Best podcasts of the week: The hidden history of the American right’s anti-trans agenda
by Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson a from Technology | The Guardian on (#6AARP)
In this week's newsletter: The Anti-Trans Hate Machine returns with a second series looking back at America's record of violence toward transgender people. Plus: five of the best pop culture podcasts
The Lesser Dead
All episodes on Wondery+ now, available weekly elsewhere
The life of a vampire in 1978 is a good one, according to this scripted podcast starring Minnie Driver (below) and Jack Kilmer. Spending days watching TV, then partying in underground clubs - they've got it all worked out. Joey Peacock (Kilmer) is only out to steal a bit of blood and means no harm, but when he witnesses a disturbing incident on Valentine's Day his bliss is shattered and an enthralling, atmospheric story starts. Hannah Verdier