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 Corner.
• Alyx reports from a protest outside of Wes Streeting's constituency office, and a broader conversation about some less polite ways of making our voices heard.

What's that little cartoon on our thumbnail this week? Handala - Wikipedia

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep137

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 new RSHE guidance: ‘Section 28 2.0’: New “transphobic” curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity.
• Following on from last week, we interview Green deputy leader hopefuls Ani Townsend and Ash Routh about their respective campaigns.
• Some much-needed Trans Joy.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep136

On this extended special episode, Ashleigh and Alyx explore:

• Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime.
• Kent County Council's questionable choices in reading material.
• More Freedom of Information requests to the EHRC show how deep the rot goes (spoiler alert: it goes all the way).
• The Sullivan report's sequel, which is somehow even less scientific and balanced than the first one.
• A long look at the Green Party of England & Wales, their problems with transphobic members, what they've tried to do about it and their upcoming election. Featuring an interview with leadership candidate, Zack Polanski.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep135