Interview

Interview — Mar 18, 2026

“Somebody’s Daughter” talks punk, the Do-It-Yourself spirit, and playing the biggest trans music festival in the country

You can't promise that the world's going to get better, but you can promise that for a couple of hours, you're going to have a good fucking time. And there's something to be said for that.

Good News! — Mar 16, 2026

Trans community rallies around fight to stop anti-trans FDA petition

“Doomscrolling is a real problem, people don’t know how to act on the news.”

Interview — Jan 25, 2026

An interview with Kieran Blokhius, folklorist

“Trans people are happy being trans. It is not a mistake. It is a community. We have our own unique cultural expressions.”

Interview — Dec 01, 2025

Interview: Zoey Carter Talks Small Town Progressive Politics

by Jane Migliara Brigham Zoey Carter is running for State House in rural Illinois as a progressive. She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the area, and her work in building there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: With us today is

Interview — Nov 24, 2025

Director of Trans Rescue Discusses the Closing Jaws in the United States, and How to Get Out

You can get out. Everybody can get out.

Country US — Nov 18, 2025

Interview- Tennessee- Lena Chipman Discusses Her Plans for Memphis

Lena Chipman is running for County Commission in Memphis, Tennessee as a democratic socialist. She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the city, and her work in making life bearable for trans people there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: Would you

Country US — Nov 10, 2025

Michigan- Interview: Joanna Whaley discusses going from Evangelical Pastor to Trans Politician

Joanna Whaley is running for state house outside of Detroit, Michigan as a progressive democrat. Before coming out as trans five years ago, she was an evangelical pastor. She spoke to The Needle about this transformation, and how she plans to help people going forward. The original interview has been