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TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Visible Trans Love with Angelica Ross

    It’s almost time for Trans Day of Visibility! To celebrate, Imara is joined by actress and activist Angelica Ross, who tells us all about her engagement to financé Adebayo Katiiti and contemplates the ups and downs of being a trans celebrity today. This week’s Trans Joy features Marley Gotterer, a New York-based actress & comedian known for her absurdist stand-up comedy. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Check out our guests on social media:  Instagram: @angelicaross Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  2. Tennessee to Create List of Trans People Receiving Gender Affirming Care

    MAR 24 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

    Tennessee to Create List of Trans People Receiving Gender Affirming Care

    This week, Imara explains that a bill advancing through Tennessee on insurance coverage also includes a draconian clause that would effectively create a list of the state’s trans people. Then, a U.S. appeals court has ruled to uphold West Virginia's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, making it that much more difficult for adults to afford care. Meanwhile, Congressional Republicans are pushing for a federal “Don’t Say Trans” bill to become law, which would prohibit the discussion of transgender-related topics in K-12 public schools. 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) The Mess is produced by TransLash Media.

    16 min

  3. MAR 19

    Transmisogyny and the Future of Feminism

    March is Women’s History Month, and trans women have made extensive contributions to the field of feminist thought. With women’s and trans rights under attack, it’s more important than ever to remember that these fights are interconnected. This week, Imara speaks with trans feminist writer and author of Whipping Girl Julia Serano about how trans feminism can continue to shape activist movements towards liberation. This week’s Trans Joy features Zo Shay, an ethnomusicologist, audio engineer, and musician based in Los Angeles.  Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Check out our guest on social media:  Bluesky (@juliaserano.bsky.social) YouTube (youtube.com/@juliaserano)  Patreon (patreon.com/juliaserano) Substack (juliaserano.substack.com) Instagram (instagram.com/juliaserano) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. MAR 12

    Blue States Retreat on Trans Youth Health Care

    Since the start of 2026, a string of hospital networks in blue states that legally mandate gender affirming care for trans youth have abruptly ended these programs, leaving thousands of kids and their families in the lurch. What’s worse, more proposed rules from the Department of Health & Human Services could spell the end of gender-affirming care for all trans people, including adults. This week, Imara speaks with Jennifer Levi, Senior Director of Transgender and Queer Rights at GLAD Law about the legal implications. Then, Imara is joined by  Kei Williams, Executive Director of New Pride Agenda in New York, to share how activists can push back and resist these new restrictions. This week’s Trans Joy features Cal Hansen, a trans masc parent and community organizer based in South Minneapolis. They are an EMT and practitioner of Eastern Medicine whose work centers direct action, mutual aid, and accessible community care. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Check out our guests on social media:  Instagram: @NEWPrideAgenda Facebook: @NEWPrideAgenda @gladlaw  on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, LinkedIn, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  5. Trans Kansans Sue for Their Rights

    MAR 10 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

    Trans Kansans Sue for Their Rights

    This week, Imara highlights trans Kansans who have filed a lawsuit after the state law revoking their drivers license took effect. Then, as what’s sure to be a messy primary season kicks off, at least four anti-trans Democrats in North Carolina are out of a job. Meanwhile, some good news in New York – Attorney General Leticia James has mandated that hospitals resume gender affirming treatment for trans youth after some healthcare providers closed their programs. 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) The Mess is produced by TransLash Media.

    11 min

  6. MAR 5

    Trans People Train for Self Defense

    From Martial arts to gun clubs, trans people are taking their personal safety into their own hands. This week, Imara is joined by two guests to help think through personal safety for trans people and what preparing for self defense can actually look like in an era when faith in law enforcement organizations—always precarious for the trans community—has reached new lows. First, Imara speaks with Fin Smith, also known as the Queer Armorer online. They are the founder of Rainbow Reload, a queer and trans centered gun club in New Hampshire. Then, Imara chats with Abigail Austin, a Thai boxing coach and founder of Red Panda Muay Thai in Seattle, Washington.  This week’s Trans Joy features a trans owned tattoo shop in Minneapolis. Shop owner M Nijiya shares more about their community fundraiser that helped to support local mutual aid groups.  Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Follow our guests on social media:  Instagram and TikTok @abigailaustinmusic Instagram @redpandaboxing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. FEB 26

    Anti-ICE Protest Safety for Trans People

    The deadly immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, where local communities put themselves on the frontline to resist what amounts to an occupation, has led to trans and queer people being violently detained and retraumatized. Minnesota is where things have boiled over now, but it’s far from the only place where this remains a continual threat. Today, Imara is joined by two guests to think through what safety for trans people who want to oppose ICE can look like. First up is Jess Braverman, the Legal Director of Gender Justice, a Minnesota-based organization dedicated to fighting back against the legal and structural barriers that trans people face in the Midwest and beyond. Then, Imara chats with Seal Dwyer, a therapist and community organizer from St. Cloud, Minnesota, about the ways queer people can step up for other marginalized communities. This week’s trans joy features trans-owned adult retail shop Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis, which has transformed its space into a donation center for community members in need.  Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Follow our guests on social media:  @genderjustice on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  8. The State of Trans People in the Union

    FEB 24 • TRANSLASH FAM ONLY

    The State of Trans People in the Union

    Tonight is the 2026 State of the Union address, and in today’s episode Imara tackles how President Trump is sure to mention trans people much like he did last year. Trump has already made it clear to his Republican base that they should focus on trans issues for the midterms, so only time will tell what sweeping claims he will make tonight. Then, the president of the Heritage Foundation, the group behind Project 2025 and a primary purveyor of anti-trans policies, goes on the record about their goals to outlaw gender affirming care for all. Meanwhile, a new poll is out about how voters are viewing trans issues, and Imara shares how it only captures a snapshot in time and encourages more conversations about trans people – not less. 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) The Mess is produced by TransLash Media.

    17 min
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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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