A Poorly Judged Decision
Kenneth Raynard
An ally campaigning for cisgender healthcare guidelines
Episode: What the Cis?!

Hosts

Ashleigh
Host of What The Trans!, co-hosted discussions on trans rights, policy, and culture.
Alyx
Co-host, known for policy analysis and activist perspectives on trans issues.
Flint
Co-host with a focus on activism, policy critique, and community voices in trans rights discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • This podcast is amazing

    This podcast has really helped me with my trans identity, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squirtel_mon
    Australia8 months ago
  • Home of snarky cope

    Don’t look for any facts or truth here. Just motivated reasoning which leads its listeners astray.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DevonChap
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Exceptional & Necessary

    Thank you for a great listen on extremely important issues & necessary understanding.

    Recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skmp - London
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Very informative

    Well researched and lively.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloud inversion
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Source

    Thank you so much for the work you’re doing! 🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mixxy Messy
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some critique the show as highly partisan, but others praise its clarity and courage.
Listeners value candid hosts with activist credibility and data-informed insights.
Guests and topics are seen as timely and impactful for UK trans communities.
Audience appreciates thoughtful, well-researched discussions on trans rights and healthcare.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP150 - Good Law, Great Acting
Q: Could you break down what the High Court ruling means for workplaces and services?
The ruling clarifies that trans-inclusive spaces in workplaces are not automatically considered single-sex services, which means employers may need to rethink bathroom and changing room policies while still balancing privacy rights and anti-discrimination law; services may allow broader inclusivity under certain conditions, but the line between single-sex and inclusive spaces remains nuanced and fact-specific.
EP145 - Dodge, Delay and Spin
Q: Chay, are there any more findings you can share since your last interview?
People have reported HRT refusals, which has helped us share data with NHS England for action.
EP139 - FOI & Find Out
Q: What does withdrawal of recognizing the EHRC as a human rights institution look like in practice?
It means TACC will no longer respond to the EHRC's consultations or treat its guidance as authoritative on trans issues, focusing instead on raising concerns directly with parliament.
EP139 - FOI & Find Out
Q: So how did TACC get started and what was the impetus at that time for doing it?
TACC was started at the end of 2024 by two ladies, Lucy and Emmy, aiming to organize complaints aimed at the BBC and has since grown to over 200 members focusing on wider trans advocacy.
EP138 - Queering Ecology, with Jazmeen Qureshi
Q: What shield do you recognize frequently?
Every single emotion that is made tiny within a colonialist or capitalist system can be used as a shield.

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2. Abigail Thorn
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5. Ani Townsend
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8. Jess O'Thomson

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