TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Episodes
Trans Misogyny and the Future of Feminism
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
March is Women’s History Month, and trans women have made extensive contributions to the field of feminist thought. With women’s and trans rights ...
Blue States Retreat on Trans Youth Health Care
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of 2026, a string of hospital networks in blue states that legally mandate gender affirming care for trans youth have abruptly ended t...
Trans People Train for Self Defense
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Martial arts to gun clubs, trans people are taking their personal safety into their own hands. This week, Imara is joined by two guests to help t...
Anti-ICE Protest Safety for Trans People
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The deadly immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, where local communities put themselves on the frontline to resist what amounts to an occup...
Pauli Murray is Black History
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Black History Month! This week Imara gives some extra love to a queer trailblazer that not too many are familiar with – Pauli Murray – a gen...
Celebrating Trans Love
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we’re bringing back some conversations from the archives about trans love. Imara chats with Wilson and Miss B Haven of Nor...
Where Does Gender Identity Fit in American Football
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Bowl (or should we say the Bad Bunny halftime show, featuring football) is coming up this weekend. While there aren’t any openly tran...
Shea Couleé Embraces Drag, DJing, and Beyond
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re teeing up Black history month with a special interview and feel-good conversation with drag star extraordinaire Shea Couleé. In this week’s...
The Future of Trans Sports with Chris Mosier
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The issue of trans participation in sports continues to be a major political talking point on the right. Congress has pending legislation that would r...
SCOTUS Hears Trans Sports Arguments
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court heard two landmark cases this week, Hecox v. Little and West Virginia v. BPJ. These two cases are bundled together to decide the sam...
Anti-Trans Sports Bans Head to SCOTUS with Chase Strangio
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in two pivotal cases about whether the government can discriminate against trans women and girls in at...
Replay: Trans Rest and Wellness
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amid relentless political attacks, rest is not a luxury for trans people—it’s a necessary act of survival. In this episode, Imara explores how our...
Replay: Trans Comedy as Resistance
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laughter 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. Fir...
Identity Politics with James Carville
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Democratic party decides what strategy to take in an era of increasing authoritarianism, many have advocated for turning away from identity pol...
Shop Trans For the Holidays 2025
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is upon us and we wanted to take a moment to highlight trans owned small businesses that you can check out for your last minute hol...
Nationwide Crack Down on Homelessness Leaves Trans People Vulnerable
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trans people are more likely to experience homelessness than others. Which means trans folks are impacted at a higher rate by new federal policies tha...
Trans Opera Singer Trailblazer
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving from TransLash. We’re grateful for all the trailblazers who continue to break ground in every field all across the country. In to...
Trans Day of Remembrance in an Era of Political Violence
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor the trans people who have had their lives cut short by violence. Imara speaks with notable changemaker in the tr...
A Losing Political Strategy: Anti-Trans Hate
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s elections were a resounding victory for Democrats and a rare sign of hope for many during a dark time where authoritarianism is on the ...
TransLash Presents: Private, Separate, and Unequal
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the TransLash Podcast, Imara shares the latest season of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, TransLash Media’s investigative series. In this f...
TransLash Presents: Moms Insurrectionists, and Hate in Education
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the TransLash Podcast, Imara shares Season 4 of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, TransLash Media’s investigative series about the surge of ...
TransLash Presents: Anti-Trans Attacks Tear Communities Apart
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the TransLash Podcast, Imara shares Season 4 of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, TransLash Media’s investigative series about the surge of ...
The Anti-Trans Strategy to End Public Education
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Far-right activists have been targeting schools across the country with anti-trans attacks. As we’ve shown in the latest season of The Anti-Trans Ha...
The Dangers AI Poses For Trans People
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's clear that tech billionaires want AI to be the next tech revolution to change society. How it's being developed and used raises serious questions...
Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violence and Extremism (TIVE)
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, reports surfaced that the FBI is considering a new domestic terrorism category: “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violence and Extremism,”...
Honoring the Legendary Life of Miss Major
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy (1940-2025), an incomparable leader in the fight for trans liberation. In remembrance,...
Trans Joy: Community Builders
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the political landscape becomes increasingly hostile, it’s more important than ever to source hope from within ourselves and our communities. Thi...
Adapting Lili Elbe's Story with Darwin Del Fabro
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some stories of transformation are so powerful they transcend time and place. In this episode, Imara talks with Brazilian actress, writer, and produce...
Introducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: The Destruction of Public Schools
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: The Destruction of Public SchoolsRight wing forces have taken aim at trans kids in schools, relentlessly targ...
Trans Media with Fran Tirado
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Queer and trans media publications are fighting to survive, adapt, and carve out new spaces for our stories to be told. In this episode, Imara sits do...
Trans Surveillance at DHS
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Homeland Security has quietly rolled back policies that limited surveillance based on gender identity and sexual orientation, raisin...
The Trans Music Archive
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music has always carried the stories of trans lives, yet so much of that history is at risk of being lost. In this episode, Imara speaks with the co-f...
Families: Searching for Safety Outside the U.S.
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Across the United States, anti-trans laws and rising hostility have forced some families into a heartwrenching decision: leaving their homes behind to...
Replay: Trans People Fighting Back
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than ever. In this replay, Imara talk...
Replay: Tourmaline's Definitive Biography of Marsha P. Johnson
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of what would have been Marsha P. Johnson’s 80th birthday, we’re replaying this conversation with Tourmaline about her book “Marsha: Th...
Replay: Talking Trans History with Trans Scholars
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode replay, Imara is joined by two leading trans scholars to discuss our community’s history and future. First, she talks with historian...
Replay: Cybersecurity for Trans People
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Online harassment against trans people has become increasingly violent and sophisticated over the last few years. In this episode replay, Imara traces...
Trans Joy: Artists
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In times like these, we’re all in need of a little extra joy. This week, Imara uncovers some never-before-heard gems from the trans joy archives. Wi...
AI, Magic, and Trans Fiction
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blending queerness, technology, and magic, A.E. Osworth is reshaping what fiction can create. In this episode, Imara sits down with the award-winning ...
Trans Poetry with Golden
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to write yourself into the world when the world tries to write you out of it? First, Imara honors the late Andrea Gibson with ...
Trans Journalism with Tre'vell Anderson
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when trans stories are under attack and disinformation is spreading fast, the role of trans journalists has never been more vital. In this e...
Trans Voices from Around the Country
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite political attacks and threats to our safety, trans people are still living full, complex and beautiful lives in the United States.In this spec...
Funding Trans Movements
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As attacks on our community continue to escalate, trans-led organizations are facing a double crisis: rising needs and shrinking resources. In this ep...
Live: Unpacking the Skrmetti Decision
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for minors. This is a devastating blow to trans kids and adults across the ...
The End of Trans Military Service
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the military ban takes effect, thousands of trans service members have been purged from the forces based solely on their identity. In this episode,...
Families: Parenting as a Non-Binary Person
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to parent outside the boundaries of motherhood or fatherhood? As part of our ongoing Families series, Imara sits down with artist an...
The Trans Fight Over Medicaid
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With sweeping cuts to Medicaid under debate in Congress, access to lifesaving healthcare for millions is on the line. In this episode, Imara explores ...
Trans Rest and Wellness
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid relentless political attacks, rest is not a luxury for trans people—it’s a necessary act of survival. In this episode, Imara explores how our...
Tourmaline’s New Definitive Biography of Marsha P. Johnson
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marsha P. Johnson helped change the world—and now, she’s getting the biography she deserves. This week, Imara sits down with author and artist Tou...
Replay: Trans Mother's Day
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The word “mother” hits differently for trans folks. Traditional notions of motherhood are steeped in racialized and cisheterosexual norms. So what...
Trump's First 100 Days
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first 100 days of his second term, Donald Trump has launched an extreme and focused attack on trans people and our rights. This week, Imara spe...
Replay: Being Autistic and Trans
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we’re replaying this Webby Award-honored episode from last year. Joined by social psychologist and author...
Families: A Guide to Trans Pregnancy and Birth
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many trans people, the path to building a biological family is filled with questions and misinformation. As part of our ongoing “Families” ser...
The Rise of Techno-Fascism
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As far-right tech billionaires continue to seize power, the United States is facing a new and dangerous threat: techno-fascism. This week, Imara unpac...
DIY and Trans Self-Sufficiency
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 explo...
Chani Nicholas and Trans Astrology
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Astrology has long been a tool of resistance, self-discovery, and connection. This week, Imara explores the power of astrology for queer and trans com...
The Power of Local Trans Organizing
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As anti-trans policies continue to escalate at the national and state level, local organizing has become a bastion of hope. This week, Imara talks wit...
The Threat of Digital Authoritarianism
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authoritarian forces around the world are reshaping digital technologies into tools of control. This week, Imara dives into the growing threat of digi...
Trans Video Games
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From indie gems to mainstream titles, trans developers and gamers are reshaping the industry, making room for stories that reflect our lives and exper...
Emilia Pérez Oscars Controversy
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The film Emilia Pérez has been making waves this awards season—but not without controversy. While the musical thriller has received critical acclai...
Unearthing Black Trans History
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Black History Month, Imara digs into the archives to unearth the incredible stories of two 19th century Black trans women. Archivist and s...
Trans Gay Love
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 ab...
Families: Parents React to New Attacks
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s executive order restricting gender-affirming care for minors is the latest blow in a years-long assault on trans kids. Despite these setback...
Trans Advocacy at the State Level
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of anti-trans attacks on the federal level, state-level advocacy is becoming even more crucial. This week, Imara talks with leaders work...
Trans Kids and the Military: Trump's Policy Priorities
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 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 h...
A New LGBTQ+ Strategy in Washington
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the second Trump administration about to take power, how can LGBTQ+ advocacy groups continue to advance their nationwide priorities? Imara is joi...
Trans Comedy as Resistance
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laughter 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. Fir...
Replay: The Legendary Miss Major
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As 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, Ima...
Replay: Janelle Monáe
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As 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, Ima...
Replay: A New Black Trans Civil Rights Agenda
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As 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, Ima...
Hormones and IDs: Preparing for Trump 2.0
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump 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...
Skrmetti: Trans Healthcare at SCOTUS
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 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. Aft...
Processing Kamala’s Loss with Jamilah King
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can Kamala Harris’ defeat tell us about American attitudes towards Black women and other marginalized genders? This week, Imara is joined by Ja...
U.S. v. Skrmetti with Chase Strangio
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that will fundamentally reshape gender affirming care access across the Un...
Unpacking the Republican Victory
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
The Final Days of the Campaign
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last few days of the 2024 presidential campaign, Imara breaks down the ways that trans issues have taken center stage this election season. She...
TransLash Presents: No Such Thing As A Lone Wolf
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their an...
TransLash Presents: Patriot Front and the Rise of Localized Anti-LGBTQ Violence
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their an...
TransLash Presents: The Proud Boys’ Anti-Trans Playbook to End Democracy
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
The State of the Race with Eugene Daniels
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Imara breaks down the latest election news with White House Correspondent and POLITICO reporter Eugene Da...
Sarah McBride Runs for Congress
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah 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 a...
Project 2025 and Trans People
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Project 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?...
Gaza and the 2024 Elections
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As 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, ...
Introducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: Paramilitary Groups Stoke Political Violence
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of political violence in Ameri...
Mental Health and the 2024 Elections
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As 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 mana...
Trans People Fighting Back
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than ever. This week, Imara talks wit...
Replay: Trans Family Child Separation
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past couple of years, Republicans in Texas and Florida have pursued a devastating new line of attack against trans youth: separating them fro...
DNC Roundup with Ali Velshi
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’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 Ha...
Unpacking the DNC: Day 1
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an unprecedented shake up in the presidential race, the Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago.To kick off TransLash Media’s o...
Replay: Traveling While Trans
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imara 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 joine...
How to Vote as a Trans Person
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 elections are only three months away, and turning up at the polls is critical. But the complex landscape of voter ID laws across the U.S. can...
The Radical Politics of Christian Zionism
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Republican National Convention underway, Imara takes a closer look at the rise of Christian Zionist ideas within the G.O.P. First, she’s jo...
Trans Rural Life
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cities are often seen as the epicenter of trans culture and activism. But there are trans people living in rural communities across the United States ...
TransLash Presents: American Problems, Trans Solutions
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. But those closest to the nation’s most pressing problems are often a...
River Butcher on Masculinity
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s so funny about masculinity? This week, Imara talks with actor, writer, and stand up comedian River Butcher about the beauty and absurdity of ...
Gender Without Boundaries
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride Month! This week, Imara celebrates the process of gender exploration beyond rigid binaries and limitations. First, she’s joined by Eli L...
TransLash Presents: Bad Queers
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To kickoff off Pride Month, Imara shares her recent conversations about everything love and relationships on the podcast Bad Queers. She returns to th...
Transmasculine Filmmaking
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trans people have been making and starring in films for decades. But transmasculine representation hasn’t always been given the attention it deserve...
Trans Powerlifting
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As political attacks on trans athletes escalate, trans powerlifters are continuing to push their sport forward. In this episode, Imara talks with two ...
Environmental Justice Through A Trans Lens
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do the struggles for environmental justice and trans liberation have in common? In this Earth Day episode, Imara examines the shared goals and st...