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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
Kemi Badenoch
Assigned Media
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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On another excitingly sleek episode of everyone's fourth-or-fifth favourite trans news podcast, our plucky hosts Ashleigh and Flint go over:

• Ashleigh describes the challenges she experienced on the day of recording. Don't worry, this segment is ... more

In this special but surprisingly svelte episode, Ashleigh & Flint go over the ins and outs of the EHRC's Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions & Associations, or the CoP. What it is, what it isn't and how it affects YOU, dear listener. Incl... more

On this surprisingly light episode - don't worry, the EHRC stuff is coming next time - our hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over:

• How to clap back at Trump with some goddam class, courtesy of Dylan Mulvaney.

• ANOTHER study shows that HRT is effecti... more

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, ... more

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Recent Guests

Juno Dawson
Famed author, screenwriter and actress
Independent
Episode: EP161 - Northern Cabinets: A Guide
Dee Whitnell
Trans Kids Deserve to Grow Up advocate
Trans Kids Deserve to Grow Up
Episode: EP161 - Northern Cabinets: A Guide
Sophie Sheher
Defund Transphobe campaign member
Defund Transphobe
Episode: EP161 - Northern Cabinets: A Guide
Luyanda Onati Lewis-Nyawo
Non-binary African actor and voiceover artist
Tip Toe; Wednesday; other credits mentioned in interview
Episode: EP158 - Nerding Out with Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo
Riki Wilchins
Author and activist; coined the term genderqueer; discusses her book and trans sexuality research
Author, Activist
Episode: EP156 - Trans Intimacy: The Private Parts
Sheree Bekker
Co-director of the Feminist Sport Lab; senior lecturer
University of Bath
Episode: EP155 - Frankenstein's Evidence: The Modern Phrenology
Stephen Mumford
Professor of philosophy; author on philosophy of sport
Durham University
Episode: EP155 - Frankenstein's Evidence: The Modern Phrenology
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

Hosts

Ashleigh
Host of What The Trans!
Alyx
Co-host of the show

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • This podcast is amazing

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squirtel_mon
    Australiaa year 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Exceptional & Necessary

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

    Recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skmp - London
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Very informative

    Well researched and lively.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloud inversion
    United Kingdom2 years 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 critiques cite perceived bias or strong stance on issues, but overall feedback highlights impact and advocacy.
Listeners praise its clear reporting, warmth between hosts, and brave, humor-infused coverage of trans issues.
Many note its value for staying informed on UK policy affecting trans communities with accessible discussion.

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EP158 - Nerding Out with Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo
Q: Speaking of being cool then, what do you think is needed to create more space for non-binary people in the industry from the perspective of someone who is in it?
It's about embedding care at the foundational level, such as ensuring access coordinators and safety organizations are standard on sets, collaborating with groups like Trans On Screen, and then pushing for broader systemic changes like more inclusive award practices and non-binary representation across roles.
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.

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What is What The Trans!? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A UK-focused, trans-led show that blends news, culture, and activism around transgender rights with personal storytelling and sharp critique of institutions. Across episodes, discussions span NHS policymaking, EHRC guidance, legal battles, Pride events, and ongoing campaigns, anchored by candid interviews with activists, scholars, and community organizers. The hosts mix investigative reporting with humor and solidarity, often spotlighting care gaps, grassroots organizing, and how media framing shapes public perception. The format regularly pairs hard-hitting policy analysis with accessible pop-culture and personal anecdotes, making complex policy and rights debates approachable for a broad audience. Noteworthy elements include high-profile ... more

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2. Dee Whitnell
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