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It’s been a truly historic couple of weeks in American politics. Since Biden announced that he’s dropping out of the race, Democrats have rallied behind Kamala Harris as their new presumptive nominee. Imara takes a closer look at why her track record as a prosecutor might read differently to LGBTQ+ voters than it did in 2020. But don’t forget about last week’s Republican National Convention. Imara unpacks Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s transphobic applause lines, and why Biden’s announcement timing was so strategic. And Senator JD Vance rises to new heights as Trumps’ VP pick, along with his staunchly anti-trans voting record.

To get more of this news and politics coverage, check out “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.

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Audio clips courtesy of CNN, CBS, NBC, and Bloomberg

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.

With the Republican National Convention underway, Imara takes a closer look at the rise of Christian Zionist ideas within the G.O.P. First, she’s joined by writer Aidan Orly who unpacks the biblical and political origins of Christian Zionism. They explain how and why Israeli politicians are allying with conservative Christian Zionists in the United States despite the movement’s deep antisemitism. Next, she talks with Natasha Roth-Rowland about the evolution of far right politics in Israel throughout the 20th century, the growth of Christian Zionism alongside evangelical power during the Reagan era, and failures of imagination around equal rights in Israel-Palestine. 
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!
Jay Bergen: X (@LeftyMenno) and Instagram (@je_bergen)
Aidan Orly: X (@aidanorly)
Natasha Roth-Rowland: X (@natasharoth01) 
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.
This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records. 

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Things over at the Biden White House are an undeniable mess. This week, Imara breaks down the fallout of the first presidential debate. Was Joe’s performance a one-off disaster, or the beginning of the end for his campaign? And if that weren’t enough, Biden’s flubbing it on trans issues too. Imara dissects recent troubling comments about gender affirming surgery for minors from the White House, exploring why the administration is spouting a Christian Nationalist talking point as we get closer to the November elections. Last but not least, the Supreme Court takes up a Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for youth with huge stakes for trans rights across the country.

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Audio clips courtesy of CNN and WKRN News 2.

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.
Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

Cities are often seen as the epicenter of trans culture and activism. But there are trans people living in rural communities across the United States whose unique perspectives are overlooked. This week, Imara takes a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of trans rural life. First, she’s joined by community educator and advocate, Ray Holloman, who shares why he decided to move to rural Tennessee, the ways his Blackness is more visible than his transness, and how he weighs the risks of raising his family in this part of the country. Next, Imara talks with farmer and advocate Ashley Swartz about what it was like to transition in her small Nebraska town and the miracles she experienced during her journey. 
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!
Trans Farmers 4 Trans Farmers: Instagram (@transfarmers4transfarmers)
Ray Holloman: Instagram (@theraymkholloman)
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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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/

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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.
Theme music composed by Ben Draghi.

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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