TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones Podcast
1) The First Debate and Star Trek
We 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 ...Show More
2) Trans Misogyny and the Future of Feminism
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 under attack, it’s more important than ever to remembe...Show More
3) Blue States Retreat on Trans Youth Health Care
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 these programs, leaving thousands of kids and their...Show More
4) Trans People Train for Self Defense
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 think through personal safety for trans people and ...Show More
5) Anti-ICE Protest Safety for Trans People
The deadly immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, where local communities put themselves on the frontline to resist what amounts to an occupation, has led to trans and queer people being vio...Show More
6) Pauli Murray is Black History
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 gender nonconforming attorney, theologist and civil right...Show More
7) Celebrating Trans Love
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 North Carolina about their work in journalism and drag (r...Show More
8) Where Does Gender Identity Fit in American Football
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 trans people participating in the competition, Imara cha...Show More
9) Shea Couleé Embraces Drag, DJing, and Beyond
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 episode, Imara chats with Shea about their groundbreak...Show More
10) The Future of Trans Sports with Chris Mosier
The issue of trans participation in sports continues to be a major political talking point on the right. Congress has pending legislation that would restrict trans people’s ability to play sports, and...Show More