As the season comes to a close and spring begins to unfold, Jackal and Kai sit down for a heartfelt, unfiltered conversation that feels like both a deep exhale and a hopeful beginning. In this episode, they reflect on the journey—of the podcast, of their lives, and of themselves.

From relationships and evolving careers to the ongoing work of anti-racism and allyship, nothing is off the table. They revisit what it felt like to start this show back in 2021, navigating the world as newly transitioning trans men, and gently compare that moment to where they stand now—with more clarity, more grounding, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through it all, they explore what it means to keep showing up during uncertain times, and how to hold onto hope without losing sight of reality.

This next special segment comes to us from our latest edition to the stealth team Mikelina Born to Ethiopian, Eritrean immigrants. Mikelina grew up in Arlington, Texas as part of a tight-knit haha diaspora community. They became active in community organizing while attending Texas a and m University before moving on to Harvard Law School where they became steeped in abolitionist theory and subsequently turned their focus to the issue of mass incarceration.

Aidan Key is a sought-after speaker, author, and educator whose gender-related work spans over 25 years. Aidan, the founder of Gender Diversity, works nationally with hundreds of K-12 schools and youth-based agencies providing professional development, strategic planning, policy development, athletics guidance, and education for parents and students. Key is also the founder of TransFamilies, a national organization providing support and resources for families of gender-diverse children.  He is a sought-after educator and speaker for professionals in the legal, judicial, corporate, medical, and mental health fields.

Aidan Key is a sought-after speaker, author, and educator whose gender-related work spans over 25 years. Aidan, the founder of Gender Diversity, works nationally with hundreds of K-12 schools and youth-based agencies providing professional development, strategic planning, policy development, athletics guidance, and education for parents and students. Key is also the founder of TransFamilies, a national organization providing support and resources for families of gender-diverse children.  He is a sought-after educator and speaker for professionals in the legal, judicial, corporate, medical, and mental health fields.

This next segment comes to us from our latest edition to the stealth team Mikelina Born to Ethiopian, Eritrean immigrants. Mikelina grew up in Arlington, Texas as part of a tight-knit haha diaspora community. They became active in community organizing while attending Texas a and m University before moving on to Harvard Law School where they became steeped in abolitionist theory and subsequently turned their focus to the issue of mass incarceration.