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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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USA EP02 - Nex Benedict

USA EP02 - Nex Benedict

2024-03-2501:30:05

In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Updates on anti-trans state legislation The tragic death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict The tragic deaths of other trans people in both 2023 and 2024 References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep02 Check our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk  
EP101 - Room 101

EP101 - Room 101

2024-03-1701:28:11

Our new episode! Sorry this one is so long (and yes, that's what she said) On this edition, our intrepid hosts talk about: The conversion therapy bill non-debate. The NHS making access to puberty blockers for trans teenagers much more difficult, some might say unethically so... Kier Starmer's unfortunate views on trans women in sport. We go over what the trans community would see banished to Room 101 (the BBC one, not the George Orwell one) Join our Discord! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep101/  
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: Four nightmarish anti-trans LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in 2024 The insidious leaked WPATH internal forum posts, feat. Evan Urquhart The blessed silver linings of hateful legislation A very special Episode 02 References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep01  
On this special edition of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The resignation of Victoria McCloud, the UK's only trans judge. House of Lords debate about the proposed education guidance. Liz Truss blaming trans people for her own failures We discuss the exciting future of the show and make a big announcement!  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep100 Respond to the education consultation here! 
On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over Rishi Sunak and Kier Starmer's crossed words at PMQ's NHS Rainbow Badge scheme ended by the government Another blasted consultation and the guidance our team has made for it The sentencing of the two teens found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey, featuring an interview with Jess O'Thomson References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep99/    
On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about: Laura Pascal and the Hackney By-election Kemi Badenoch's obsession with sex Wes Streeting. Nuff Said.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep98/  
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx go over; The Hackney by-election A new hormone clinic for young people The EHRC (again) And Alyx interviews Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about the many difficulties facing trans people in the USA References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep97/  
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx discuss; The new guidance for UK schools. Kemi Badenoch's new ideas for passports The trial of Boy Y and Girl X, the two teenagers convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey. We include an interview with Jess O'Thomson. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep96/
Who The Trans Episode 2! Wild Blue Yonder A new Doctor Who episode dropped on Saturday 16th December, something spookier and further than The Doctor and Donna had ever gone before! Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on the second episode of Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary specials, in Who The Trans?! Episodes of Who the Trans?! are released early for our Patreon supporters! https://www.patreon.com/Whatthetrans  
Who the Trans?! Episode 1: The Star Beast! Check out the early release on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-trans-1-star-93693896?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link On the 25th November, The Star Beast was released. And in it was the largest trans representation in the show's 60 years history! Listen in to Alyx and Ben talk about and excitedly nerd out over the special in our brand new podcast series Who The Trans?!. The first Who The Trans?! episode will be released after the BBC releases the final episode of the 60th anniversary special series.
On this surprise episode, Ashleigh & Alyx go over; Liz Truss's new plan to make the lives of trans people in the UK even more miserable. An update on Sarah Jane Baker. The conversion therapy debate that took place on December 6th in the House of Commons. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep95/  
On this episode, Alyx & Ashleigh talk about. For Women Scotland's court case Will the EHRC lose their A-grade from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions? Rumours of new school guidance for trans pupils. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep94/  
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx bring the news of: New hope for the conversion therapy ban. The abuse of imprisoned trans woman Sarah Jane Baker. ONS defends its' census data against Tory claims. Alyx talks about her time at the TransLucent conference. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep93/
On this episode, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about; The still awaited conversion therapy ban. The EHRC and allegations of bullying Ashleigh speaks with Dee from s3xtheorywithdee about the recent leaked guidance for schools, and we try and work out what the government intend to do with their upcoming official school's guidance.
On this mini episode, Alyx and Ashleigh encourage you, dear listener, to engage with NHS England's latest consultation. The team (and others) have put together an article along with a list of resources we used to do so. Please do check this out if you're unsure how to approach your own consultation response. Our article: https://whatthetrans.com/puberty-blockers-consultation-advice/ Abigail Thorn's Article: https://transwrites.world/nhs-england-is-proposing-to-ban-puberty-blockers/
On this episode, Ashleigh & Alyx talk about; Michelle's departure from the show The Alice Litman case, featuring an interview with Jocelyn from the Good Law Project Party Conference season, with all of the joy that statement implies
On this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx (a different Alyx this time, not Alex) talk about  - Stonewall and GI fighting back against Westminster's block of the Scottish gender recognition bill - The International Chess Federation's transphobic new guidance -  Free Sarah Jane Baker and Trans Pride Manchester! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep90/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans
On this episode -  - We talk Trans Pride Brighton with founder Sarah Savage - We hear from Caroline Nokes MP how the government and the EHRC needs to do much, much better - And we discuss what pride should be featuring chats with Just Stop Oil and Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep88/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans
This podcast has been a thing for FIVE YEARS To celebrate we got a new look AND we got a bit self-absorbed On this episode - We see what NHS England has planned for trans youths - Legendary journalist Vic Parsons (Vice, PinkNews, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan) interviews us about doing this thing for half a decade References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep87/ https://linktr.ee/whatthetrans
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Pam Current

Great show, really enjoyed this one!

Apr 23rd
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Kim McLelland

great show. keep up the good work

Feb 13th
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