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

On another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! your hosts Ashleigh and Flint take you through all the details of:

• Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US Supreme Court. Spoiler alert: Didn't go well.
• Good news for trans rights from the European Court of Human Rights, which bodes well for... no particular reason...
• More findings from TACC about the anti-trans "institutional capture" of the EHRC. One day, we'll get to do a whole-ass episode without talking about the EHRC. But not this time.
• The inside story from the mass lobby event at the UK Parliament on June 25th, from participants and MP's brought to you by our woman on the spot: Alyx!
• Zines! What are they, what's the history of them, why they're awesome and why you should make and enjoy them.

*listener's definition of "exciting" may differ from the podcast team's definition.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep134

On this extra-chonky episode, our intrepid hosts Alyx, Flint & Ashleigh go over the details of:

• A shake-up in the world of boxing, presumably to make their transphobia more efficient.
• Hilary Cass finds herself on the wrong end of a lawsuit.
• Our regularly-scheduled programming of Pond Hoppin', Action Alley, Loser's Corner and Trans Joy.
• In an EHRC-focused episode, the team look at:
  • Who is Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson and why should we be concerned?
  • Some notes on guidance for the EHRC's consultation (open until June 30th!)
  • Falkner faces the Women & Equalities Committee and, spoiler alert, it does not go well for her.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep133

On this nice svelte episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk through:

• The many anti-trans actions taken by the EHRC.
• Curious goings-on at the PCS Conference.
• The wizard lady's latest development of her all-consuming hobby.
• Our regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin', Loser's Corner and the all-important Trans Joy.

Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!?

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep132

This week, our intrepid threesome (you heard me) of Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx, goes over:

• Political parties banned from major UK Pride events.
• A rainbow map of Europe in which the UK is too red for comfort.
• Our apparently regular update with the transphobe-in-chief at the EHRC.
• What is functionally a bathroom ban at Warwick University.
• The regularly-scheduled programming of Loser's Corner and Pond Hoppin'.
• No meat this week! Enjoy your half an episode off.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep131

In this densely-packed episode, Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx consider many of the different reactions to the UK supreme court''s recent judgement, including:

• Updates on the many, many protests taking place all over the UK, with a helpful list compiled by the WTT team.
• The interim guidance from the EHRC, what's wrong with it and why it's not fit for purpose.
• Reactions from different UK unions, including the BMA and UNISON.
• Policy changes from sports bodies, the British Transport Police and Barclays.
• Conflicting reactions and statements from within the Labour party, the SNP, Greens and others.
• So many open letters.
• Our experiences at protests and why it's important to go to them and show the government how unpopular this is.
• Loser's Corner and Trans Joy, for your amusement.

Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!?

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep130