Best The What The Trans Group Podcasts (2025)

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Iran says no date set for talks with US 43:34

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Iran's deputy foreign minister has told the BBC it will not enter into talks on its nuclear programme unless America guarantees not to bomb the country again during the negotiations. The demand comes as the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, warns that Iran has the capacity to resume enriching uranium in a matter of months. Our chief inte…

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29/06/2025 13:30

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Clarrie is unsure where to turn, and Usha finds herself mediating.By BBC

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Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says 42:46

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Iran has the capacity to start enriching uranium again - for a possible bomb - in "a matter of months", Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said. In an interview with CBS news, Mr Grossi also said the US strikes on three Iranian sites last weekend had caused severe but "not total" damage, contradicting President Trump…

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What next for Poland? 31:07

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Why are Poland's young voters turning to the right? With his veto powers, Poland’s president-elect Karol Nawrocki could halt the pro-EU government of Donald Tusk. Poland is a NATO member and backs Ukraine in the war with Russia. Scaling up security is an issue almost all Poles agree on, yet there are some signs of shifting attitudes - on foreign po…

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Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict 33:34

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A state funeral has been held in Iran for military commanders and nuclear scientists, killed during the 12-day conflict with Israel. Also: Budapest Pride march draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats.By BBC

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Europe facing heatwave 46:50

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Southern European countries have issued health and fire warnings as temperatures may exceed forty Celsius this weekend. Spanish emergency services are on standby for a surge in heatstroke cases, while Italian authorities are advising residents in several cities to stay indoors during the middle of the day. We hear from the UN Habitat's Global Heat …

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Wife of Male to Female Crossdresser Discusses Role Play, Cosplay & Honesty! 39:37

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Send us a text Host Maddie Taylor engages in a raw, candid and honest conversation with male to female crossdresser Olive Isa and her Daddy! Daddy & Olive share insights on role play, cosplay, sexy fashion choices, and raising children in an open environment, emphasizing the significance of acceptance and support in their relationship. The Ryan Pyl…

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زندگی در اسرائیل 51:54

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مردم اسرائیل زیستن به عنوان اسرائیلی را چطور تجربه می‌کنند؟ چه صفاتی می‌توان به زندگی در اسرائیل داد؟ آیا می‌توان به عنوان یک اسرائیلی روز از پی روز سپری کرد بدون فکر کردن به مناقشه‌ای که یک طرف آن فلسطینی‌ها هستند؟By BBC

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Iran holds state funeral for commanders and scientists 44:51

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Tehran stages a mass state funeral for senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks. The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the scene, where large crowds have gathered on the streets. Also in the programme: Christians in Damascus prepare to attend church services on Sunday despite the biggest sectarian attack on t…

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The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King 29:05

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We meet Jack Pepper, the composer who's written a song for King Charles. The piece celebrates the harmony between people and the natural world. Also: hope for Alzheimer's patients; and how tourism could help stray dogs.By BBC

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Who's Poland's new president? 20:18

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Poland’s president-elect, Karol Nawrocki, is a right-wing historian, an amateur boxer and a fan of Donald Trump. What will his presidency mean for the region? Kateryna Khinkulova, editor of the newly launched BBC News Polska, explains. Plus, India’s ‘tailor on wheels’ with Anil Kumar reporting for BBC Telugu and the science of smiling with Alassane…

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US Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump orders 33:31

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The top court in the US has ruled judges in lower courts have limited ability to block presidential orders. Also: DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal, and should we be letting maggots eat our food waste?By BBC

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Iranians living in the USA 24:46

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Following the recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites by the United States, we talk to Iranians living in the US about their thoughts as they watch events in the Middle East from afar. They describe feeling conflicted about the attacks carried out by their adopted homeland. They worry about friends and relatives who could be in danger back in Iran. …

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Avoiding Scams and Changes to Wills 24:44

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Hundreds of millions of pounds was stolen from people in 2024 by thieves who tricked them, manipulated them, and then drained their bank accounts. The latest figures from UK Finance show that more than £450m was handed over to criminals in that way. That was slightly less than in 2023 but there were fewer cases - down 20% to just under 186,000. So …

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Trump trade: one step forward, two steps back 25:56

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There's another twist to the tariffs tale... US President Donald Trump says he's stopping trade talks with Canada over a tax he's not happy about. The US and China have reached a trade truce on critical minerals... but how critical is the deal? And Glastonbury has a hippy roots, but it’s making serious money.... we’ll hear how it generates hundreds…

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation defends aid operation 37:54

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In the face of growing international outrage, the man who runs the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation tells us he denies Palestinians are being killed as they go to collect aid. Also on the programme: As Sir Keir Starmer approaches his first anniversary in office, we discuss his future. And we visit the exhibition-on-wheels marking two centurie…

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UN says international community must improve Gaza aid system 49:01

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UNICEF spokesperson James Elder responds to allegations made by the head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Reverend Johnnie Moore, who told Newshour that the UN was being dishonest about reports of Palestinians being killed near GHF aid sites. Also on the programme: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace deal in Washington, but…

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27/06/2025 13:51

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Writer: Shaun McKenna Director: Dave Payne Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Pip Archer….. Daisy Badger Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Will Gru…

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Dead Ringers: Ep2. De-escalation and nuclear proliferation 28:41

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Iran plays host to a surprising WMD Inspector, Laura Kuenssberg is de-escalated, and Ross Kemp on Grooming Gangs. Cast: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson. The ep…

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Are US-China relations back on track? 27:37

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The US and China have agreed a new trade deal. Will it finally improve relations between the world’s two biggest economies and speed up the flow of strategic minerals? Bisi Adebayo will be discussing why it is such a big deal. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is taking on Big Tech firms after ruling that social media platforms can now be held directly …

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A rise in child abductions in Mozambique 33:50

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Civil organisations in Mozambique say at least 120 children have been kidnapped by insurgents in the north of the country. The Human Rights Watch group warn of a rise in abductions in the country's troubled nothern province of Cabo Delgado. The children are reportedly being used by Al-Shabab, an insurgent group linked to the so-called Islamic State…

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More Palestinians killed waiting for food 46:31

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More Palestinians are reported to have been killed waiting for food near an aid site run by Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation tells us that it is the victim of a disinformation campaign. Also on the programme: Tonga's minister of health has a message for the hackers demanding a $1m ranso…

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Gaza: US pledges $30 million to controversial aid system 28:27

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The US pumps millions into Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - but MSF calls the scheme "slaughter masquerading as aid." Also: US set to get rare earth metals after deal with Beijing, and a breakthrough against a rare disease.By BBC

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Should the BBC televise controversial Belfast rap-group Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury this weekend? 1:21:12

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Also, wheelchair users excluded from Half Marathon due to "logistical challenges"By BBC

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Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown 38:11

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The government is expected to announce a significant compromise on planned benefits changes to placate Labour rebels. Multiple sources tell the BBC existing claimants of the Personal Independence Payment (Pip) will continue to receive what they currently get, as will recipients of the health element of Universal Credit. Instead, planned cuts will o…

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Praise You: A forgotten love letter to black men 28:19

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DJ Fatboy Slim’s ‘Praise You’ is a song you might have heard in a Hollywood movie or danced to in a club - to this day, it is still his biggest hit. But there is something you won’t know: the singer behind the lyrics or the true meaning of the words. Civil rights activist Camille Yarbrough first released ‘Take Yo’ Praise’ 50 years ago. It was writt…

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US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship' 33:03

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The US defence secretary insists their strikes undermined Iran's nuclear plans. Also: Journalist Anna Wintour is to step down as US Vogue editor, and a man whose crimes helped create the term Stockholm Syndrome has died.By BBC

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US Economy takes a hit 27:36

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In the US, the economy shrinks, jobless claims rise, and tariffs start to bite... Will steps toward an agreement with China help the situation? There's been a tax shake-up in Africa’s biggest economy... Nigeria’s President signs off on sweeping reforms. But will they be felt on the ground? And after nearly four decades in charge… Vogue’s Anna Winto…

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US Defence Secretary calls strikes most complex military operation in history 49:37

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The White House has doubled down over its assessment of the Iran strike with the Trump administration slamming the leaked report that questioned how effective the US strike on Iran was. Also in the programme: We speak to the Kenyan government following the killing of 16 protesters on Wednesday; and why is it so hard for women athletes to break the …

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Vera C. Rubin Observatory first images 38:25

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A spectacular new 10-year telescopic survey of the universe gets underway in Chile. Also, a project to create human chromosomes completely synthetically. Almost three decades ago Tony Tyson (now of UC Davis) and colleagues were standing in the control room of the world’s biggest (at the time) digital astronomical camera. It was 3am when he suggeste…

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Parental Advisory 56:22

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Andy Livengood, Jean Ann Le Bec, and Julie Threlkeld told of surprising times with their parents. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions⁠ • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk⁠ or make a one-time donation:⁠ paypal.me/riskshow⁠ • Get the RISK! …

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26/06/2025 13:12

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Will attempts to look on the bright side, and Ed’s feelings are hurt.By BBC

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Iran crisis: your questions answered 26:28

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A special episode answering your questions about the Iran crisis. BBC experts discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, possibilities of regime change and the impact on the wider Middle East.By BBC

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Sound meets sole: The designer behind Summerfest artists’ custom kicks 19:38

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Every creative tells a story — sometimes through lyrics, sometimes through shoes. This episode puts the focus on footwear, with an artist who’s making custom sneakers for some big names at this year’s Summerfest Brandon Johnston is owner of Soul 2 Sole (S2S) Creations. The Carroll University graduate was tapped – once again – by the Big Gig to crea…

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Iran's supreme leader delivers first video message since US strikes 47:53

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Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has said the United States gained nothing from its attacks on the country's nuclear sites. Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first video statement since the end of the conflict, said it had been little more than showmanship by President Trump. The Iranian leader has been in hiding since Israel launched its attacks. He al…

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Youth-led protests erupt in Kenya 35:11

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People from Kenya’s growing Gen Z movement hold protests demanding justice and police accountability. We ask whether the police is acting on behalf of the Kenyan government. The protests marked the anniversary of last year’s deadly anti-tax demonstrations. Also in the programme: a quarter of a century after their land was seized, a small group of w…

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Syria and Lebanon's paths to economic recovery 27:41

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With the World Bank awarding $150 million to Syria and $250 million to Lebanon in order to help the two Middle Eastern countries infrastructures redevelop after turbulent periods, we discuss what needs to be done to grow their economic confidence. Ed Butler finds out how so-called ticket-pullers are employing teams of people to make millions of dol…

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Iran's leader says the US gained 'nothing' from its attacks on nuclear sites 32:49

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Iran's leader claims US strikes on nuclear facilities achieved "nothing significant". The US defence secretary says otherwise. Also: Iranians share what they want from their leaders, and North Korea’s new beach resort.By BBC

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Principals and Education Authority in stand off over children with special educational needs - who is going to blink? 1:18:58

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Also-should we contribute £100 more in rates to help fix the NI water infrastructure?By BBC

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Supreme Court to Trans Kids: Sorry Not Sorry, But You're SOL 26:48

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Chief Justice John Roberts contorted logic to find a path for Tennessee to enforce its anti-trans law, while Justice Amy Coney Barrett left breadcrumbs for conservatives to lodge future attacks on trans rights. In this week's episode, Imani and Jess break down this devastating decision and more. Episodes like this take time, research, and a commitm…

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Hypnosis 47:45

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Ever since Franz Anton Mesmer induced trance-like states in his Parisian subjects in the late eighteenth century, dressed in long purple robes, hypnosis has been associated with performance, power and the occult.  It has exerted a powerful hold over the cultural imagination, featuring in novels and films including Bram Stoker’s Dracula and George d…

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At least eight dead in Kenya anti-government protests 32:58

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Thousands of people protested on the anniversary of the storming of Kenya's parliament. Also: President Trump's emotional encounter with a BBC Ukrainian reporter and the Scottish conman whose tea wasn't homegrown.By BBC

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Inside the US trans military ban 27:54

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One of the first executive orders that President Donald Trump signed in his second term of office stated that being transgender is incompatible with the ‘rigorous standards necessary for military service’. It set the stage for a ban on trans people serving in the military, regardless of ability, rank or service history. Official figures say there a…

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Trump's big win at Nato summit 38:00

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As Donald Trump calls Nato's new defence spending pledge of 5% of GDP a big win for Western civilisation, we ask a UK defence minister where the cash will come from. Also tonight: Is helping parents to spot the signs of autism and ADHD - rather than getting a formal diagnosis - the way to help fix the crisis in Special Educational Needs? And a Ukra…

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What could $250 million do for Lebanon’s economy? 27:39

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Lebanon has secured $250 million in World Bank funding for post-war recovery, to help repair and rebuild critical public infrastructure and essential services. Is the oil giant Shell taking over its rival BP? Plus, Mexico is planning to sue Space X over rocket debris on the beach.By BBC

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President Trump: "We're going to meet with Iran" 43:51

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President Trump says the United States and Iran will hold a meeting next week, but that they do not need to sign an agreement. He also denied reports that the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities failed to finish the job. We hear from the BBC's Lyse Doucet, who's in Iran, and ask what chance there is that new negotiations could work. Also in the…

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25/06/2025 12:58

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Brian throws down the gauntlet and Emma has the rug pulled from under her.By BBC

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NATO meets for 'consequential' summit 43:16

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NATO leaders have been meeting in the Netherlands at a time when President Trump's 'America First' policies have strained the transatlantic alliance. We listen to some of President Trump's comments and ask what they might mean for the defence of Europe. Also in the programme: our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from the Irania…

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Anti-tax anger grows in Kenya 26:27

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At least two people have been shot dead during protests in Kenya, which marks the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 people dead. Security forces have barricaded key roads in Nairobi and fired tear gas. Keen to avoid a repeat storming of parliament, President William Ruto has appealed to protesters not to threaten peac…