TransLash Podcast, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for August 2022. “But the truth is that our lives are defined by so much more beyond hate. In almost every area of society, trans people are innovating, creating new futures and thriving--and this is the story I want to tell.”Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all.Each episode also starts with a segment that highlights a moment of joy to add a bit of levity to some of the heavier topics she covers. “We showcase the fundamental hope and joy which propels our community forward,” she says. “If you care about and want to understand trans people at this moment, we have evolved into essential listening both for our community and those outside of it.”With anti-trans violence and political backlash at all-time highs, award-winning journalist Imara Jones hosts the TransLash podcast, where trans people and allies talk back about what matters most and discuss how to create a fairer world for all.Produced by TransLash Media.Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records.Learn more: www.translash.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information." /> TransLash Podcast, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for August 2022. “But the truth is that our lives are defined by so much more beyond hate. In almost every area of society, trans people are innovating, creating new futures and thriving--and this is the story I want to tell.”Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all.Each episode also starts with a segment that highlights a moment of joy to add a bit of levity to some of the heavier topics she covers. “We showcase the fundamental hope and joy which propels our community forward,” she says. “If you care about and want to understand trans people at this moment, we have evolved into essential listening both for our community and those outside of it.”With anti-trans violence and political backlash at all-time highs, award-winning journalist Imara Jones hosts the TransLash podcast, where trans people and allies talk back about what matters most and discuss how to create a fairer world for all.Produced by TransLash Media.Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records.Learn more: www.translash.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."> TransLash Podcast, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for August 2022. “But the truth is that our lives are defined by so much more beyond hate. In almost every area of society, trans people are innovating, creating new futures and thriving--and this is the story I want to tell.”Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all.Each episode also starts with a segment that highlights a moment of joy to add a bit of levity to some of the heavier topics she covers. “We showcase the fundamental hope and joy which propels our community forward,” she says. “If you care about and want to understand trans people at this moment, we have evolved into essential listening both for our community and those outside of it.”With anti-trans violence and political backlash at all-time highs, award-winning journalist Imara Jones hosts the TransLash podcast, where trans people and allies talk back about what matters most and discuss how to create a fairer world for all.Produced by TransLash Media.Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records.Learn more: www.translash.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.">
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Replay: A New Black Trans Civil Rights Agenda

As the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive.... more

19 Dec 2024 · 43 minutes
Hormones and IDs: Preparing for Trump 2.0

Trump has promised to target trans rights on his first day back in office. While it remains to be seen... more

12 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
Skrmetti: Trans Healthcare at SCOTUS

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the landmark case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, which takes up the question of gender... more

05 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Processing Kamala’s Loss with Jamilah King

What can Kamala Harris’ defeat tell us about American attitudes towards Black women and other marginalized genders? This week, Imara... more

21 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
U.S. v. Skrmetti with Chase Strangio

The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that will fundamentally reshape gender affirming... more

14 Nov 2024 · 40 minutes
Unpacking the Republican Victory

In the wake of Trump’s stunning victory, Imara grapples with the stakes of this outcome for trans people across the... more

07 Nov 2024 · 40 minutes
The Final Days of the Campaign

In the last few days of the 2024 presidential campaign, Imara breaks down the ways that trans issues have taken... more

31 Oct 2024 · 40 minutes
TransLash Presents: No Such Thing As A Lone Wolf

In Episode 3 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and... more

27 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
TransLash Presents: Patriot Front and the Rise of Localized Anti-LGBTQ Violence

In Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and... more

26 Oct 2024 · 47 minutes
TransLash Presents: The Proud Boys’ Anti-Trans Playbook to End Democracy

In Episode 1 of a new season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, discover how far-right militias have shifted their focus... more

25 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
The State of the Race with Eugene Daniels

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Imara breaks down the latest election news with White House Correspondent and... more

24 Oct 2024 · 44 minutes
Sarah McBride Runs for Congress

Sarah McBride broke barriers when she became the first openly trans state senator in the country in 2021. Now, she’s... more

17 Oct 2024 · 41 minutes
Project 2025 and Trans People

Project 2025 has become a surprising focal point of the U.S. presidential race. But who exactly is behind it, and... more

10 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Gaza and the 2024 Elections

As we near the one year anniversary of October 7th, Imara reflects on how the war in Gaza has impacted... more

03 Oct 2024 · 57 minutes
Introducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: Paramilitary Groups Stoke Political Violence

In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of... more

01 Oct 2024 · 3 minutes
Mental Health and the 2024 Elections

As the countdown to Election Day continues, the stress and uncertainty of U.S. politics can impact our wellbeing in some... more

26 Sep 2024 · 50 minutes
Trans People Fighting Back

As attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than... more

12 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Replay: Trans Family Child Separation

Over the past couple of years, Republicans in Texas and Florida have pursued a devastating new line of attack against... more

29 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
DNC Roundup with Ali Velshi

It’s the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and Imara has been on the ground in Chicago reporting on... more

22 Aug 2024 · 43 minutes
Unpacking the DNC: Day 1

After an unprecedented shake up in the presidential race, the Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago.To kick off TransLash... more

19 Aug 2024 · 19 minutes
Replay: Traveling While Trans

Imara takes a look at the joys and complications of travel for the trans community in this fan favorite episode... more

15 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
How to Vote as a Trans Person

The 2024 elections are only three months away, and turning up at the polls is critical. But the complex landscape... more

01 Aug 2024 · 44 minutes
The Radical Politics of Christian Zionism

With the Republican National Convention underway, Imara takes a closer look at the rise of Christian Zionist ideas within the... more

18 Jul 2024 · 50 minutes
Trans Rural Life

Cities are often seen as the epicenter of trans culture and activism. But there are trans people living in rural... more

04 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
TransLash Presents: American Problems, Trans Solutions

Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. But those closest to the nation’s most pressing problems are... more

24 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
River Butcher on Masculinity

What’s so funny about masculinity? This week, Imara talks with actor, writer, and stand up comedian River Butcher about the... more

20 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Gender Without Boundaries

Happy Pride Month! This week, Imara celebrates the process of gender exploration beyond rigid binaries and limitations. First, she’s joined... more

06 Jun 2024 · 59 minutes
TransLash Presents: Bad Queers

To kickoff off Pride Month, Imara shares her recent conversations about everything love and relationships on the podcast Bad Queers.... more

01 Jun 2024 · 56 minutes
Transmasculine Filmmaking

Trans people have been making and starring in films for decades. But transmasculine representation hasn’t always been given the attention... more

23 May 2024 · 53 minutes
Trans Powerlifting

As political attacks on trans athletes escalate, trans powerlifters are continuing to push their sport forward. In this episode, Imara... more

09 May 2024 · 45 minutes
Environmental Justice Through A Trans Lens

What do the struggles for environmental justice and trans liberation have in common? In this Earth Day episode, Imara examines... more

25 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Being Autistic and Trans

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Imara learns more about the politics and lived experiences of being autistic and trans.... more

11 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
Trans Youth in Oklahoma

In the wake of Nex Benedict’s tragic death, Imara examines the escalating hostility and political attacks on trans kids in... more

28 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
Trans Hollywood and the Oscars

As the 2024 awards season comes to a close, Imara reflects on the groundbreaking contributions of trans filmmakers and actors... more

11 Mar 2024 · 45 minutes
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.... more

06 Mar 2024 · 2 minutes
Election 2024: Primaries Update

The 2024 Presidential Primary season is underway, and Imara talks with two political journalists about the state of U.S. politics.... more

29 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Christianity and Black Trans People

In celebration of Black History Month, Imara talks with two religious leaders about their faith, ministeries, and dedication to justice.... more

15 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Trans Fashion Photography

With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, Imara takes a look at the power of photography as a... more

01 Feb 2024 · 51 minutes
Trans Filmmakers at Sundance: The Stroll

As the 2024 Sundance Film Festival kicks off, Imara is joined by the creators of last year’s award-winning documentary, The... more

18 Jan 2024 · 59 minutes
Replay: Happy Trans Holidays

Imara celebrates the holidays with trans hope and cheer in this episode replay from 2022. First, she talks with designer... more

24 Dec 2023 · 46 minutes
Trans Voices on Gaza

As the war in Gaza continues, Imara talks to trans people with valuable perspectives and knowledge from lived experience. First,... more

14 Dec 2023 · 1 hour,
BONUS: Trans Theater During the Holidays

As theatergoers flock to Broadway during the holiday season, Imara talks with two talented performers about their experiences on and... more

07 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Shop Trans for the Holidays 2023

Holiday shopping is the perfect opportunity to support trans makers and business owners. This year, Imara sits down with two... more

30 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
Trans Indigenous Month

Imara honors Native American Heritage Month by joining in conversation with two indigenous changemakers about their identities, cultures, and advocacy.... more

16 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Raquel Willis’ Risk to Bloom

Imara chats with award-winning activist, author, and media strategist Raquel Willis about her new memoir The Risk It Takes to... more

02 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
Talking Trans History with Trans Scholars

As we continue to celebrate LGBT History Month, Imara is joined by two leading trans scholars to discuss our community’s... more

19 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
The Legendary Miss Major

To celebrate the beginning of LGBT History Month, Imara is joined by legendary trans activist and Stonewall veteran Miss Major.... more

05 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
Being Fat and Trans

Like transness, fatness is politicized and stigmatized in nearly every part of our culture. So how do fat trans people... more

21 Sep 2023 · 48 minutes
Trans Fashion Week

As models and designers flock to New York Fashion Week, Imara takes a look at the world of trans fashion.... more

07 Sep 2023 · 45 minutes
Replay: Trans Mutual Aid

From the work of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera to the Covid-19 pandemic, mutual aid has long been key... more

24 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes
Replay: Summer of Trans Sex

There are few things more policed in life than sex and sexuality. For lots of trans folks, learning to embrace... more

10 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
Traveling While Trans

It’s time for summer vacation! Imara takes a look at the joys and complications of travel for the trans community.... more

27 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
TransLash Presents: Capturing The New York Times

Disinformers ultimately want their narratives to filter into trusted sources where they can almost imperceptibly begin to shift public opinion.... more

20 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
TransLash Presents: A Voice for Anti-Trans, Mass Media

Various parts of the right wing disinformation machine effectively work in tandem to elevate junk science and platform people spreading... more

13 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
What's Going On in Texas?

Texas legislators introduced over 50 anti-trans bills during the 2023 session and will soon become the largest state to ban... more

29 Jun 2023 · 52 minutes
TransLash Presents: Sounds Gay

Imara shares a new podcast that TransLash listeners are sure to love: Sounds Gay.In this mixtape of documentaries, host Sarah... more

22 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
Black Trans Femme Artistic Legacies

Imara celebrates the release of Artistic Legacies, a three-part docuseries featuring the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) Collective.... more

15 Jun 2023 · 51 minutes
Horse Barbie: A Conversation with Geena Rocero

Imara is joined by the model and author of Horse Barbie: A Memoir, Geena Rocero. They discuss Geena’s childhood and... more

01 Jun 2023 · 46 minutes
Trans Athletes and Title IX

The Biden Administration has proposed a change to Title IX that would prohibit schools from categorically banning trans students from... more

18 May 2023 · 41 minutes
TransLash Presents: Seduction of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria

Disinformation must spread in ways that are imperceptible and seemingly organic. Join us for Episode 3 of Season 2 of... more

11 May 2023 · 44 minutes
AAPI and Trans

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Imara sits down with two leading AAPI trans community organizers.... more

04 May 2023 · 54 minutes
TransLash Presents: Detransition Pseudo-Science and Misleading Examples

Disinformation campaigns need archetypes to advance their propaganda. In Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine Season 2, we see... more

27 Apr 2023 · 49 minutes
Trans Family Child Separation

Republicans in Texas and Florida are pursuing a devastating new line of attack against trans youth: separating them from their... more

20 Apr 2023 · 52 minutes
TransLash Presents: Conversion Therapy: The Disinformation Blueprint

Every day, attacks on trans kids grow louder, and more anti-trans bills keep moving through state legislatures. How did this... more

13 Apr 2023 · 42 minutes
Trans Bill of Rights

As legislative attacks on the trans community continue across the United States, the Transgender Bill of Rights offers one path... more

06 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Trans Day of Visibility

As we look towards Trans Day of Visibility 2023, Imara examines the good and the bad of increasing trans visibility... more

23 Mar 2023 · 55 minutes
The Ukraine War and Queer Rights

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second year, Imara highlights the role of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and violence in... more

09 Mar 2023 · 29 minutes
Coming Soon: Season 2 of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine

Day by day, the attacks on trans kids grow louder, and more anti-trans bills keep moving through state legislatures. In... more

06 Mar 2023 · 3 minutes
Black Trans Podcasts

In our second episode of Black History Month, Imara talks with two podcasters and advocates about the power of Black... more

23 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Black, Incarcerated, and Trans

To start off Black History Month, Imara takes a look at the state incarceration and abolition for Black trans people... more

09 Feb 2023 · 55 minutes
Trans Politics 2023

Imara examines trans political representation and policy on the state and local level. First she talks to Montana State Representative... more

26 Jan 2023 · 46 minutes
MLK Day Replay: A New Black Trans Civil Rights Agenda

In this episode replay from 2022, Imara discusses how the idea of Black civil rights has been reduced to the... more

16 Jan 2023 · 45 minutes
TransLash 2022 Rewind

Imara takes a look back at another year of the TransLash Podcast. She shares highlights from some of the most... more

29 Dec 2022 · 40 minutes
TransLash Preview: Non-Binary Entrepreneurship

Imara shares the trailer for Non-Binary Entrepreneurship with Daniela Capistrano, a new podcast coming spring 2023. On this intersectional podcast,... more

25 Dec 2022 · 2 minutes
Happy Trans Holidays

We’re celebrating the holidays with trans hope and cheer! First, Imara talks with designer and entrepreneur Mars Wright about his... more

15 Dec 2022 · 48 minutes
Trans World AIDS Day

 This World AIDS Day, Imara reflects on the millions of lives lost to HIV-related illness and the ongoing fight against... more

01 Dec 2022 · 55 minutes
Unpacking the 2022 Election

As the dust settles on the 2022 midterm elections, Imara takes a closer look at what the results mean for... more

17 Nov 2022 · 30 minutes
BONUS: Trans Abortion Doula

In this bonus episode, Imara is joined by North Carolina-based abortion doula and community organizer, Ash Williams. Ash shares his... more

10 Nov 2022 · 22 minutes
Trans Reproductive Justice on the Ballot

As TransLash kicks off the second part of “Trans Bodies, Trans Choices,” Imara looks into the state of reproductive justice... more

02 Nov 2022 · 55 minutes
Angelica Ross on Broadway

Imara is joined by actress and advocate Angelica Ross to discuss her groundbreaking role in Chicago the Musical. They chat... more

20 Oct 2022 · 38 minutes
Trans Sci-Fi, Cosplay, & Comics

As New York Comic Con begins, Imara celebrates trans nerd culture. First she’s talks with Blu del Barrio about playing... more

06 Oct 2022 · 47 minutes
Cybersecurity for Trans People

Online harassment against trans people is becoming increasingly violent and sophisticated. In the wake of the stalking and doxxing of... more

22 Sep 2022 · 50 minutes
Monkeypox and the Trans Community

As the United States struggles to contain the outbreak of Monkeypox, trans people are once again sidelined in our public... more

08 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Replay: Trans Reality with TS Madison

In this episode replay from 2021, Imara welcomes TS Madison, the incredible entrepreneur, entertainer, and star of the reality TV... more

25 Aug 2022 · 34 minutes
Black Girl Nerds: House of the Dragon

We're sharing a very special episode of the Black Girls Nerds podcast where Imara sits down host Jamie Broadnax to... more

19 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Replay: Intersex and Trans

In this episode replay from 2021, host Imara Jones sits down with the groundbreaking intersex activist Sean Saifa Wall. Saifa,... more

11 Aug 2022 · 32 minutes
Trans Mutual Aid

From the work of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera to the Covid-19 pandemic, mutual aid has long been key... more

28 Jul 2022 · 53 minutes
Trans Soul Music: Shea Diamond

Imara discusses the liberatory power of music with singer, songwriter, and activist Shea Diamond. They trace her journey of creative... more

14 Jul 2022 · 31 minutes
ALOK

Imara dives deep with internationally acclaimed author, speaker, poet, and comedian Alok Vaid-Menon. In this interview, Imara and Alok discuss... more

30 Jun 2022 · 47 minutes
BONUS: Audio Pride Parade

Welcome to the Acast Audio Pride Parade! On this stop, Imara reflects on the violence of erasure she experienced growing... more

26 Jun 2022 · 4 minutes
BONUS: Abortion Rights Are Trans Rights

In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones is republishing an... more

25 Jun 2022 · 45 minutes
L Morgan Lee Makes Tony History in A Strange Loop

Imara is joined by L Morgan Lee, the first openly trans person to be nominated for a Tony Award. In... more

16 Jun 2022 · 33 minutes
The Uvalde Shooting Leads to Online Trans Hate

Hours after the tragic Uvalde Shooting, dangerous rumors began to circulate online that the shooter, Salvador Ramos, was transgender. ... more

02 Jun 2022 · 29 minutes
Summer of Trans Sex

There are few things more policed in life than sex and sexuality. For lots of trans folks, learning to embrace... more

19 May 2022 · 36 minutes
Trans Mother's Day

The word “mother” hits differently for trans folks. Traditional notions of motherhood are very in racialized and heterosexual norms. But... more

05 May 2022 · 32 minutes
Janelle Monáe

Imara has an eye opening conversation with the one and only Janelle Monaé, an 8-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actor,... more

21 Apr 2022 · 17 minutes
Trans Athletes Speak Out

Recently, swimmer Lia Thomas made history when she became the first known transgender athlete to win a division I National... more

07 Apr 2022 · 37 minutes
Trans Bodies, Trans Choices

As a critical Supreme Court ruling on abortion looms, this TransLash episode focuses on the importance of reproductive justice, including... more

24 Mar 2022 · 42 minutes
The Anti-Trans Hate Machine Rolls On

The attacks on trans people all over the country have ramped up again this year. This week, Imara delves back... more

10 Mar 2022 · 42 minutes
A New Black Trans Civil Rights Agenda

We often use words and phrases like freedom, liberation, and civil rights in the advocacy work that we do. These... more

24 Feb 2022 · 45 minutes
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The word “mother” hits differently for trans folks. Traditional notions of motherhood are very in racialized and heterosexual norms. But what does... more