TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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Welcome to the TransLash Podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives.


At a time when anti-trans attacks are being used to undermine democracy and human rights, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the most important conversations for and about the trans community. From celebrations of trans joy to crystal-clear analysis of the latest political developments to discussions about love and sex, the TransLash Podcast keeps listeners informed and reminds us to never lose hope.


Produced by TransLash Media.

Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records.

Learn more: translash.org/podcasts/translash-podcast/


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Recent Episodes
  • Families: A Guide to Trans Pregnancy and Birth
    Apr 17, 2025 – 36:12
  • The Rise of Techno-Fascism
    Apr 10, 2025 – 46:27
  • DIY and Trans Self-Sufficiency
    Apr 3, 2025 – 1:05:50
  • Chani Nicholas and Trans Astrology
    Mar 27, 2025 – 1:03:45
  • The Power of Local Trans Organizing
    Mar 20, 2025 – 55:35
  • The Threat of Digital Authoritarianism
    Mar 13, 2025 – 39:03
  • Trans Video Games
    Mar 6, 2025 – 54:55
  • Emilia Pérez Oscars Controversy
    Feb 27, 2025 – 44:27
  • Unearthing Black Trans History
    Feb 20, 2025 – 1:01:18
  • Trans Gay Love
    Feb 13, 2025 – 37:24
  • Families: Parents React to New Attacks
    Feb 6, 2025 – 57:43
  • Trans Advocacy at the State Level
    Jan 30, 2025 – 48:21
  • Trans Kids and the Military: Trump's Policy Priorities
    Jan 23, 2025 – 54:03
  • A New LGBTQ+ Strategy in Washington
    Jan 16, 2025 – 34:43
  • Trans Comedy as Resistance
    Jan 9, 2025 – 1:04:17
  • Replay: The Legendary Miss Major
    Jan 2, 2025 – 29:28
  • Replay: Janelle Monáe
    Dec 26, 2024 – 15:58
  • Replay: A New Black Trans Civil Rights Agenda
    Dec 19, 2024 – 43:56
  • Hormones and IDs: Preparing for Trump 2.0
    Dec 12, 2024 – 48:14
  • Skrmetti: Trans Healthcare at SCOTUS
    Dec 5, 2024 – 1:25:17
  • Processing Kamala’s Loss with Jamilah King
    Nov 21, 2024 – 34:35
  • U.S. v. Skrmetti with Chase Strangio
    Nov 14, 2024 – 40:10
  • Unpacking the Republican Victory
    Nov 7, 2024 – 40:07
  • The Final Days of the Campaign
    Oct 31, 2024 – 40:06
  • TransLash Presents: No Such Thing As A Lone Wolf
    Oct 27, 2024 – 53:26
  • TransLash Presents: Patriot Front and the Rise of Localized Anti-LGBTQ Violence
    Oct 26, 2024 – 47:27
  • TransLash Presents: The Proud Boys’ Anti-Trans Playbook to End Democracy
    Oct 25, 2024 – 50:03
  • The State of the Race with Eugene Daniels
    Oct 24, 2024 – 44:16
  • Sarah McBride Runs for Congress
    Oct 17, 2024 – 41:34
  • Project 2025 and Trans People
    Oct 10, 2024 – 1:04:00
  • Gaza and the 2024 Elections
    Oct 3, 2024 – 57:19
  • Introducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: Paramilitary Groups Stoke Political Violence
    Oct 1, 2024 – 3:29
  • Mental Health and the 2024 Elections
    Sep 26, 2024 – 50:22
  • Trans People Fighting Back
    Sep 12, 2024 – 1:03:08
  • Replay: Trans Family Child Separation
    Aug 29, 2024 – 52:48
  • DNC Roundup with Ali Velshi
    Aug 22, 2024 – 43:13
  • Unpacking the DNC: Day 1
    Aug 19, 2024 – 19:02
  • Replay: Traveling While Trans
    Aug 15, 2024 – 53:21
  • How to Vote as a Trans Person
    Aug 1, 2024 – 44:30
  • The Radical Politics of Christian Zionism
    Jul 18, 2024 – 50:58
  • Trans Rural Life
    Jul 4, 2024 – 1:01:05
  • TransLash Presents: American Problems, Trans Solutions
    Jun 24, 2024 – 38:41
  • River Butcher on Masculinity
    Jun 20, 2024 – 39:37
  • Gender Without Boundaries
    Jun 6, 2024 – 59:57
  • TransLash Presents: Bad Queers
    Jun 1, 2024 – 56:18
  • Transmasculine Filmmaking
    May 23, 2024 – 53:28
  • Trans Powerlifting
    May 9, 2024 – 45:29
  • Environmental Justice Through A Trans Lens
    Apr 25, 2024 – 1:02:25
  • Being Autistic and Trans
    Apr 11, 2024 – 37:01
  • Trans Youth in Oklahoma
    Mar 28, 2024 – 53:29
Recent Reviews
  • fun guy 32
    STAY AWAY FROM CHILDREN
    Why apple is promoting a man during women’s history month is insane. Nobody cared what you losers did until you tried and continue to try to go after children. You freaks need insane asylums not podcasts.. smh
  • Still Learning At 40
    For all capable of empathy
    White cis male here! This is journalism! This is legit. Imara is honest, professional, intelligent and not afraid. We need this right now. We ALL need this. Regardless whether or not you identify socially with any of these descriptors, if you are capable of empathy, you need to listen to this. She has done the work for you. All you need to do is listen. Yo, it’s free, honestly it’s the least you can do. That and maybe leave a review. At minimum, you will have abated some white guilt
  • GinnyLynn13
    Appreciation!
    I appreciate this podcast so much. It offers me understanding about people that aren’t in my everyday life, but are vibrant, and unapologetically themselves. Even in discussions related to topics that are difficult if not outright harmful to the Trans Community, Imara and her guests are open and informative resulting in a better understanding of how policy impacts Trans People and how I can act in support of the Trans Community.
  • SlydeRedface
    Thank you Imara
    As the father of trans and nonbinary kids I’m fortunate to have such an amazing source of news and information to help me be a better dad and ally to the trans community. It’s a scary time right now and we are lucky to have her.
  • TaterTotCasserole78
    Bravo!!
    This show is exceptional in all ways. Imara never ceases to impress and inspire awe. Many thanks to her and to her guests, who enlighten and inspire on each episode.
  • Oak-11
    An important and affirming show
    I’m so grateful this show exists and thankful for Imara and all the folks who work on it. Insightful interviews, inspiring perspectives and I always come away feeling more validated. I encourage everyone to listen to this show and share it with your communities.
  • Matthew D'
    Great Journalism and Important Conversations!
    It's hard to put into words how important this podcast is. I've been listening to this show from the beginning, and I have learned a lot over the last five years. This show has helped me to better understand my students, my sibling, and myself. Imara is a great host, very insightful and thoughtful, and the guests always bring such unique perspectives. Some episodes are full of joy and bright visions of the future, and some are heavier, detailing the oppression and hate that is unfortunately happening in this country. But all the episodes have helped to expand my understanding of the world. Shows like this one are great for helping cis people better understand their trans and nonbinary neighbors, and for creating a place where trans people are centered. This podast helped me realize that only a gender-expansive world can ensure freedom for all.
  • jogalt2017
    Great content, bad sound quality
    I’m so interested in the content of this podcast, seems to be really well researched and it’s such a breath of fresh air to hear trans news from a trans person. Unfortunately the sound quality makes it really hard to hear what’s being said!
  • commallama26
    Important and well done
    The interview with Chase Strangio was fantastic and I look forward to more episodes. It’s important to be well equipped with knowledge about the political context and times we are living through as trans people, while uplifting each others voices and trans joy. This podcast is a great way to do all of that.
  • DrDK2
    Mourning a Lost Opportunity
    Project 2025 calls for the extermination of trans people, so your existence is an act of resistance and I deeply thank you. But as the mother of my trans son and a very politically active Democrat, I’m very disappointed in the Harris campaign and DNC for missing a huge opportunity to stand for trans rights. While Trump and MAGA spent 100s of millions on anti-trans ads, the DNC chose to hide from trans issues with “an all lives matter” approach. Instead they should have used that national platform to highlight trans youth. There are brave articulate kids speaking out for their rights in Red legislatures. These kids should have been given a national platform at the DNC, at rallies, on ads, and I truly believe they would have won over the hearts and minds of most American people. I’m not saying this would have changed the outcome if the election. But it could have protected Trans rights and trans lives. Thank you for your fight.
  • Grayson_Watson
    So Much Trans Joy that It Makes Me Feel Seen
    As a genderqueer,transmasculine gentleman whose questioning his identity words cannot describe how many times I’ve heard Imara sweet voice from being fat and trans and more. I would like to see more black masculine trans joy on the podcast. Please and thank you. Keep up the good work Imara.
  • MegSmith
    The Best
    Beautiful work!!
  • Brandolinitweenie274
    I tried
    I always try to give views opposed to mine an honest chance. I don’t believe there is any value to be gained from listening to this clearly bias and uninformative podcast
  • BibliophileG
    4-13-23 & 6-6-24 critical episodes
    The episode published on April 13, 2023 is critical for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of lies, the twisting of faith & words, and the truth about how organizations use “every day” Americans trauma to twist the narrative to fit their goals, right into our laws. Thank you TLM Team for all the work you put into this important pod episode. Thank you for 6 June 2024 episode.
  • dawndusk38
    New Fav
    Great insights and awesome guests that make you think. I appreciate the perspective I don’t always see in my everyday life. Very smart show.
  • posthumurous
    Very informative!
    I always learn something new or get a new insight when I listen to this podcast. Keep up the great journalism, Imara ❤️
  • It’s not a nickname.
    Love TransLash so much!
    Absolutely crucial and helping me to exist and forge forward-also incidentally the best journalism EVER!
  • katmccollum
    Insulting
    Why Apple Podcasts decided to promote a hulking 6’2 man who thinks he’s a woman during women’s history month, I’ll never know.
  • App KO!
    ???
    Gross
  • Insert nickname here123
    A wonderful pod
    Speaking as a transfeminine enby and Muslim in north Texas, this podcast is absolutely necessary. I’m always dealing with something and it really helps to know that I’m not alone, and that my journey, while difficult, can lead to tremendous success and joy
  • SquidInkyDink
    Thank you!
    As a non-binary queer person raised conservative I thank you for all your work. I lost my parents and my community due to awaking my true identity which continues to be nurtured through this amazing body of talented, bright, inspiring, beautiful people. I have rebuilt my life from the ground up. I lost a lot but have gained so much more. I appreciate all the joy here! 😘😘😘
  • That therapist.
    Informative and powerful
    Thank you for work and voice. Great podcast!!
  • MountainManDuke
    Always looking forward to a new episode
    I love this podcast. Great journalism, great host, great guests. Always makes my day when I know there’s a new episode to listen to.
  • De-smound
    Great stories and journalism
    I always enjoy the Translash stories and the journalism of Imara Jones and the whole team.
  • angrylf
    Silly stuff
    Conspiracy theory level nonsense - with a heavy dose of operatic drama - yikes
  • Mkmkmmkmkm17
    the best podcast!
    so many compelling interviews and stories, the best podcast!
  • KimmieCheyanne
    Expanding!
    This podcast is so wonderful and makes it easier to breath each day. While they cover deep topics, the fact that there is a space that is being supported and fought for where folks that are still surviving the gender journey can share their stories and thoughts is so empowering. Each podcast is another example of someone like me that is trying their best and succeeding- dare I say thriving in joy at least most days. Thank you for existing and showing baby trans/gender nonconforming folk that there is space for us in this world.
  • HogwartsHobbit
    So glad I found this amazing podcast!
    As a trans non-binary person who’s still sorting out coming out and new to learning about trans history, topics, and the nuances around it all, I am so thankful for Imara’s dedication and work! I also love learning about other trans authors, artists, musicians, etc., and resources here so I can continue learning from a variety of sources. Absolutely essential listening!❤️
  • jg1234568
    Best podcast
    Academic and informative yet easy to listen to and leaves me feeling better than before. Thank you for all the joy.
  • dungboy32
    Reviews Prove Your Point
    The podcast is amazing and informative and the reviews prove it. Not only are they filled with positive reviews showcasing the quality of the podcast, but also review bombed by anti-trans bigots who haven’t listened to a second. “Poor grammar & poor quality”? Tell me you’ve never listened with out telling me you’ve never listened. “Misleading” and then proceeds to provide misinformation with no sources. And let’s say that the number of trans people being killed is the same as women: there are 90% less trans people in the world than women. If that statement is accurate, then it IS true there is unprecedented trans violence. They are specifically being targeted despite being a small population. And how to even address the reviews that are just conservatives crying about how trans people existing hurts their feelings? Last I checked no one really asked, nor does it engage with the conversation being had. You’re JUST looking for attention because you’re all very, very sad people.
  • brain2trust
    Victim Porn
    This is how you make money decrying oneself a victim. There’s no unprecedented violence against trans people.
  • Karen Ortiz Esq.
    Leaning into learning
    Thank You Imara and TransLash team for educating and uplifting all people through your vulnerable stories and well-researched episodes. I see there are some trolls in the reviews and that just highlights the importance of telling and sharing trans stories. To the trolls: take a look in the mirror and do some feel self-examination of why you are compelled to troll trans people.
  • tomnottom
    💰
    People will try to profit off anything
  • CrammyCrammer
    Amazing podcast!
    Relatable, reliable, inspiring content! I wish everyone listened to this podcast. Thank you for all your important work!
  • Thankful for the peacefulness
    Disgusted
    Awful
  • Tamarab1980
    Thank You
    Thank you for the gift of this podcast.
  • bajaazkg
    THANK YOU!!!
    Your visibility and knowledge are needed. Thank you for sharing.
  • j$weeney
    Thoughtful and insightful show with a top notch host
    I have been diving into this pod and absolutely adore Imara and the conversations she has. The guests come from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise allowing for me to hear from a variety of perspectives. While the content is fantastic, I truly love the host Imara! She is an amazing interviewer that balances inquisitiveness and personal experience. She’s graceful, knowledgeable, and so welcoming. Keep doing what you’re doing Imara and the Translash team ❤️
  • Ytfj56
    Man up
    Horrible
  • Gen x Lisa
    Trans Joy!
    I love the trans joy in every episode !Imara has such a lovely and soothing voice, I could listen to her on an endless loop. She is so smart and an amazing advocate for trans voices.
  • VietSchlong
    Look behind the curtain
    See who is promoting this agenda. Ask yourself why this is at the top of your children’s feed
  • sammie948
    :)
    thanks for help spreading trans joy and uplifting trans people like myself!! love what you do <333
  • Lawren757
    Insightful, informative, and inspirational!
    Imara is trans joy. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not all butterflies and sprinkles, but I come away from every episode with a greater sense of fortitude and resolve to make the world around me a better place.
  • Sophmcaxe
    Unique, Informative & Fun
    I’ve recently discovered this podcast and can’t stop listening. I love hearing the stories and experiences of so many people. The host makes the show feel cozy.
  • 2020niko
    Great show
    So many voices and stories. Love it all.
  • Butter & Type
    Amazing!
    Thankful to have a podcast that lifts up trans voices and makes a point of centering trans joy.
  • Zetta/Zed
    Love this!
    I can’t get enough of this podcast ^_^ the host is so honest and to the point. I’ve learned so much by listening to this and The Anti-Trans Hate Machine. I cannot recommend this podcast enough!
  • harlan_county
    Thank you for everything
    It’s been a while since I had time to listen, way too long. The greatest thing about these podcasts is that I can literally feel it nourishing my soul. I love listening to all the different stories and experiences told by trans women, all who have come before me and blazed trails. Imara has such an easy way about her, nothing feels forced she gives everyone enough space to tell their story, to tell their truth. I also love hearing about trans women from the southern US because that’s where I live. We have different challenges in the south that I feel like the younger generation from the northeast and west coast just couldn’t imagine. As a newbie to being trans, I’m trying to be a sponge learning all I can, and for anyone this podcast is a great resource. I follow Imara on Twitter and she’s great there as well. Thanks for everything, love everyone involved in this podcast. Maybe someday I can come on and tell my story. Yours truly Jules
  • NerdStar48
    Grateful
    I found this show through Gender Reveal and Cancel Me, Daddy. Imara, your work is so important to our community, and I’m grateful to have a Black trans perspective to listen to. The guests are wonderful and the editing is also great—very smooth and easy to listen to. You tackle scary, important topics with poise and make them easier to understand. Thank you!
  • Muppetjedi
    Incredible reporting
    Critical amazing work by an amazing woman! This journalism and story sharing is so needed right now.
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