Hi, fam, happy new year. It's 2022, even though it feels like 2023. Welcome to the Translash podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives. It's so good to be back in your

ears after a nice break to recharge. I sure needed it. And I hope that you were able to find

some rest and peace this past holiday season, despite Amicron, travel disruptions, you name it.

We've used the break on our end to put some ambitious and interesting shows in the works for you,

and I can't wait to bring them on air.

But let's start this show by going back in time.

About a year ago, Biden was sworn into office. Yeah, right, it was just a year ago, Biden was sworn into office.

Yeah, right?

It was just a year ago.

And at that time, right after the insurrection and inauguration, we talked about what our hopes

and fears were for the new administration on that show.

We had lots of questions about what his priorities would actually be, and now we

have at least some answers. So today, we're going to take a moment to review the last year

of the Democrats' control of Washington, what's different, and where we are now. I want to let you

know that today's episode is not an easy listen. Our guest have some blunt

assessments because, well, the last 12 months have not been as easy as looking at Elliot Page

shirtless. But rather than be filled with despair, I hope that these conversations can help

us face the reality of the current climate. And even though it may be hard to face, it's also true that hope for our community exists

beyond the political process.

Joining me to talk about all the ups and downs of Biden's first year is the incredible

for Rai Chidea.

We're so lucky to have this groundbreaking queer political analyst and host of

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