125 episodios
TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones TransLash Podcasts
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- Cultura y sociedad
"Right now, trans people face the unprecedented combination of political, social and physical violence--to the extent that when stories are told about our community, it is often through the lens of this violence,” says Imara Jones, host and creator of TransLash Podcast, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for August 2022. “But the truth is that our lives are defined by so much more beyond hate. In almost every area of society, trans people are innovating, creating new futures and thriving--and this is the story I want to tell.”Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all.
Each episode also starts with a segment that highlights a moment of joy to add a bit of levity to some of the heavier topics she covers. “We showcase the fundamental hope and joy which propels our community forward,” she says. “If you care about and want to understand trans people at this moment, we have evolved into essential listening both for our community and those outside of it.”
With anti-trans violence and political backlash at all-time highs, award-winning journalist Imara Jones hosts the TransLash podcast, where trans people and allies talk back about what matters most and discuss how to create a fairer world for all.
Produced by TransLash Media.
Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.
Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records.
Learn more: www.translash.org/podcast
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Imara's Guide to the First Presidential Debate
Brace yourself, it’s time for the first presidential debate of 2024. This week, Imara breaks down the stakes of this déjà vu moment, and what she’ll be watching out for during the event. Next, a new law in Louisiana reinforces rigid definitions of terms like “sex,” “mother,” and “father.” Imara explains how this approach will exclude trans people from public and private spaces. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s new status as a sanctuary city for trans folks offers some hope amid the darkness.
Check out TransLash’s new Legislation Dashboard: https://translash.org/projects/legislation-dashboard/
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Audio clips courtesy of the Associated Press and KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco.
The Mess is produced by Translash Media.
The Mess Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Digital strategy by Daniela “Dani” Capistrano.
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TransLash Presents: American Problems, Trans Solutions
Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. But those closest to the nation’s most pressing problems are often able to craft innovative solutions.
The short film “American Problems, Trans Solutions” follows award-winning journalist Imara Jones as she travels across the country to tell the stories of three Black trans leaders on the frontlines of change: housing advocate Kayla Gore; Breonna McCree, a champion for economic empowerment; and Oluchi Omeoga, who fights for the rights of migrants.
Hear from Imara, Kayla, Breonna, and Oluchi as they discuss the film during a recent live screening and Q&A at the Greene Space in NYC.
And make sure to tune into PBS WORLD to watch “American Problems, Trans Solutions” on June 24 at 9pm ET.
American Problems, Trans Solutions is a production of TransLash Media in association with The WNET Group’s Chasing the Dream initiative.
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River Butcher on Masculinity
What’s so funny about masculinity? This week, Imara talks with actor, writer, and stand up comedian River Butcher about the beauty and absurdity of being a man. They discuss being affirmed by butt slaps on the baseball field, the nonlinear nature of liberation, and just how far masculinity has expanded over the last few decades. River also gives an inside peek into his complicated relationship with they/them pronouns in queer spaces and Hollywood audition rooms.
Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s political show “The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape.” You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button.
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media!
T4T Comedy: Instagram (@t4tcomedy)
River Butcher: Instagram (@rivbutcher) and X (@rivbutcher)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.
Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Digital strategy by Daniela “Dani” Capistrano.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.
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Tennessee's Crackdown on Trans Youth
Trump is a convicted felon, but his experience in the legal system wasn’t exactly typical. This week on The Mess, Imara contrasts Trump’s cushy courthouse experience with the harsh realities of trans people within the carceral system. Next up, an insidious new line of attack on trans kids in Tennessee. Imara unpacks a law there designed to stop people from helping youth access gender affirming healthcare, even in other states. But it’s not all doom and gloom. A new law in Minnesota raises hope in the fight against anti-LGBTQ book bans.
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Audio clips courtesy of WPLG Local 10, the Tennessee General Assembly, and NowThis
The Mess is produced by Translash Media.
The Mess Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Digital strategy by Daniela “Dani” Capistrano.
Theme music composed by Ben Draghi. -
Gender Without Boundaries
Happy Pride Month! This week, Imara celebrates the process of gender exploration beyond rigid binaries and limitations. First, she’s joined by Eli Lawliet, also known as “The Gender Doula,” to talk about how he guides his clients through questioning and transitioning. He discusses the lessons he’s learned about gender presentation from his pet snakes and why he thinks identity labels can hinder exploration. Next, Frankie de la Cretaz returns to the show to chat about being a transmasc mom, experimenting with induced lactation, and navigating the world without the privileges of white womanhood.
Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button.
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media!
Elle: Instagram (@uggiebbyboy)
Eli Lawliet: X (@TheGenderDoula) and Instagram (@TheGenderDoula)
Frankie de la Cretaz: X (@thefrankiedlc), Instagram (@thefrankiedlc), and TikTok (@thefrankiedlc)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.
Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Digital strategy by Daniela “Dani” Capistrano.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.
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TransLash Presents: Bad Queers
To kickoff off Pride Month, Imara shares her recent conversations about everything love and relationships on the podcast Bad Queers. She returns to the show after four years to talk with hosts Shana and Kris about everything she’s been up to, including being named one of Time Mag’s 100 Most Influential People in 2023. Other topics include the current dating scene in New York, where Imara meets people, red and green flags, dating studs and MOCs, her blind spots, harmful stereotypes of trans women and why you should get yourself a nerd.
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