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  • EP108 - Election Special

    26 JUN 2024 · On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about: - Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people - Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC  - And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent and Labour Party activist, Charley Hasted, Chair of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and Ani Stafford Townsend, an openly trans Green Party candidate for Bristol East. Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/ References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep108  
    Played 1h 49m 51s
  • EP107 - Blocker Bans and Tory Shams

    11 JUN 2024 · In this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx break in one of our new hosts, Amber, by talking about: - Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones. - Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner since July 2023 at the direction of the then-Home Secretary, is freed! - Attacks on the Equality Act 2010 ramp up as the election looms. - An update on the UKCP's decision to withdraw their signature from a key document opposing conversion therapy. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep107  
    Played 36m 3s
  • Reviewing the Cass Review

    3 JUN 2024 · Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/cass  
    Played 2h 35m 58s
  • EP106 - A Cass-astrophic Review (Part Two)

    28 MAY 2024 · On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about - A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election - New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28 - Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira White, a barrister with expertise in equalities law, and... - Part 2 of our Cass Review deep dive, speaking extensively with Dr Reubs Walsh NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep106  
    Played 1h 49m 56s
  • EP105 - A Cass-astrophic Review (Part One)

    13 MAY 2024 · On this extremely chonky episode, Ashleigh and Alyx walk you through; - Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's another consultation) - Calamitous Kemi’s call for evidence of a non-existent problem - A poorly-sourced article about DIY HRT for trans people - And part one of our deep dive into the Cass Review, mapping out some of the connections between the Cass team and figures in the American far-right, among other things. Featuring Dr Cal Horton, Dr Reubs Walsh and Dr Natacha Kennedy NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep105  
    Played 1h 53m 48s
  • EP104 - A Love Letter from the EHRC

    29 APR 2024 · On this "fun-packed" episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: - Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals. - That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time. - The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter! Isn't that nice? (Hint; no it isn't) - And we pass the mic to Dr Cal Horton, who has some very well-expressed thoughts on the Cass review.
    Played 1h 21m 30s
  • USA EP04 - Wrasslin' Is Real?!

    22 APR 2024 · In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: - Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode! - SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban - Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats - Oklahoma declares wrestling is real?! References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep04  
    Played 55m 30s
  • EP103 - A Pain in the Cass

    15 APR 2024 · On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over; - Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster. - The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in the UK'. - Trans healthcare for young people in the UK and its' many problems, including but not limited to... - THE CASS REPORT!! Yes, it's here and it's not very good. We take a look at it, featuring an interview with Dr Cora Sargeant. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep103  
    Played 1h 3m 27s
  • USA EP03 - Easter Has Fallen

    8 APR 2024 · In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: -  Anti-trans legislation, as always! - Updates on Nex Benedict - Conservatives declaring the end times over TDOV - Joe Biden, who owes me $1,000, failing trans people yet again References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep03    
    Played 59m 53s
  • EP102 - The Tribunal & the Telegraph Pole

    1 APR 2024 · On this week's episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about - The bizarre things Doncaster MP Nick Fletcher has said in the House of Commons. - A teacher who was fired for refusing to respect a trans student. - A judge disciplined for his social media outburst to a trans person. - And Alyx talks about her experiences at the recent protest outside the Royal College of General Practitioners. References:  https://whatthetrans.com/ep102/  
    Played 48m 26s
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