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TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesFamilies: A Guide to Trans Pregnancy and BirthFor many trans people, the path to building a biological family is filled with questions and misinformation. As part of our ongoing “Families” series, Imara sits down with midwife Marea Goodman, who offers an affirming and inclusive guide to conception, pregnancy, and birth. Marea shares insights from their work with queer and trans parents, breaks down myths about fertility and hormones, and walks through the different approaches to navigating reproductive healthcare and building a strong support system. Subscribe to The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape on Apple Podcasts.Send your trans j...2025-04-1736 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Rise of Techno-FascismAs far-right tech billionaires continue to seize power, the United States is facing a new and dangerous threat: techno-fascism. This week, Imara unpacks this dangerous new force in American politics with journalist Gil Duran. First, Gil traces the influence of Curtis Yarvin’s extreme beliefs on Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and JD Vance. He explains how tech elites are working to dismantle democracy and install a corporate dictatorship, why their movement is so focused on trans people, and what it will take for the American people to resist this dark vision for our future. Subscribe to The...2025-04-1046 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesDIY and Trans Self-SufficiencyIn a world that often denies trans people access to safety and resources, DIY skills can be a path to empowerment and survival. This week, Imara explores the many ways we can all become more self-sufficient. First, she chats with Mercury Stardust about her journey to becoming the “Trans Handy Ma’am.” She explains why patience is the most important skill and how her background helps her connect with people who have been sucked down the alt-right pipeline. Then, Flint Del Sol talks through his experience building an off-grid lifestyle. He opens up about the learning curve of homesteading and hi...2025-04-031h 05TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesChani Nicholas and Trans AstrologyAstrology has long been a tool of resistance, self-discovery, and connection. This week, Imara explores the power of astrology for queer and trans community and liberation. First, world-famous astrologer Chani Nicholas reads Imara’s birth chart, offering insight into how we can find understanding through astrological practices during turbulent times. Then, Michael J. Morris stops by to share their journey to becoming a consulting astrologer. They explain how astrology can be used to expand our understanding of our own complexity, rather than to sort people into pre-determined categories.Subscribe to The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our...2025-03-271h 03TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Power of Local Trans OrganizingAs anti-trans policies continue to escalate at the national and state level, local organizing has become a bastion of hope. This week, Imara talks with two leaders working to protect their communities in increasingly hostile environments. First, she’s joined by Iowa-based advocate Max Mowitz who unpacks the surprising removal of gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights law. They discuss the impact of corporate withdrawal from LGBTQ+ causes and the ways that mutual aid has helped fill the growing financial needs of trans Iowans. Imara then talks with Daroneshia Duncan-Boyd about her 10+ years of experience serving tran...2025-03-2055 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Threat of Digital AuthoritarianismAuthoritarian forces around the world are reshaping digital technologies into tools of control. This week, Imara dives into the growing threat of digital authoritarianism in the United States with writer and scholar Katherine Alejandra Cross. Katherine unpacks why social media has become such a radicalizing force in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and development of individualizing algorithms. She and Imara also dig into the techno-authoritarian beliefs behind the "California ideology,” the way that Web 2.0 undermines collective action, and why Elon Musk’s power grab is a sign of desperation within Silicon Valley elite. Subscribe to The M...2025-03-1339 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Video GamesFrom indie gems to mainstream titles, trans developers and gamers are reshaping the industry, making room for stories that reflect our lives and experiences. This week, Imara looks into the power of trans expression and representation in video games. First, she sits down with Charlotte A. McGrath to explore the intersection of gaming and comedy, digging into how they both create opportunity for connection and expression. Charlotte shares how she discovered she was trans by playing Zelda and what it was like to come out in a post-Gamergate world. Then, Imara speaks with games critic Willa Rowe about the...2025-03-0654 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesEmilia Pérez Oscars ControversyThe film Emilia Pérez has been making waves this awards season—but not without controversy. While the musical thriller has received critical acclaim, its casting choices and portrayal of trans identity have sparked heated debate about representation, authenticity, and Hollywood’s track record with trans stories. This week, Imara breaks down the discourse surrounding Emilia Pérez and its road to the Oscars with filmmaker and critic Drew Burnett Gregory. She explains what might have led to Karla Sofía Gascón’s PR nightmare, why Hollywood is fundamentally conservative, and what it takes to make trans representation in film tr...2025-02-2744 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesUnearthing Black Trans HistoryIn honor of Black History Month, Imara digs into the archives to unearth the incredible stories of two 19th century Black trans women. Archivist and scholar Riah Kinsey discusses what he’s discovered about Mary Jones, a sex worker and pick-pocket who made her way into New York City tabloids throughout the 1830’s. Imara and Riah piece together what we know about her remarkable life and wonder about what else there might be to discover. Then cultural organizer and filmmaker Mickaela Bradford discusses her new short film “Under False Colors.” It tells the story of Frances Thompson, the first known tr...2025-02-201h 01TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Gay LoveThis Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating what it means to be gay, trans, and in love. Imara talks with couple Arthur Rockwell and Harry Weissman about their relationship and how they navigate this specific intersection of gender and sexuality. Hear from Arthur about how transitioning changed how he dates and challenged his assumptions about who occupies gay male spaces. Harry shares his advice to other cis gay men dating a trans man for the first time. The two also discuss the impact of the political climate on relationships, plus what they’ve learned from loving each other. S...2025-02-1337 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesFamilies: Parents React to New AttacksTrump’s executive order restricting gender-affirming care for minors is the latest blow in a years-long assault on trans kids. Despite these setbacks, parent advocates aren’t backing down. To kick off the TransLash Podcast's new "Families" mini-series, Imara talks with two mothers of trans kids about their efforts to protect their own families and others around the country. Lizette Trujillo shares what it’s been like to take on the national spotlight, the racial complexities of hiding versus fighting, and what she’s learned from her son Daniel. Then, Imara is joined by Keisha Bell who explains how and why...2025-02-0657 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Advocacy at the State LevelWith the rise of anti-trans attacks on the federal level, state-level advocacy is becoming even more crucial. This week, Imara talks with leaders working to build safety and belonging for trans people in two very different states. First she’s joined by the Executive Director of One Colorado, Nadine Bridges, who unpacks what it means to be a “shield state” under Trump. The two discuss the role of joy in resistance, the complex political landscape of Colorado, and the impact of changes to corporate DEI policies. Imara then takes a look at South Dakota where community health advocate Jack Fonder...2025-01-3048 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Kids and the Military: Trump's Policy PrioritiesAfter a flurry of executive orders, Trump is making good on his promise to go after trans people on day one. This week, Imara takes a look at two of his biggest targets: trans students and military servicemembers. First, she digs into the strategy and impact of Trump’s new military ban with Army veteran Patricia King. The two discuss how this may be part of a broader plan to undercut social and economic mobility for trans people and why it could be detrimental to U.S. military preparedness. Next, she’s joined by the Executive Director of GLSEN Mela...2025-01-2354 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesA New LGBTQ+ Strategy in WashingtonWith the second Trump administration about to take power, how can LGBTQ+ advocacy groups continue to advance their nationwide priorities? Imara is joined by Kelley Robinson, Executive of the Human Rights Campaign, who lays out her organization’s plans for the next four years. The two discuss how new coalition building strategies could help disrupt a growing culture of fear and individualism. Kelley also talks about how she remains optimistic in the face of political hostility and why we need liberation for all, not for some. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast@translash.org 2025-01-1634 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Comedy as ResistanceLaughter is key to survival. This week, Imara talks to two of the funniest trans people out there about the power of comedy in good times and bad. First, she sits down with comedy writer Ally Beardsley about transitioning in the public eye, Dungeons and Dragons, and learning when to get serious. The two also laugh about the absurdity of Republican politics and Ally’s own conservative background. Next, Imara’s joined by comedian Robin Tran who talks about the relationship between comedy and depression and making jokes about being trans. Send your trans joy recommendations to tr...2025-01-091h 04TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: The Legendary Miss MajorAs the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. In this replay from 2023, Imara is joined by legendary trans activist and Stonewall veteran Miss Major. She shares her experience becoming a mother, gives advice to young trans people today, and explains why the fight for our rights will always be stronger than anti-trans policies and political parties. 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.soc...2025-01-0229 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: Janelle MonáeAs the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. In this replay from 2022, Imara has an eye opening conversation with the one and only Janelle Monaé, an 8-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and one of the most celebrated voices of our time. In the interview, Janelle opens up about the challenges of exploring her queerness in the public eye, how she learned she didn’t need to prove herself to anyone, and her brand new book, The Memory Librarian. Imara and Janelle also talk about the necess...2024-12-2615 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: A New Black Trans Civil Rights AgendaAs the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. In this replay from 2022, Imara discusses how the idea of Black civil rights has been reduced to the idea of changes in specific laws, but the civil rights movement also included the ideas of what we now call Black liberation: a specific revisioning of what our society should look like steeped in racial justice. That’s why she wanted to talk with Black trans leaders about what a new agenda for Black civil rights should look like. First, she’...2024-12-1943 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesHormones and IDs: Preparing for Trump 2.0Trump has promised to target trans rights on his first day back in office. While it remains to be seen what exactly he’ll do, there are several ways trans individuals can start preparing. Imara welcomes Dr. Asa Radix back on the show to walk through the potential threats to gender-affirming care, including changes to federal funding and protections under the Affordable Care Act. They share their advice on managing hormone prescriptions, finding surgeons in the U.S. and abroad, and reducing risk when it comes to DIY HRT. Next, Imara is joined by Toni-Michelle Williams, Executive Director of So...2024-12-1248 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesSkrmetti: Trans Healthcare at SCOTUSThe Supreme Court heard arguments in the landmark case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, which takes up the question of gender affirming care access for youth. After attending the oral arguments herself, Imara dissects what she heard in the chambers. First, she sits down with lawyer and co-chair of the National Trans Bar Association D Dangaran to get their immediate reaction and analysis. D explains the debate over different types of scrutiny at play, the role of medical pseudoscience, and the dynamics between the Justices and attorneys. Next, Imara talks with Allison Scott, the Director of I...2024-12-061h 25TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesProcessing Kamala’s Loss with Jamilah KingWhat can Kamala Harris’ defeat tell us about American attitudes towards Black women and other marginalized genders? This week, Imara is joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones, to answer this question from a political and personal perspective. The two discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic, rage, and misogyny might have contributed to the election outcome. Jamilah shares her insights about whether Harris really wanted to be president and how her 2024 campaign might have been just another example of a Black woman being set up to fail. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_pod...2024-11-2134 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesU.S. v. Skrmetti with Chase StrangioThe Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that will fundamentally reshape gender affirming care access across the United States. Imara breaks down the stakes of this legal battle with Chase Strangio, the ACLU attorney who will be arguing on behalf of trans youth and their families. The two discuss the Tennessee law and plaintiffs at the heart of the case, how the Court’s ruling could limit 14th amendment protections, and what trans people can do to make their voices heard. Chase also shares what it’s like to be the firs...2024-11-1440 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesUnpacking the Republican VictoryIn the wake of Trump’s stunning victory, Imara grapples with the stakes of this outcome for trans people across the United States. She’s joined by award-winning journalist Katelyn Burns to unpack the Democratic Party failing to counter the GOP’s anti-trans messaging, the election of trans candidates like Sarah McBride, and why trans rights might be first on the chopping block after Trump’s inauguration. Together, they imagine how we can reorient the fight for gender affirming care access in a hostile and uncertain new era of U.S. politics.Send your trans joy recommen...2024-11-0740 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: No Such Thing As A Lone WolfIn Episode 3 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their anti-LGBTQ tactics. Working in tandem with local politicians, right-wing think tanks, and influential online actors like Libs of Tik-Tok, these groups are radicalizing American politics from the ground up, weaponizing transphobia to destabilize local communities. In this episode we’ll show how these dangerous synergies are spreading and learn about how Idaho is the testing ground for this new wave of far-right extremism, raising urgent questions about the future of democracy in America.To learn mo...2024-10-2753 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Patriot Front and the Rise of Localized Anti-LGBTQ ViolenceIn Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their anti-LGBTQ tactics. Working in tandem with local politicians, right-wing think tanks, and influential online actors like Libs of Tik-Tok, these groups are radicalizing American politics from the ground up, weaponizing transphobia to destabilize local communities. In this episode we’ll show how these dangerous synergies are spreading and learn about how Idaho is the testing ground for this new wave of far-right extremism, raising urgent questions about the future of democracy in America.To learn mo...2024-10-2647 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: The Proud Boys’ Anti-Trans Playbook to End DemocracyIn Episode 1 of a new season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, discover how far-right militias have shifted their focus from assaulting the U.S. Capitol to targeting drag shows and LGBTQ events. As host Imara Jones examines this troubling pivot, find out how right-wing paramilitary groups like the Proud Boys are intertwined with Republican politicians and how anti-trans hate serves as a powerful tool for their broader agenda of organized political violence and upheaval. Join us as we uncover the unsettling connections and what they mean for the 2024 election and beyond.To learn more, visit translash...2024-10-2550 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesSarah McBride Runs for CongressSarah McBride broke barriers when she became the first openly trans state senator in the country in 2021. Now, she’s looking to make history again as the first out trans person elected to Congress. On today’s episode, Imara welcomes Sarah back on the show to talk about her expected win in November. The two discuss her time serving Delaware's First State Senate District, how she’s planning to stay focused on her policy priorities amidst escalating transphobic rhetoric in Congress, and what she learned about politics from working under the late Beau Biden. And make sure to...2024-10-1741 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesProject 2025 and Trans PeopleProject 2025 has become a surprising focal point of the U.S. presidential race. But who exactly is behind it, and why are they targeting trans rights? To help break down this radical plan for reshaping American life, Imara talks with two experts who have been tracking the policy and politics of Project 2025. First, she’s joined by ProPublica investigative reporter Andy Kroll who explains what the Heritage Foundation is, how they’re training a new generation of party loyalists, and why this could fundamentally alter the way our government works. Next, she discusses Project 2025’s focus on undermining progress toward...2024-10-101h 04TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesGaza and the 2024 ElectionsAs we near the one year anniversary of October 7th, Imara reflects on how the war in Gaza has impacted election politics in the United States. First, she’s joined by a spokesperson for the Uncommitted National Movement, June Rose, who shares their experience as an uncommitted DNC delegate, how their Jewish identity shapes their commitment to Palestinian liberation, and what they’re demanding of the Democratic Party. Next, she’ll talk with trans disability advocate and candidate for Maryland House of Delegates Ly Xīnzhèn Zhǎngsūn (aka Lydia X. Z. Brown) about the difference between voting in...2024-10-0357 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesMental Health and the 2024 ElectionsAs the countdown to Election Day continues, the stress and uncertainty of U.S. politics can impact our wellbeing in some major ways. So how do we manage our own mental health and support others until November 5 and beyond? Imara asks two mental health professionals about their favorite strategies and frameworks for building emotional resilience and networks of care. First, she’s joined by clinician and researcher Dr. Sebastian Mitchell Barr, who shares how he applies a feminist model of post traumatic stress to trans survival in an era of heightened political attacks. Next she talks with clinician Beck Ge...2024-09-2650 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans People Fighting BackAs attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than ever. This week, Imara talks with two people who are fighting back in two states with some of the harshest anti-trans laws. First, she’s joined by Executive Director of the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), Emmett Schelling, who discusses the importance of solidarity with other social justice movements, the challenges of organizing in Texas, and what keeps him motivated to continue the fight. Next, Imara interviews high school math teacher, Katie Woods, about why she sued the Fl...2024-09-121h 03TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: Trans Family Child SeparationOver the past couple of years, Republicans in Texas and Florida have pursued a devastating new line of attack against trans youth: separating them from their supportive parents. In this episode replay from last spring, Imara discusses the politics and consequences of these family separation efforts with two people working on the frontlines. First, she’s joined by former Texas Child Protective Services employee Morgan Hardee Davis, who shares his harrowing experience of being forced to investigate loving, trans-affirming families, and his decision to resign in protest. Next, Imara talks with the Director of the Transgender Rights Initiative at So...2024-08-2952 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesDNC Roundup with Ali VelshiIt’s the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and Imara has been on the ground in Chicago reporting on this historic event. As Kamala Harris accepts the party’s nomination, Imara takes a close look at what we’ve learned about her campaign this week. She’s joined by Chief Correspondent for MSNBC, Ali Velshi, who breaks down Kamala Harris’ political journey, Donald Trump’s failing attacks on her candidacy, and the impact of Gaza protests on the convention. To catch up on all of our DNC coverage, check out TransLash Media’s political show “The Mess...2024-08-2343 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: Traveling While TransImara takes a look at the joys and complications of travel for the trans community in this fan favorite episode from last summer. First, she’s joined by Nala Touissant, founder of Reuniting of African Descendants (ROAD), who discusses her work facilitating healing and connection between trans and queer people across the African Diaspora, and the magic of cross-border cultural exchange. Then Imara is interviewed by Gender Reveal's Tuck Woodstock, where the two discuss traveling internationally while trans, how to be an ethical tourist, and the benefits of getting away.And make sure to check out Tr...2024-08-1553 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Radical Politics of Christian ZionismWith 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 arou...2024-07-1850 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Rural LifeCities 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 ad...2024-07-041h 01TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: American Problems, Trans SolutionsBlack 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 rece...2024-06-2438 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesRiver Butcher on MasculinityWhat’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 sub...2024-06-2039 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesGender Without BoundariesHappy 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 c...2024-06-0659 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransmasculine FilmmakingTrans people have been making and starring in films for decades. But transmasculine representation hasn’t always been given the attention it deserves. In this episode, Imara dives into the complicated history and exciting future of transmasc filmmaking. First, she’s joined by artist and filmmaker Angelo Madsen Minax to talk about his award-winning documentary “North by Current” and the challenges of telling personal stories. Next, she chats with film critic and researcher Caden Mark Gardner about Lou Sullivan’s relationship to movies, the recent explosion in trans film distribution, and his forthcoming book “Corposes, Fools, and Monsters: The History and...2024-05-2353 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans PowerliftingAs political attacks on trans athletes escalate, trans powerlifters are continuing to push their sport forward. In this episode, Imara talks with two competitive powerlifters who are breaking records and fighting for their right to compete. First, she’s joined by two-time national champion, JayCee Cooper, who outlines her years-long legal battle with USA Powerlifting over her experience of discrimination by the organization. Next she talks with the World’s Strongest Trans Man, Scott Percy, about what that title means to him and how he hopes to inspire other transmasculine people to compete.Make sure to chec...2024-05-0945 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesEnvironmental Justice Through A Trans LensWhat do the struggles for environmental justice and trans liberation have in common? In this Earth Day episode, Imara examines the shared goals and strategies of these two movements. First, she talks with educator and storyteller Vanessa Raditz about the inherent queerness of nature and the philosophy underlying conservative attacks on trans rights and climate action. Next, she’s joined by organizer and artist, Big Wind Carpenter, who shares what they learned while protesting environmental racism at the Dakota Access Pipeline and on the Wind River reservation. Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show...2024-04-251h 02TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBeing Autistic and TransIn celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Imara learns more about the politics and lived experiences of being autistic and trans. She’s joined by influential social psychologist and author of the books “Unmasking Autism” and “Unlearning Shame,” Devon Price. During their wide-ranging conversation, the two dive into the complexity around defining what autism is, how the far right exploits stigma around autism against trans people, and the intricacies of self-diagnosis. Don’t forget to vote for the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones in the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/individual-episodes/interviewtalk-showAnd make su...2024-04-1137 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Youth in OklahomaIn the wake of Nex Benedict’s tragic death, Imara examines the escalating hostility and political attacks on trans kids in Oklahoma. First, she speaks with Oklahoma State Representative Jacob Rosecrants about keeping his trans son out of the spotlight, learning from non-binary state representative Mauree Turner, and what he’s hearing from his conservative colleagues behind closed doors. Next, Imara’s joined by Oklahoma State University researcher and advocate, Amy McGehee, to discuss what families of trans youth are grappling with since Nex Benedict’s death and the importance of creating a sense of safety at home for gender n...2024-03-2853 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Hollywood and the OscarsAs the 2024 awards season comes to a close, Imara reflects on the groundbreaking contributions of trans filmmakers and actors to cinema. First, she sits down with actress Trace Lysette to talk about her role in the critically acclaimed film Monica. Trace explains why self-doubt is a luxury in the entertainment business and how she’s struggled to find work after starring in Monica. Then, Imara is joined by D. Smith, who delves into her pivot from producing music to directing films, the stylistic choices behind her documentary Kokomo City, and what it means to make Black films. M...2024-03-1145 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesElection 2024: Primaries UpdateThe 2024 Presidential Primary season is underway, and Imara talks with two political journalists about the state of U.S. politics. First she’s joined by POLITICO’s Playbook writer and White House Correspondent, Eugene Daniels. He discusses why he refuses to sacrifice his personal style while working in D.C, what he saw in his reporting in South Carolina, and how President Joe Biden’s campaign is thinking about the reelection strategy. Next, Imara is joined by journalist Katelyn Burns to talk through the stakes of this election for trans people, and the declining demand for trans perspectives in journa...2024-02-291h 24TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesChristianity and Black Trans PeopleIn celebration of Black History Month, Imara talks with two religious leaders about their faith, ministeries, and dedication to justice. First, she’s joined by Reverend Louis J. Mitchell, who shares how he found his way back to the church, creates space for the pain caused by Christianity, and continues to grapple with toxic masculinity. Next, Imara chats with Reverend Valerie Spencer about repairing her relationship with God, discovering her calling as an advocate, and finding comfort in religion amidst suffering.Check out the TransLash Guide to Black History Month here.Follow TransLash Me...2024-02-151h 11TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBONUS: Trans Theater During the HolidaysAs theatergoers flock to Broadway during the holiday season, Imara talks with two talented performers about their experiences on and off the stage. First, she chats with actor and singer Justin David Sullivan about their role in the Broadway musical & Juliet as well as their decision to pull out of consideration for the Tony Awards due to its binary gender categories. Next, Imara is joined by artist and advocate Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi, who discusses how she preserves her creative energy, the need for theater to engage with politics, and why it makes sense within the Marvel Cinematic Universe...2023-12-071h 02TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesShop Trans for the Holidays 2023Holiday shopping is the perfect opportunity to support trans makers and business owners. This year, Imara sits down with two entrepreneurs making products by and for our community. First, she’s joined by drag artist and founder of Mintty Makeup, Junior Mintt, who shares how she went from googling “how to start a makeup brand” to selling her products in over 650 JCPenny locations. Next, Imara chats with the founder of Oak & Moon Candles & Care, Mikaela-Giselle Brooks, about her commitment to using the highest quality ingredients in her products and why she wanted to take control of her future as an ent...2023-11-3048 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Capturing The New York TimesDisinformers ultimately want their narratives to filter into trusted sources where they can almost imperceptibly begin to shift public opinion. In this episode, Imara dives into how Christian Nationalists have successfully made The New York Times—arguably the world’s most powerful news organization—into an agent of their views. The fact that they have done so is a degree of success beyond what they could have hoped. And the way that anti-trans ideas have embedded themselves at the paper has wide ranging impacts on trans people as well American democracy overall. Join us as we learned how this happen...2023-07-201h 27TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: A Voice for Anti-Trans, Mass MediaVarious parts of the right wing disinformation machine effectively work in tandem to elevate junk science and platform people spreading anti-trans hate. In this episode, Imara takes a deep dive into the inner workings of this world by following the rise of Abigail Shrier, a woman who rose quickly from obscurity to become a so-called expert spreading the myth of social contagion. We'll explore how she packaged these concepts in ways that was ready made for Christian Nationalist media, especially Fox News. And how they were accompanied by a mainstream appeal that’s had a devastating impact on parents an...2023-07-1353 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Sounds GayImara shares a new podcast that TransLash listeners are sure to love: Sounds Gay.In this mixtape of documentaries, host Sarah Esocoff takes you to rap battles, mosh pits, and songwriting sessions. It explores non-binary identity through emo music and trans history through a lost VHS tape. Sounds Gay tells stories of queer people whose lives have been transformed by music.In this episode, Sarah learns about a videotape made by a trans woman in the 90s called Melanie Speaks. In the tape, Melanie offered tips for trans women looking to change their v...2023-06-2233 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Seduction of Rapid Onset Gender DysphoriaDisinformation must spread in ways that are imperceptible and seemingly organic. Join us for Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine for a deep dive into the massive influence of the fringe blog 4th Wave Now, where parents who are hostile to their trans kids gather to spread conspiracy theories about the origins of gender identity. It’s influenced liberal parents like Jeanne Ogden, who used ideas in the blog to help justify blocking her daughter Cam from receiving the care she needs. Learn how Jeanne and Cam are working to pick up the pieces, after being manipulated by...2023-05-1144 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Detransition Pseudo-Science and Misleading ExamplesDisinformation campaigns need archetypes to advance their propaganda. In Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine Season 2, we see how Christian Nationalists have teamed up with TERFs, and even Dianic Witches, to find people who are “ex-trans” in a hopeless attempt to show that transgender people aren’t real. Join us as we follow Ky Schevers and her journey into the depths of the detransition movement. We will learn how her story was seized upon by pseudo-scientific groups and the harm it caused both to Ky and the community she loves.Subscribe to the Anti-Trans Hate Machine: https...2023-04-2749 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Conversion Therapy: The Disinformation BlueprintEvery day, attacks on trans kids grow louder, and more anti-trans bills keep moving through state legislatures. How did this happen? In Episode 1 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine Season 2, we tell you how lessons learned by Christian Nationalists twenty years ago, in the fight to undermine gay rights by preserving conversion therapy, set the stage for today. Join us as we show how the ability to manufacture pseudoscientific theories and push them out in the mainstream across three decades led to today’s crisis. Subscribe to the Anti-Trans Hate Machine: https://translash.org/antitranshatemachine/ 2023-04-1342 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBlack Trans PodcastsIn our second episode of Black History Month, Imara talks with two podcasters and advocates about the power of Black trans voices. First, she’s joined by Diamond Stylz, host of Marsha’s Plate and founder of Black Transwomen Inc. Diamond shares the story of her fight for freedom of expression at high school prom and in college, and what it took to reclaim her voice with and without support from her family and peers. Next, Imara talks with host of FANTI and What A Day, Tre’vell Anderson about finding their genderqueer identity at an all-male HBCU, diversity in jou...2023-02-231h 02TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBlack, Incarcerated, and TransTo start off Black History Month, Imara takes a look at the state incarceration and abolition for Black trans people in the United States. First she speaks with Ashley Diamond about her experiences fighting for her rights and freedom against the Georgia Department of Corrections. Next, she’s joined by artist, abolitionist, and community organizer Toni-Michelle Williams to talk about her work around criminal justice reform and leadership building for marginalized communities in Atlanta.Read the “TransLash Guide to Black History Month” here. Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Follo...2023-02-0955 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash 2022 RewindImara takes a look back at another year of the TransLash Podcast. She shares highlights from some of the most informative and inspiring episodes of 2022, including her conversation about trans motherhood, mutual aid, monkey pox, online hate and trans sex with Ceyenne Dorshow, Asanni Armon, Sydney Bauer, Ze R, Dr. Asa Radix and Dr. Elle Lett. 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!Ceyenne Doroshow: Instagram (@doroshow)Asanni Armon: T...2022-12-2940 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Preview: Non-Binary EntrepreneurshipImara shares the trailer for Non-Binary Entrepreneurship with Daniela Capistrano, a new podcast coming spring 2023. On this intersectional podcast, DCAP Media founder and TransLash digital strategist Daniela “Dani” Capistrano applies a non-binary lens to startup ecosystems, unpacking the ways that transgender and cisgender founders innovate and collaborate.Sign-up for the Non-Binary Entrepreneurship newsletter to find out when the show drops here: https://nonbinaryentrepreneur.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2502 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Reproductive Justice on the BallotAs TransLash kicks off the second part of “Trans Bodies, Trans Choices,” Imara looks into the state of reproductive justice for our community. First, she talks with journalist Sydney Bauer about anti-trans and reproductive rights issues on the ballot this election. They discuss conservative strategies to overturn abortion access and the promise of a record-breaking number of trans people running for office. Next, Imara is joined by We Testify founder Renee Bracey Sherman who shares her approach to inclusive abortion language, storytelling, and liberation. Check out Trans Bodies, Trans Choices at https://translash.org/transbodiestranschoices/ ...2022-11-0255 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesMonkeypox and the Trans CommunityAs the United States struggles to contain the outbreak of Monkeypox, trans people are once again sidelined in our public health response. Amidst this sea of misinformation and erasure, Imara talks with two experts about the disease’s spread and its impacts on our community. First, she sits down with physician and researcher Dr. Asa Radix to discuss Monkeypox’s origins, symptoms, treatment options, and why the medical system has been so slow to respond. Next, Imara has an eye-opening conversation with statistician-epidemiologist Dr. Elle Lett about the disproportionate impact on Black trans people, the flaws in the public heal...2022-09-081h 01TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: Trans Reality with TS MadisonIn this episode replay from 2021, Imara welcomes TS Madison, the incredible entrepreneur, entertainer, and star of the reality TV series The TS Madison Experience, for a colorful and insightful conversation. Madison opens up about living unapologetically as liberation, the difficulty of sharing so much of her family life, and living out dreams far beyond what she envisioned for herself. Follow our guests 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 s...2022-08-2534 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: Intersex and TransIn this episode replay from 2021, host Imara Jones sits down with the groundbreaking intersex activist Sean Saifa Wall. Saifa, who is Black, intersex and trans discusses how those who are intersex shift our fundamental understanding of gender and the promise that this community holds for all of us. Saifa also delves into the importance of realizing the intersectionality of those who are trans and intersex. He also calls for the trans community to learn more about what it means to be intersex both to better support intersex people and to grow personally in their own trans identity.2022-08-1132 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Mutual AidFrom the work of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera to the Covid-19 pandemic, mutual aid has long been key to trans survival. To find out what trans mutual aid looks like today, Imara speaks with organizers Asanni Armon and Tuck Woodstock. First, Asanni explains how party-based organization For the Gworls is disrupting conventional approaches to fundraising and aid distribution for Black trans people. They discuss how their approach to crowdsourcing and collaborating with traditional non-profits has changed over the years. Next, Imara talks with Tuck Woodstock about the Gender Reveal mutual aid and grant program. They highlight the...2022-07-2853 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Soul Music: Shea DiamondImara discusses the liberatory power of music with singer, songwriter, and activist Shea Diamond. They trace her journey of creative self-expression from childhood through Shea’s experience of incarceration, including the origins of her hit anthems “I Am Her” and “I Am America.” She also highlights the judgment and tokenism that Black trans artists face in the music industry and shares her determination to claim ownership over this country in spite of overwhelming violence and erasure.Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Twitter (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)2022-07-1431 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesALOKImara dives deep with internationally acclaimed author, speaker, poet, and comedian Alok Vaid-Menon. In this interview, Imara and Alok discuss the politicization of gender nonconformity, legibility and pride, and the divinity of trans life. Alok explains how they use comedy to cultivate joy and subvert cultural fears, and even shares a sneak peak from their current tour. Finally, Alok opens up about the recent death of their aunt and LGBTQ rights activist Urvashi Vaid, and their commitment to carrying on her legacy by supporting the next generation of trans youth.Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on...2022-06-3047 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBONUS: Audio Pride ParadeWelcome to the Acast Audio Pride Parade! On this stop, Imara reflects on the violence of erasure she experienced growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, and reminisces about her pre-covid Pride traditions. You can follow the Audio Pride Parade to the next stop on the Vulgaire podcast in Saint Brieuc, France on June 27.Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Twitter (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is...2022-06-2604 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBONUS: Abortion Rights Are Trans RightsIn the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones is republishing an episode about the importance of reproductive justice, including body autonomy, trans affirming medical care, and abortion access for trans people. Imara sits down with Adaku Utah, National Organizer with the National Network of National Abortion Access Funds and Jack Qu’emi Gutierrez whose story is featured in our Trans Bodies, Trans Choices, Trans Month of Visibility film series. And for trans joy we speak with JB from Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings.You can connect with us on so...2022-06-2545 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesL Morgan Lee Makes Tony History in A Strange LoopImara is joined by L Morgan Lee, the first openly trans person to be nominated for a Tony Award. In their conversation, L Morgan reflects on how her groundbreaking role in A Strange Loop allowed her to more fully explore her own womanhood. She and Imara discuss the nuances of gender dysphoria, L Morgan’s path to acting, and her experiences of storytelling as a process of self-discovery. In an emotional conclusion, L Morgan opens up about what it’s like to have her childhood fantasy of sitting front row at an awards show come true. Follo...2022-06-1633 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesSummer of Trans SexThere are few things more policed in life than sex and sexuality. For lots of trans folks, learning to embrace themselves as sexual beings is a journey all its own. But it can also be healing and affirming. In this pursuit of pleasure and liberation, many trans folks embrace kink, and that’s something we wanted to explore on the show this week. So we invited BDSM educator and sex worker advocate Ze R to talk about kink, gender, and what it looks like to embrace your kinky side as a trans person.Follow TransLash Media @tr...2022-05-1936 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Mother's DayThe word “mother” hits differently for trans folks. Traditional notions of motherhood are very in racialized and heterosexual norms. But what does motherhood look like when you’re trans and what does being mothered look like when you’re trans? To explore these questions and more, we spoke to the woman GQ magazine called a godmother of the Black Trans Lives Matter Movement, Ceyenne Doroshow.We also get some trans joy from from Ngozi Nnaji, the mother of trans track star and trailblazer Andraya Yearwood.You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLas...2022-05-0532 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesJanelle MonáeImara has an eye opening conversation with the one and only Janelle Monaé, an 8-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and one of the most celebrated voices of our time. In the interview, Janelle opens up about the challenges of exploring her queerness in the public eye, how she learned she didn’t need to prove herself to anyone, and her brand new book, The Memory Librarian. Imara and Janelle also talk about the necessity to break free from our past in order to create the future we all want; moving beyond conventional ideas of sexual orientation and gender ident...2022-04-2117 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Athletes Speak OutRecently, swimmer Lia Thomas made history when she became the first known transgender athlete to win a division I National championship in any sport. Predictably, the blowback has been intense. With so much conversation again focused on trans athletes, we wanted to bring you an episode we did last year that features two groundbreaking trans athletes telling their own stories.First CeCé Telfer, the first openly trans woman to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association title, joins Imara to discuss her historic win, how the attacks on trans girls in sports is rooted in anti-Black racism, a...2022-04-0737 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Bodies, Trans ChoicesAs a critical Supreme Court ruling on abortion looms, this TransLash episode focuses on the importance of reproductive justice, including body autonomy, trans affirming medical care, and abortion access for trans people. Imara sits down with Adaku Utah, National Organizer with the National Network of National Abortion Access Funds and Jack Qu’emi Gutierrez whose story is featured in our Trans Bodies, Trans Choices, Trans Month of Visibility film series. And for trans joy we speak with JB from Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings.You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLash Media @tr...2022-03-2442 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Anti-Trans Hate Machine Rolls OnThe attacks on trans people all over the country have ramped up again this year. This week, Imara delves back into the Anti Trans Hate Machine to bring you up to speed on the latest. First we talk with Lizette Trujillo, a mother fighting for her trans son in Arizona. She tells us how these bills have hurt her family, her son, and her community,Next we talk to Vivian Topping, Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement at Equality Federation. She shares with us her deep and unique understanding of the challenges we’re...2022-03-1042 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesA New Black Trans Civil Rights AgendaWe often use words and phrases like freedom, liberation, and civil rights in the advocacy work that we do. These themes are at the core of almost all the conversations we have on the podcast. This week Imara has illuminating conversations with two Black trans visionaries. Our first guest, Qween Jean, is the founder of Black Trans Liberation. She’s an activist and artist who’s critical work centers Black trans people in the fight for racial equity.Then Imara talks to Kayla Gore, the co-founder of My Sistah’s House, a fully fledge...2022-02-2445 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesT4T: Trans LoveWe’re coming up on Valentine’s Day. This can be a difficult time for trans people, because the love our culture celebrates on that day so rarely reflects us. So this week the TransLash Podcast invites two incredible guests to talk about the power and the freedom to be found in T4T (Trans For Trans) love, sex, and relationships.First Imara talks to artist, producer and trans woman Zackary Drucker. In 2016, she coauthored a book with her ex partner Rhys Ernst called Relationship. It’s a deeply intimate look at two trans lives undergoing radica...2022-02-1046 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Biden Presidency One Year LaterIn this first episode of 2022, Imara looks back on the first year of what the Biden Presidency has meant at the national level for trans and queer communities, especially those at the intersections of race and immigrant status, with groundbreaking journalist Farai Chideya. For a different perspective of what it’s like politically at the state level, we hear from Oklahoma Representative, Mauree Turner.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_)...2022-01-2741 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTaking Care Of Yourself During The HolidaysThe Holidays can be a tough time for trans people which is why taking care of ourselves is so important this time of the year. In this last episode before the New Year, Imara sits down to talk with Chase Strangio about the ways in which trans people are leading with love through the Trans Santa, mutual-aid fund for trans youth. And with Emanuel Brown, Executive Director of the Acorn Center for Restoration and Freedom about ways that we can ground ourselves against a backdrop of pain and loss. You can connect with us on social...2021-12-2344 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesHealthcare Open Season for Trans PeopleIn this week’s episode, as healthcare open season starts across America, Imara Jones engages in conversations on new, emerging options for the trans and queer community with the Co-Founder of the gender-affirming telehealth startup Plume, Dr. Jerrica Kirkley and the CEO of Transhealth Northampton, Dallas Ducar. They talk about the missions of both companies, their lives as trans physicians, and explain the benefits--as well as challenges-- that could come from using programs like Plume and Transhealth Northampton.You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Ins...2021-12-0940 minTransLash Podcast with Imara JonesReplay: Native Americans and Trans RightsIn this Native American History Month replay special from 2020, Imara discusses with Deb Haaland, now Secretary of the Interior and former Congresswoman, how her Navajo heritage inspires her to fight for trans rights. Geo Neptune, the first out Two-Spirit, non-binary and trans elected official in Maine, also discusses the importance of teaching indigenous culture in schools.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 o...2021-11-2539 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Gender RevealThis week, Imara shares another podcast TransLash listeners are sure to love: Gender Reveal.In the Season 6 premiere, we speak with Imara Jones (she/her), founder of TransLash Media and host of the TransLash Podcast.Topics include:Why trans rights are the secret to defeating patriarchyHow to be a better ally to Black trans peopleWhy trans folks are essential leaders for building better futuresThe saga of Imara’s open letter to BETPlus: we're angry about needing to be an...2021-06-141h 01
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: TranscriptsThis week, Imara shares another podcast TransLash listeners are sure to love: Transcripts.All over the South, trans people are fighting to make their homes welcome for all. Even when finding home, or even finding a place to stay, hasn’t always been easy. Plus, there's a new interview with Kayla Gore, Co-Founder of the Memphis-based organization My Sistah's House.With Aurora Higgs (Richmond, VA), Jay Corprew (Virginia Beach, VA), Toni-Michelle Williams (Atlanta, GA), Kya Concepcion (Marietta, GA), and Mariah Moore (New Orleans, LA).Subscribe to Transcripts wherever you listen to...2021-05-2040 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBlack Trans History and FuturesFor Black History Month, Imara brings us an episode focused on honoring Black, trans histories and understanding how they can help us envision and build toward bright Black, trans futures. She’s joined by the incredible artist, filmmaker, and scholar Tourmaline, whose passion for understanding trans histories is the singular reason the world knows so much about Marsha P. Johnson. Tourmaline discusses how understanding and reimagining the lives of trans people from the past fuels her creativity, the importance of freedom dreaming, and how engaging with Black trans histories can help us find ease in the present while allowing us...2021-02-2539 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans LoveIn this Valentine’s Day episode, Imara brings us an entire episode celebrating trans love. First, she sits down with Precious Brady-Davis, who appeared on the TLC special 'My Pregnant Husband' to open about what having a child taught her about love, learning to feel worthy of care and the origin story between her and her husband Miles.Then Imara talks to Max Slack, head of Global Partnerships for the dating and social app HER, about finding love online while trans and what HER is doing to make that platform actively trans affirming. ...2021-02-1145 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: Gender RevealThis week, Imara shares another podcast TransLash listeners are sure to love: Gender Reveal.In this episode, host Tuck Woodstock speaks with author and community worker Kai Cheng Thom (she/her) in our longest episode ever. Topics include:The harm of problematic/pure and perpetrator/victim binariesThe evolution of “femme” and “transsexual”The future of trans kids and class solidarityLosing faith, but not hope, in community justicePlus: Spicy trans memoir takes, Kai Cheng’s secret Goop life, and being the only masters-credentialed trans woman therapist in CanadaSubscribe to Gender reveal wherever y...2021-02-041h 01
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Inauguration and Trans RightsIn this episode, Imara delves into what the new Biden-Harris administration means for trans people. Political analyst Danielle Moodie, who hosts the talk show WokeAf Daily and the podcast democracy-ish, joins to help us process recent events and understand what to expect from a Biden-Harris administration. We’re also joined by Sarah McBride, the first openly trans state senator in US history, to discuss her historic win, the Biden administration, and what we can expect from her political career. Trans Joy: Micah Domingo, who led the effort at Callen Lorde Community Health Center to create an onl...2021-01-2144 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesLooking Back at 2020This week on the TransLash Podcast, we go back and bring you the best segments from our first year with this lookback. As always, we start with a moment of trans joy, hearing Tyler Rodriguez’s palpable glee that comes from helping other trans people feel more comfortable in their bodies through a binder exchange program. Then, Debi Jackson, a former conservative Southern Baptist turned trans rights advocate, joins Imara to take a peek into the mentality of the Christian Right to learn how we might get them in our side. Plus, we hear from, Isa Noyola, deputy Director of...2020-12-2448 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesShop Trans for the HolidaysImara helps you find your last minute holiday gifts by highlighting trans and non-binary owned businesses to support! She’s joined by Al Sandimirova, a refugee who founded the gender and size inclusive fine jewelry company Automic Gold. Imara also highlights ProjectQ, a non-profit organization giving free haircuts and other support to homeless and housing insecure LGBTQ youth, by learning about their hair products and important work through conversation with Executive Director Madin Ray Lopez.You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Fo...2020-12-1733 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesMauree Turner Makes HistoryThis 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 ou...2020-12-0328 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransLash Presents: QueersplainingThis week, Translash shares another podcast we think you’ll enjoy. Every week on Queersplaining, Callie Wright tells a story from their own life or the lives of other queer and trans people. The show explores friendship, family, mental health, pain and maybe most importantly trans joy. You can learn more at https://www.queersplaining.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-2631 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesNative Americans and Trans RightsImara unpacks the latest in the 2020 election with Congresswoman Deb Haaland. Plus, she sits down with Geo Neptune, the first out Two-Spirit, non-binary and trans elected official in Maine to discuss the importance of teaching indigenous culture in schools.Imara also speaks out against the epidemic of anti-trans violence and shares the story of Layleen Polanco to commemorate the upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20th). We hear about the care and healing Layleen brought to the world from her sister, Melania Brown. You can connect with us on social media!F...2020-11-1245 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesUnpacking the ElectionImara Jones sorts through what the election results mean with trans journalist and freelance political reporter Katelyn Burns to talk about what it all means and where it’s all going. 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_) Keep up with Katelyn on social media:Twitter: @transscribeInstagram: @katelynburnswritesThe TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones is produced by TransLash Media by Futu...2020-11-0526 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Politics 2020With the Presidential Election closing in on us, we approach looking towards politics through a lens of hope with Samantha Allen, journalist and author of Real Queer America, and discuss trans resistance in red states. Then, we are joined by Honey Mahogany, the first Black, out trans elected official in California about pushing for meaningful change on a local level. Trans Joy: Sarah McBride, who is currently running the State Senate race in Delaware, joins us to talk about the pressing need for change. Subscribe to our podcast at translash.org/podcast...2020-10-2936 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe Religious Right and Trans HealthcareWith Debi Jackson, a former conservative Southern Baptist turned trans rights advocate, we take a peek into the mentality of the Christian Right to learn why this powerful voting block is anti-trans. Then we explore changes coming to global trans healthcare standards with Dr. Asa Radix, who’s helping develop them through the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). Imara also takes a moment to honor the life and legacy of Monica Roberts, a pioneering trans journalist, who passed earlier this month. You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLash Media @tra...2020-10-1538 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesThe First Debate and Star TrekWe process the first presidential debate with the help of Jamilah King, host of The Mother Jones Podcast. And the debut of Ian Alexander on Star Trek; named Gray, in the Star Trek franchise. He joins Imara to discuss his new groundbreaking role in Star Trek: Discovery, what trans actors bring to the screen, and how to make television more inclusive. The new season of Star Trek, which introduces Gray and a non-binary character named Adira, premieres October 15th. Trans Joy: Tyler Rodriguez, the Donation Program Director for Point of Pride, talks to us about the jo...2020-10-0143 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesImmigration, Detention and Trans RightsIn this episode, Imara has important conversations about the intersection of immigration and trans experiences. Maria Hinojosa, founder of The Futuro Media Group and co-host of In The Thick, discusses her new book, the importance of diverse voices in journalism, and how the arrest of an undocumented trans woman highlighted some of the earliest abuses of power from the Trump administration. Transform: Isa Noyola, deputy Director of an organization centering Latinx people in social justice movements called Mijente, discusses her work around abolishing systems that oppress trans immigrant communities of color. This segment contains details of t...2020-09-1739 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTransphobia, White Fear and ElectionsTransLash Podcast host Imara Jones talks with Kai Wright, who hosts WNYC’s The United States of Anxiety, about the links between transphobia, the history of fear in America and the 2020 elections. Plus, Marquise Vilson, a Black-trans actor and activist, opens up about the importance of transmasculine representation and using his platform to combat violence against trans women of color in our Transform segment highlighting incredible work from change-makers in our communities.For a moment of trans joy, Imara commemorates what would’ve been the 75th birthday of the legendary Stonewall activist Marsha P. Jo...2020-09-0332 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesBiden-Harris and Trans VotesIn the premiere episode of the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones, Imara discusses the Democratic National Convention and what the presidential ticket means for trans people with Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins, the first Black trans person elected to office in the United States. They also talk about the George Floyd uprisings around racial justice and police brutality, and whether the Democratic Party is listening. Transform: Imara talks to Ana Arriola, General Manager and Partner at Microsoft, about artificial intelligence and the potential of radically inclusive tech.Trans Joy: Imara shares a...2020-08-2033 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesIntroducing the TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesWith 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. The TransLash Podcast drops August 20, 2020.Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts: translash.org/podcastThe TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones is produced by TransLash Media by Futuro Studios. TransLash team: Imara Jones, Ruby Fludzinski, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Montana Thomas, and Yannick Eike Mirko.Futuro Studios team: Nicole Rothwell, Jess Alvarenga, Stephanie Lebow, a...2020-08-1200 min