What The Trans!?

On this slightly-lighter-than-usual episode, our hosts Flint and Ashleigh talk through: A new direct care clinic for the trans community will open in New York City, but is it all that was promised by mayor Zohran Mamdani? A quick run through of some developments around the EHRC, including some serious questioning by the Women & Equalities Committee. The sterling work done by the local governme...

On this week's episode, hosts Flint and Ashleigh go over Some of the reactions to the EHRC's new code of practise NOTE: There will be a special episode all about the EHRC and their "guidance" coming later, so this week's episode does not do an intense deep dive. New health secretary James Murray has changed his mind on trans women being women. Completely coincidentally, we've changed our minds on...

This week, on an absolute unit of an episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint talk about:  Good news from the Colorado supreme court!  The guidance released by the EHRC is discussed in brief, with more to come next week. Wes Streeting is no longer Health Secretary! What does this mean for trans healthcare? Spoiler alert: Probably not much. The BMA's long-awaited response to the Cass review. Our usual seg...

On this extra-strength episode, our hosts, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh try something a little different. We have many (but not all) of our usual format points but our entire episode this week is dedicated to a single premise: sports science is complicated and bans on trans participation in sport make no sense.  NOTE: You may not care for sport, you may not be interested in it. That is fine and valid,...

This week, our beleaguered hosts Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint look with a critical eye over:  Some welcome good news from Montana, USA. A brief look at who else but the EHRC.  A certain US pick-me on the cusp of realising that her collaboration will not save her. Quickly checking in with the people absolutely having a normal one over at Sex Matters.  Lining up a Telegraph article for a roast.  As the...

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 Hoppin' segment that ends with some uncharacteristically good news. I know! We were surprised too.  The NHS has published a new service specification for Child...

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 volunteers must leave by September 6th. A look at the machinations of Darlington council and their recent motion regarding that supreme court judgement. An interview...

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 signposted within the episode and a time code to skip over this story is included. TransActual's new report "Continuing to Endure the UK's Hostile Envi...

This week, Flint and Alyx are left to their own devices for this acronym-heavy episode and have the unenviable task of taking you through: Recent enforced driver's license changes in Kansas, USA. CONTENT WARNING: Our second story contains information about young people choosing to end their own lives and how these deaths were not included in 2024's Appleby Report. This is signposted within the epi...

At last! It's here! Our long-awaited deep dive into the Levy review is here! In this episode, our hosts Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx take you through what the review got right, what it got wrong and where it didn't go far enough. This is a special episode and as such does not talk about the main news stories of the last few weeks. It's Levy all the way down this time. Normal service will be resumed as...

This week, on a shorter-than-usual episode, Ashleigh and Flint take their collective feet off the accelerator and approach things in a more thoughtful way. But there is still some news talk! Including:  CW: This episode contains a discussion around the actions of ICE, in the USA. There's no easy way of going over this.  Closer to home, the Council of Europe has voted to ban conversion therapy, des...

We're back! Happy New Year! On this short & sweet(ish) episode, our exquisite hosts wade into the waters of:  A hop across the pond to talk about stories from Texas and the US Supreme Court. International criticism of the upcoming PATHWAYS clinical trial. Bridget Phillipson's statement that trans people "should not be used as a political punchbag" and why that's a bit f**king rich coming from...

The studio has a visit from the Holly King himself...

On this svelte-yet-festive episode, hosts Ashleigh and Flint give some details about some surprisingly positive news stories, some that you may have missed and some that you absolutely definitely have heard about, including: An update on the NDAA bill in the USA. New protections for intersex people in Victoria, Australia. The Girlguides and the Women's Institute both saying they'd bar trans women,...

On this episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx explore the finer details of:  Details allegedly 'leaked' from the Civil Service to the Times about the upcoming guidance from the EHRC. It's safe to say that we have one or two concerns about it. The PATHWAYS trial, what it is, what it'll involve and what that stupid backronym* is supposed to mean.  The Levy review, the much-delayed review into adult tran...

On this episode, Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over: The EHRC wanting to get out in front of any statements made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) with mixed success. Some social science, of the LGB Alliance. An NHS ICB threatening to close a group of GP's surgeries for continuing to support trans young people, in line with existing legislation. Lib Dem returnin...

This week, on another packed episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint rake over the coals about: Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education and the team consider its implications. Multiple organisations have submitted evidence to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights institutions showing that the EHRC is, to put it lightly, not really fulfilling its st...

This week, before jumping into our main event, our Flintless duo of Ashleigh and Alyx take in the scenery of: Two new things from our immortal archenemies, the EHRC.  A trans woman sent to a men's prison, but sadly we're talking about the UK this time. Bashing Back in Brighton. Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we’ve developed alongside  https://www.wearequeeraf.com/  and Claire P...

On this deep-dive episode, the first in a three-part series, the team take a brief look at the news, including: A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling implications for trans people. Excellent news from Estonia, which has revolutionised its medical and gender recognition system overnight. SEGM gets rekt by Gordon Guyatt (that's him in the thumbnail!) Before moving on to the meat...

On this sleeker, meaner episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint go through: A brief talk about UK politics, Your Party and the Greens. The shot heard around the (English-speaking) world, from Utah Valley University. Other news from the US looking at the House & Senate and another from Michigan. Bridget Phillipson's overloaded inbox. The Liberal Democrat conference and Liberal Voice for Women. An abs...

On this, rather delayed episode (sorry about that), Alyx and Ashleigh go through the details of:  Graham Linehan's legal tussles and the mainstream press's reaction to them. Spoiler alert: there was a lot of stuff they left out of their coverage... Physical copies of EHRC consultation responses delivered to equalities minister, which took up ten folders. More fun & games from the Sandie Peggie...

We've done something different for this episode! Flint is joined by special guest @jasmeenswildheart (they/she) to tell us about the practice of Queering and ecology. This includes: How cities are more natural than you think,   How we can better divest from harmful systems, The myth of Overpopulation and blue chip documentaries, And much more! 

On this democratically-charged episode, Flint and Ashleigh rake over the coals of:  A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson, Mary-Ann Stephenson. NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie's tribunal and her questionable conduct within it.  A roundup of various Trans Pride events attended by the team.  Regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin' and Loser's...

On this environmentally-friendly episode, Alyx and Ashleigh go over: The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health). A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading a campaign to stop this, more here: EHRC Code of Practice Campaign | TSA . The government's proposed n...