Translucent

For the last episode of the season, Translucent host Lee Wade talks to Ellie Krug, the transgender host of The Illegal Trans Woman in the Twin Cities.

Host Lee Wade highlights TransOhio, an Ohio-based nonprofit working statewide to support the rights and visibility of trans and gender-diverse people.

Translucent host Lee Wade talks with a physician about what happens when gender-affirming care is interrupted or denied, and why starting and stopping treatment can do real harm.

Translucent host Lee Wade talks to Gage Gatlyn, co-founder of a local grassroots group turning support into action for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people.

In this episode of Translucent, Lee Wade talks with a local speech therapist about the importance of voice in transgender lives.

Translucent host Lee Wade talks to Iden Crockett, a trans woman who came out in her early 40s while married, raising kids, and working as a firefighter.

Translucent host Lee Wade talks to Dr. Jennifer McGuire, a professor who has listened to trans kids and researched how supportive family environments impact their wellbeing.

In last week's episode of Translucent, we met Eddie Clark, a young trans man. In this episode, hear from his parents, Eric and Jackie, as they reflect on raising a trans son and the journey their family has taken together.

On this episode of Translucent, host Lee Wade speaks with the Clark family, whose lives change when they learn that their child is trans.

Queernecks hosts Beck & Dash share their mission to amplify queer Appalachian stories, break stereotypes, and reclaim redneck culture through humor and authenticity.

Navy veteran Monica Helms explains how she created the iconic transgender flag in 1999, its symbolic meaning, and how it became a rallying point for the trans community.

On May 4, 2025, transgender people and allies gathered in Dayton, Ohio, for a rally to demand transgender rights and resist anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and systemic erasure.

Arienne Childrey, Ohio's first transgender city council member, urges the LGBTQ+ community to take "Stonewall spirit" and fight anti-trans laws through political action.

Arnold challenged Republican Rodney Creech, who she says is a former trans ally, for the Ohio House in '24, raising awareness about trans rights in conservative districts

Khris Goins founded Black Trans Men of Ohio after noticing a lack of representation. The nonprofit now provides support, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

Kathie Bowers, an instructor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, wrote to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposing Senate Bill 104's bathroom restrictions. Hear her story.

Trans youth face increasing anti-trans laws nationwide. Advocate Shelby Chestnut shares how communities are organizing and why young people give them hope for the future.

Lee Wade, an Ohio trans man, reunites with his father, Danny, after his dad was in prison. It's their first meeting since Lee began his transition from female to male.

Translucent is a new WYSO series sharing stories from transgender people in Ohio and beyond, highlighting resilience, identity, and community in their own words.