TransLash Podcasts

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20/08/2024 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

Unpacking the DNC: Day 2

It’s day two of the Democratic National Convention, and Imara Jones is on the ground interviewing changemakers, politicians and political insiders for TransLash Media’s daily coverage of the historic event. In this episode of The Mess, Imara brings you a riveting conversation with the legendary activist Miss Major. They discuss Miss Major’s decision to come to the DNC to support Kamala Harris, the importance of allowing politicians and people to evolve over time, and the stakes of voting this November for trans people. You can also follow our ongoing DNC coverage on social media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_) Follow our guest: Miss Major: @missmajor1 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. This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

20/08/2024

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16 min
29/10/2024 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

Trump’s Final Hate Rally

We’re in the home stretch of the 2024 presidential campaign, and Trump is doubling down on his most hateful rhetoric. This week, Imara dissects some of the most shocking anti-immigrant and anti-trans lines from his rally at Madison Square Garden and appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Plus Imara explores why Kamala Harris may be beating around the bush when it comes to her stance on gender affirming care. Make sure to take a listen to season three of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine wherever you get your podcasts. 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 CNN, NBC, and the Joe Rogan Experience. 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. This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

29/10/2024

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12 min
03/12/2020

Mauree Turner Makes History

This week, we break format for an in-depth interview with Mauree Turner, the first out non-binary state lawmaker in US history who’s also the first Muslim and openly queer state legislator elected in Oklahoma. They join Imara for a vulnerable conversation about their identity, what led them into politics and how their understanding of themselves and the world has changed. You can connect with us on social media! Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Twitter (@imarajones) and Instagram (@imara_jones_) Follow our guests on social media! Mauree Turner: @MaureeTurnerOK (Instagram) @MaureeTurnerOK (Twitter) Translash Podcast is produced by Translash Media by Futuro Studios. Translash Team: Imara Jones, Ruby Fludzinski, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Montana Thomas, and Yannick Eike Mirko. The Futuro Studios team: Nicole Rothwell, Jess Alvarenga, Stephanie Lebow, Julia Caruso, Leah Shaw, Elisheba Ittoop, and Gabriela Baez. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano with support from Agency of Joy. Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/12/2020

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29 min
17/09/2024 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

Hot Rhetoric and Another Assassination Attempt

In the wake of a second attempt on Donald Trump’s life, Imara takes a look at the relationship between political rhetoric and violence. But the foiled assassination plot isn’t the only way Trump is making headlines right now. From “transgender operations” to migrants eating cats and dogs, Trump’s most outrageous talking points from the presidential debate are still making waves. Imara breaks down what these fear-mongering moments tell us about the state of the race. 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 ABC News. 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. This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

17/09/2024

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11 min
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Introducing The Mess

Today’s political landscape is an absolute dumpster fire, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn and laugh through the mess. In this TransLash Media production, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the political show that we need right now. With political attacks on trans communities and ever-creeping authoritarianism at an all-time high, staying informed and engaged are key. Imara’s razor sharp wit and critical analysis takes the edge off and reminds us that there’s always hope. 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. The first episode comes out March 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 min
07/10/2025 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

The Government Shutdown Continues

From the shutdown showdown in D.C. to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the stakes are high across the headlines this week. To kick things off, Imara looks into how the government shutdown almost turned into yet another sneaky attack on trans healthcare. She also marks two years since the October 7th attack, digging into how the war in Gaza is still reshaping U.S. politics in real time. And over in the Virginia governor's race, anti-trans messaging doesn’t seem to be working quite as well as the GOP might have hoped. Listen to the Anti-Trans Hate Machine here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anti-trans-hate-machine-a-plot-against-equality/id1570901784 Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (imara_jones_), Bluesky (imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Clips courtesy of Forbes and WSET ABC 13. The Mess is produced by TransLash Media.

07/10/2025

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15 min
03/12/2024 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

Trans Military and Bathroom Bans

Trump isn’t even back in office yet, but he’s already raising his trans military ban back from the dead. This time, he isn’t just targeting recruitment. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are already bullying the first trans member of Congress before she even steps into office, with little to no resistance from Democratic leadership. And over at the Supreme Court, the future of gender affirming care access hangs in the balance as oral arguments for US v Skrmetti begin this week. Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (imara_jones_), Bluesky (imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Audio clips courtesy of CBS, Democracy Now, and FirstPost. 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. This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

03/12/2024

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16 min
04/02/2025 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

Trump Targets Trans Passports

Has it really only been two weeks since Trump took office? Imara recaps the latest wave of anti-trans executive orders that have trans adults and kids preparing for the worst. Starting off with the declaration that the U.S. government will only recognize two sexes, she explains how this absurd definition of gender opens the door for broader attacks on bodily autonomy. Next, reports of trans people having their passport applications flat out denied are ringing alarm bells. But as hospitals pause gender-affirming care for minors, protesters are standing up for the rights of trans kids across the country. Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (imara_jones_), Bluesky (imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Audio clips courtesy of @GentleReality on TikTok and WVIR Charlottesville. 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. This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Morgan Astbury is our social media coordinator. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

04/02/2025

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15 min
16/05/2024 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

The New York Victory

This time on The Mess, there’s some news to celebrate! A ban keeping trans women and girls from participating in sports has been overturned. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who actively fought the ban, announced the big news over the weekend at the GLAAD awards. While it’s important to celebrate the victories, we can’t turn away from the political hellscape. Imara breaks down why anyone who doesn’t want Trump to win the upcoming election should be concerned given a recent poll and what it says about young voters in swing states. And unfortunately, new experimental anti-trans legislation is continuing to get passed into law—Imara talks about a recent example and why, even though there aren’t as many anti-trans bills this year, we should be concerned about the new ones popping up. Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_) Audio clips courtesy of GLAAD, Scripps News, WJTV 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 Capistrano. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

16/05/2024

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14 min
19/08/2025 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

Gay Marriage Under Threat

The Supreme Court could be coming for marriage equality. This week, Imara breaks down why a potential new challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges is the perfect example of how giving authoritarians an inch means they’ll eventually take a mile. Meanwhile, ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce has been tapped as a UN deputy ambassador, raising serious concerns about anti-trans politics from the U.S. having an even stronger presence abroad. But there’s also progress: New York City has opened its first publicly funded homeless shelter specifically for trans people, a milestone in the fight for safety and dignity. Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (imara_jones_), Bluesky (imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Clips courtesy of Amanpour and Company, Fox News, and Fox56News The Mess is produced by TransLash Media. The TransLash team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway, Hillary Esquina, and Morgan Astbury. This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

19/08/2025

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15 min

Right wing forces have taken aim at trans kids in schools, relentlessly targeting some of our country’s most vulnerable youth. In this season, journalist and host Imara Jones investigates this movement, uncovering how these attacks are part of a larger plan to dismantle public education and shatter democracy itself. Join her as she travels across the country to expose the inner workings of this powerful effort uniting Christian Nationalists, conspiracy theorists, extremist paramilitary organizations, conservative business groups, and billionaires in an revelatory investigation exposing what’s really behind the onslaught of anti-trans hate in public schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
Welcome to the TransLash Podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives. At a time when anti-trans attacks are being used to undermine democracy and human rights, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the most important conversations for and about the trans community. From celebrations of trans joy to crystal-clear analysis of the latest political developments to discussions about love and sex, the TransLash Podcast keeps listeners informed and reminds us to never lose hope. Produced by TransLash Media. Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records. Learn more: translash.org/podcasts/translash-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today’s political landscape is an absolute dumpster fire, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn and laugh through the mess. In this TransLash Media production, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the political show that we need right now. With political attacks on trans communities and ever-creeping authoritarianism at an all-time high, staying informed and engaged are key. Imara’s razor sharp wit and critical analysis takes the edge off and reminds us that there’s always hope.

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