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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today’s political landscape is an absolute dumpster fire, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn and laugh through the mess.... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We’re coming up on Valentine’s Day. This can be a difficult time for trans people, because the love our culture... more

In this first episode of 2022, Imara looks back on the first year of what the Biden Presidency has meant... more