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July 1, 2018 · Cristan Williams

We’re all doomed, so say the pundits… and we all know they never engage in hyperbole, right? Also, Dylan Forbis, the first out trans man to run for public office in Brazoria County, crashes the pod to update us about what the changes he’s making to the Texas Democratic Party.

The TA Podcast is an intergenerational show featuring a trans Baby Boomer, Gen Xer, and Millennial that considers the issues affecting the lives of trans and intersex people.

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On the Pod: Cristan Williams, Alexis Melvin, Robin Mac, and Dylan Forbis.
Production and Sound Design: Cristan Williams

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