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Family, this is your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn and you're listening to Queer News, your weekly pod where race & sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. Only on E3 Radio. This week, I'm coming to you with a heart full of gratitude and a story full of hope. Amidst a chaotic week caring for my family, a bright moment stopped me in my tracks: Lambda Legal won a massive legal victory that restored $6.2 million in funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV organizations. I knew we had to talk about it. So I sat down with Jose Abrigo, Lambda's HIV Project Director, to break it all down. Because even when the world feels heavy, there's still good news worth celebrating. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️‍🌈Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 05:53 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 07:08 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage., https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 07:44 Support Artis, https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-artis-aid-for-brandi-and-brittany 07:51 Buy an Ad campaign, email info @ e3radio dot FM 08:20 Lambda Legal Win with Jose Abrigo 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Episode Description: Family, this week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn honors the life of Jewel Thais-Williams, a Black lesbian pioneer who built spaces that saved our lives. In politics, Wisconsin's Supreme Court clears the way to finally ban conversion therapy, while a sobering new report reveals foundation funding for LGBTQ+ causes has plummeted nearly 20%. In culture & entertainment, Artis restaurant keeps fighting to stay open, American Airlines refuses to back down under conservative pressure, and BET+ debuts House on Fire, a docuseries spotlighting the legendary House of Miyake Mugler. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️‍🌈Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:55 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:21 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:42 Queer News Headlines 03:24 Honoring Jewel Thais-Williams 07:47 Funding for LGBTQ+ Organizations Plummets 11:40 Wisconsin Supreme Court Clears Path to Ban Conversion Therapy 14:18 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage., https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 15:05 Artis Restaurant Still Fighting to Stay Open 16:47 American Airlines Refuses to Fold Under Pressure 19:00 BET+ Debuts House on Fire 21:30 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Politics ✨ Honoring Jewel Thais-Williams We remember the matriarch Jewel Thais-Williams, who opened Jewel's Catch One in 1973, the first Black-owned LGBTQ+ nightclub in Los Angeles and one of the first in the country. Her club became a refuge for Black, Brown, trans, and queer people during a time of police raids and exclusion. Beyond nightlife, she founded the Minority AIDS Project, opened Rue's House for women and children living with HIV/AIDS, and brought holistic health care to underrepresented communities. Jewel passed away at 86, but her legacy of love, resistance, and safe spaces lives on. 📉 Funding for LGBTQ+ Organizations Plummets A new report from Funders for LGBTQ Issues shows foundation support dropped nearly 20% in 2023 — about $49 million. Factoring in inflation, it's closer to 22%. Funding for Black LGBTQ+ communities fell by 41%, for trans communities by 24%, and for youth by 42%. Major funders even chose to stay anonymous for fear of federal backlash. It's a reminder: our liberation needs resources, and sometimes, as history shows, we have to save ourselves. ⚖️ Wisconsin Supreme Court Clears Path to Ban Conversion Therapy In a 4–3 ruling, Wisconsin's Supreme Court stopped lawmakers from blocking a ban on conversion therapy, calling out the Legislature's overreach. This decision not only protects LGBTQ+ youth but also strengthens the executive branch's power to enact protections in areas like public health and the environment. A reminder that our fight isn't only cultural, it's structural. Culture & Entertainment 🍽️ Artis Restaurant Still Fighting to Stay Open After the tragic shooting outside Artis, a Black lesbian-owned restaurant, the owners are fighting aldermanic efforts to close them down. They're asking us to call the alderman's office and support them, and there's also a GoFundMe to help cover mounting business costs while they can't operate. Our safe spaces matter — and they deserve to stay. ✈️ American Airlines Refuses to Fold Under Pressure Conservatives tried to pressure American Airlines into leaving the Human Rights Campaign's Equality Index, claiming inclusion hurts business. But the airline's shareholders overwhelmingly rejected that idea, and the board doubled down on their commitment to LGBTQ+ employees and customers, including sponsoring Dallas Pride again this year. 🏠 BET+ Debuts House on Fire The new docuseries follows the legendary House of Miyake Mugler, capturing the beauty, struggle, and truth of ballroom culture. For many networks, these stories felt "too risky," but BET+ invested in telling them. As house members say, this visibility is a sign that change is happening — and it matters deeply to Black and Brown queer communities. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn is holding space for the hard and the hopeful as Iowa becomes the first state to strip gender identity from civil rights protections, and UPenn caves to Trump's threats, erasing Lia Thomas' NCAA wins. We hear about the family of Chyna Long, a Black trans woman, finally getting some justice in court. Then there's resilience too: nearly 100,000 march for Pride in Budapest despite a government ban, Noah's Arc: The Movie makes Black queer history on Paramount+, and Chicago's Artis restaurant fights to stay open after tragedy. From heartbreak to historic wins, let's get into it. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️‍🌈Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:54 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:31 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:50 Queer News Headlines 03:35 Iowa is First to Remove Gender Identity from Civil Rights Code 05:50 Chyna Long's Murdered is Sentenced in Milwaukee 08:32 UPenn Erases Lia Thomas' NCAA Titles Under Trump Pressure 12:40 RSVP for Black Sex Series, https://events.eventnoire.com/e/black-sex-series 13:20 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage., https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 13:36 Howard Brown is on the South Side too, https://howardbrown.org/service/community-testing-sites-outreach-services/ 14:16 100,000 March in Budapest Pride, Defying Government Ban 16:13 Chicago's Artis Restaurant Faces Closure After Mass Shooting 19:30 Noah's Arc: The Movie Makes Streaming History 21:26 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Politics ⚖️ Iowa is First to Remove Gender Identity from Civil Rights Code After nearly two decades, Iowa lawmakers reversed protections, making it legal to fire, evict, or deny service to trans people. Medicaid will no longer cover gender-affirming care, and birth certificates must match sex assigned at birth erasing visibility and safety for trans Iowans. 🩺 UPenn Erases Lia Thomas' NCAA Titles Under Trump Pressure Facing threats to freeze $175 million in research funding, UPenn caved, stripping Lia Thomas' titles and banning trans women athletes from women's spaces. Advocates say this isn't about fairness, but about erasure. 🕊️ Chyna Long's Murdered is Sentenced in Milwaukee Two years after she was murdered, the man responsible has been sentenced to 50 years. Chyna's family remembers her joy and truth, knowing nothing will bring her back but hoping this stops future violence. Culture & Entertainment 🏳️‍🌈 100,000 March in Budapest Pride, Defying Government Ban Despite threats, surveillance, and fines, LGBTQ+ Hungarians and allies marched in their largest Pride ever reminding the world that Pride began as resistance. 🍽️ Chicago's Artis Restaurant Faces Closure After Mass Shooting After tragedy struck outside this Black lesbian-owned safe space, city officials push to close it down. The community is rallying to keep Artis' doors open and protect what it stands for. 🎬 Noah's Arc: The Movie Makes Streaming History The first all-Black gay film to break into Paramount+'s Top 10, proving again the hunger and need for authentic Black queer stories. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, this is your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn, and this is Queer News — your favorite weekly news pod where race & sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. This week, we're wrapping up Pride month with headlines you need to know: the Supreme Court keeps lifesaving HIV prevention free under the Affordable Care Act, Chicago is officially named the #1 safest travel destination for LGBTQ folks, and Netflix drops a powerful new documentary honoring ballroom legend Venus Xtravaganza. From legal wins to cultural milestones, let's get into it. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️‍🌈Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:46 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:15 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:35 Queer News Headlines 03:11 Supreme Court Ends Term with a Split 06:08 Delaware Declares Itself a Sanctuary for Trans Care 07:56 Gina Ortiz Jones Makes History 09:00 Community Voices at Senator Mike Simmons' Pride Press Conference 13:30 Sidetrack Could Make History Again — This Time at O'Hare 16:30 Chicago Crowned #1 Safest LGBTQ Travel Destination 18:18 Netflix's 'I Am Venus' Honors Venus Xtravaganza 19:50 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Politics ⚖️ Supreme Court Ends Term with a Split The court ruled parents can pull kids from classes with LGBTQ themes, a move critics call state-sanctioned censorship. But in a separate ruling, the Court upheld free HIV preventive care under the Affordable Care Act — a win for LGBTQ health. Delaware Declares Itself a Sanctuary for Trans Care Governor Matt Meyer signs an executive order blocking other states from targeting trans youth, protecting medical privacy and refusing extradition. 🌈 Gina Ortiz Jones Makes History San Antonio elects its first lesbian mayor — in the 7th largest city in the U.S. — proving representation matters in every zip code. Community Voices at Senator Mike Simmons' Pride Press Conference At Chicago's Gerber Hart Library & Archives, activists like Precious Brady Davis, TPAN, Rayo Clinic and more came together to share visions for mental health, safety, and holistic LGBTQ care. Culture & Entertainment 🍹 Sidetrack Could Make History Again — This Time at O'Hare The legendary gay bar bids to open in Terminal 1, showing just how far LGBTQ visibility has come from raids and fake names to airport gates. 🏳️‍🌈 Chicago Crowned #1 Safest LGBTQ Travel Destination According to Misterb&b's 2025 Queer Safety Index, our city beats out Seattle, San Francisco and more — thanks to policy, protections, and an unshakable sense of belonging. 🎥 Netflix's 'I Am Venus' Honors Venus Xtravaganza Decades after her tragic death, this new documentary shines light on the ballroom icon's story and the family and community still seeking justice. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News, we begin with the sounds of the Gender Liberation movement, protesting the United States v. Skrmetti decision, which upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. We remember Taylor Casey, who disappeared one year ago in the Bahamas, and report on the Trump administration's cruel move to defund the LGBTQ youth lifeline. But there's a spark of justice—Reagan-appointed judges are ruling for the people, declaring NIH grant cuts unconstitutional. And in Culture & Entertainment, joy wins with the long-awaited premiere of Noah's Arc: The Movie, reviewed by our dynamic duo Benjamin Coy & Corey Antonio Rose. Plus, The Ultimatum: Queer Love returns with more lesbian drama and messy television we can't stop watching. 🏳️‍🌈Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:20 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:50 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 03:11 Queer News Headlines 05:36 Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth 11:02 Judge Reinstates $1B in NIH Grants Slashed by Trump 14:02 Trump Admin to Shut Down LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Lifeline 18:24 Noah's Arc: The Movie Returns After 20 Years 25:24 The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 Drops This Week 27:03 Anna's Word: Make Time for Joy 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Top Story 🕯️ We Remember Taylor Casey, One Year Later Chicago yoga teacher Taylor Casey vanished in the Bahamas one year ago this week. With no answers and no justice, her mother now believes she was targeted for being trans. We hold space and demand accountability. Politics ⚖️ Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth In a 6–3 decision, SCOTUS locks in Tennessee's trans youth healthcare ban potentially impacting 27 states. Justice Sotomayor calls it "discrimination, plain and simple," while Raquel Willis and the Gender Liberation movement lead powerful protest actions on the steps of the Court. 🔬 Judge Reinstates $1B in NIH Grants Slashed by Trump A Reagan-appointed judge rules Trump's DEI-related NIH cuts unconstitutional, calling the discrimination "palpable" and restoring funds for LGBTQ+ and racial health equity research. 🚫 Trump Admin to Shut Down LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Lifeline The LGBTQ+ youth crisis line will lose federal support on July 17. The Trevor Project calls the move "devastating" and urges us all to act before it's too late. Visit TheTrevorProject.org/ActNow to join the fight. Culture & Entertainment 🌈 Noah's Arc: The Movie Returns After 20 Years Benjamin Coy and Corey Antonio Rose join forces for an exclusive review of Noah's Arc: The Movie. Spoilers ahead as they break down this iconic return of Black gay & queer storytelling. 📺 The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 Drops This Week Messy lesbian television is back! We preview what to expect from the new couples. Get ready for trial marriages, tears, and TV gold. 🎤 Anna's Word: Make Time for Joy Between missile strikes and rulings that hurt, joy is resistance. Anna shares Pride updates, including emceeing the Chicago Sky Pride Night and leading Sidetrack's float in the Chicago Pride Parade. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this episode of Queer News, Anna breaks down one of the most significant legal wins for trans rights this year—a federal judge blocking Trump's ban on gender-affirming care for incarcerated trans folks. We remember Laura Schueler, a beloved Black trans woman murdered in Cincinnati, and we honor the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. Plus, we celebrate the power of protest and performance: four drag queens crashing Trump's Kennedy Center return with defiance and dignity. Contributor Benjamin Coy takes us to the Native Son Gala, a night honoring the brilliance of Black gay and queer men. From the courts to the stage, from mourning to marching—this episode reminds us that resistance takes many forms and our stories will not be erased. 🏳️‍🌈Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:37 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:02 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:31 Queer News Headlines 03:16 Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Transgender Healthcare in Federal Prisons 06:55 We Speak Her Name: Laura Schueler, Black Trans Woman Killed in Cincinnati 08:38 Navy to Erase Civil Rights Icons from Ship Names, Including Harvey Milk 12:48 9 Years After Pulse: Honoring Lives Lost, Fighting for Gun Safety 17:08 Native Son Gala Celebrates Black Queer Brilliance 19:33 Drag Queens Crash Trump's Kennedy Center Return with Bold Defiance 22:45 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Politics ⚖️ Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Transgender Healthcare in Federal Prisons A Reagan-appointed federal judge sides with trans inmates, ruling that gender-affirming care is a constitutional right—even under Trump's executive orders. 🕊️ We Speak Her Name: Laura Schueler, Black Trans Woman Killed in Cincinnati Laura's death adds to the growing list of violence against trans women. Her community remembers her as a local icon, the "Beyoncé" of her city. 🚢 Navy to Erase Civil Rights Icons from Ship Names, Including Harvey Milk Defense Secretary Hegseth pushes name changes to support Trump's "warrior ethos," sparking backlash from Democrats and LGBTQ leaders. Culture & Entertainment 🕯️ 9 Years After Pulse: Honoring Lives Lost, Fighting for Gun Safety We revisit a conversation with survivor Brandon Wolf and call for real action—because remembrance without reform isn't enough. 🏆 Native Son Gala Celebrates Black Queer Brilliance Contributor Benjamin Coy takes us inside the star-studded night uplifting Black gay and queer men making cultural change. 👑 Drag Queens Crash Trump's Kennedy Center Return with Bold Defiance Tara Hoot, Vagenesis, Mari Con Carne, and Ricky Rosé turn protest into performance, refusing to be erased despite bans and censorship. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, this is your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn, and this is Queer News — your favorite weekly news pod where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. This week's episode is unlike any other because I'm fresh off the plane from WorldPride Washington, DC 2025 and bringing you a special edition filled with the powerful voices, moments, and movements that made the week unforgettable. In this special recap, Anna shares firsthand reflections from the week that brought LGBTQIA+ activists, artists, and leaders together from across the globe. From the Human Rights Conference to the National Trans Visibility March and the International Rally+March on Washington for Freedom, hear voices from the frontlines—including Jasmine Tasaki, Raquel Willis, Chris Mosier, Marissa Miller, Brian Michael Smith, and so many more. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:15 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:32 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 03:55 World Pride Recap 08:46 Tori Cooper 10:52 Marissa Miller 11:36 Bella Bautista 12:34 Vincent Folkes 13:36 Zahara Bassett 14:12 Toi Washington-Reynolds 14:44 Jae Douglas 16:38 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 17:55 Learn more about the Help Stop Hate Campaign, https://ilstophate.org 19:46 Japer Bowles 20:42 Evan Low 21:22 Raquel Willis 22:24 Kenya Hutton 22:58 Chris Mosier 23:42 Brian Michael Smith 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Resource Hub Tori Cooper, Director of Strategic Outreach and Training at the Human Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/ Lynn Morrison, Mother of the March https://ntvmarch.org/ Marissa Miller, Senior Strategic Director for the National Trans Visibility March & Founder of Trans Solutions Research and Resource Center https://www.instagram.com/msmarissamiller/?hl=en Bella Bautista, 1st trans woman to qualify for Miss Georgia USA & winner of Miss Buckhead USA 2025 https://www.instagram.com/bellabxllaa/?hl=en Vincent Folkes, founder of For the Boys PGH fortheboyspgh.org https://www.instagram.com/fortheboyspgh Zahara Bassett, Founder & CEO of Life is Work & https://lifeiswork.org/ https://www.instagram.com/life.iswork/ Regina Livingston, Executive Director and Founder of Unspoken Treasure Society https://www.unspokensociety.org/ https://www.instagram.com/unspokentreasuresociety/ Toi Washington-Reynolds, Founder & Executive Director of the Trans Women of Color Healing Project https://www.twochealingproject.org/ https://www.instagram.com/twochealingproject/ Jae Douglas - 21 year old activist, poet, speaker and artist https://www.instagram.com/jaethechaos/ Japer Bowles, Director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs in Washington, DC https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/molgbtqa Evan Low, President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund https://victoryinstitute.org/ https://www.instagram.com/victoryinstitute/ Raquel Willis, award-winning activist, journalist, and co-founder of Gender Liberation Movement. https://www.raquelwillis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/raquel_willis Kenya Hutton, President and CEO of the Center for Black Equity https://centerforblackequity.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ctr4BlackEquity Chris Mosier, "The man who changed the Olympics", First transgender athlete to represent the United States in international competition, first transgender athlete in the ESPN Body Issue, and first transgender athlete sponsored by Nike. First transgender athlete to qualify for the Olympic Trials in the gender they identify. 5x National Champ. https://www.thechrismosier.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thechrismosier Brian Michael Smith, actor and advocate https://www.thebrianmichael.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_brianmichael/ 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this special episode of Queer News, Anna drops the script and speaks directly from the heart. As Pride Month begins amidst a wave of political attacks, rising hate crimes, and corporate retreat, Anna reflects on the importance of joy as resistance and why we must never stop telling our stories. From celebrating her upcoming WorldPride panels in DC to spotlighting a heartbreaking hate crime in Illinois, this episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of fire. We also hear from contributor Jake Wittich of Windy City Times, who reports on a recent anti-LGBTQ hate crime in Illinois that's rocked the local community. If you're moved by the story, please consider donating to the survivor's GoFundMe — the link is in the show notes. This is not just news — this is truth-telling, soul-centering, and community care. Pod in, family. This one's for us. 💜 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:29 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 01:56 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:54 Queer News Headlines 03:08 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.h 03:38 Howard Brown launches new testing site 04:17 Anna Speaks 18:12 Learn more about the Help Stop Hate Campaign, https://ilstophate.org/ 18:42 Hate Crimes On The Rise, with Jake from windycitytimes.com 25:26 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this week's episode of Queer News, we remember the legacy of Harvey Milk and the power of hope in the fight for liberation. We take you inside BET's Black & Iconic Soirée with a special report from contributor Benjamin Coy, get all the nostalgic tea on the 20-year comeback of Noah's Arc, and unpack the final chapter of the Jussie Smollett saga. Plus, Da Brat and Jessica Betts are teaming up for a musical duet just in time for Pride, and Chicago Sky legends Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley celebrate the arrival of their first child. Oh—and don't forget, I'll be repping Queer News at WorldPride DC 2025 with panels, podcast activations, and my very first brand deal with Kirrin Finch. Let's get into it, family. 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:39 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message, https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 03:50 Queer News Headlines 04:43 BET's Black & Iconic Soirée Honors Black Queer Legacy 08:16 Noah's Arc Returns for 20-Year Anniversary Special 10:13 Support Queer News Coverage at World Pride 2025, https://bit.ly/WorldPride2025 & Meet us there, https://worldpridedc.org/ 11:23 Jussie Smollett Saga Comes to a Close with Settlement 13:47 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical lth Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 14:18 Da Brat & Jessica Betts Drop New Pride Anthem 15:45 Chicago Sky Legends Welcome Baby Girl 16:52 Anna's Got A Word 🌈 Culture & Entertainment BET's Black & Iconic Soirée Honors Black Queer Legacy Contributor Benjamin Coy gives us an inside look at this stunning celebration of Black LGBTQ+ brilliance. Noah's Arc Returns for 20-Year Anniversary Special The iconic Black queer series is back—Noah, Wade, twins(!), and all—with a timely revival for a new generation. Jussie Smollett Saga Comes to a Close with Settlement After six years of controversy, Jussie reaches a resolution with the City of Chicago and donates to a local youth arts nonprofit. Da Brat & Jessica Betts Drop New Pride Anthem The Chicago-based duo releases "Have U 2 Myself," their first official collab and a major independent moment for Da Brat. Chicago Sky Legends Welcome Baby Girl WNBA champs and married couple Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley introduce the world to baby Jana Christine. Anna Heads to World Pride DC 2025 I'll be moderating and speaking at the Human Rights Conference, reppin' Queer News, and styled by Kirrin Finch in my first brand deal! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This Memorial Day, Queer News with Anna DeShawn brings you a powerful one-on-one with activist, artist, and author Christopher Murphy. Christopher's breakout thriller The Other Side of the Mirror isn't just a page-turner—it's a bold reimagining of the thriller genre told through a Black queer lens. We talk about: ✍🏾 The importance of telling our own stories 📚 How E. Lynn Harris inspired his journey 🧠 Generational trauma, mystery, and romance in his novels 🎢 His love for thrill-seeking and writing with purpose 🏳️‍🌈 What queer life looks like in Vegas and why representation still matters Tap in to hear why storytelling is resistance—and how Christopher is writing us into the narrative, one thriller at a time. 📘 Buy his books today, https://www.christophermurphybooks.com/books. Support—we all we got. 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, it's your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn, and this week on Queer News, we're bringing you the stories that matter most to our community. From legal wins in Texas and Iowa to updates on Jazlynn Johnson's case, we're spotlighting courage, progress, and resilience. Plus, we're celebrating powerful moments in culture—from Scott Evans' Webby win to groundbreaking representation on MSNBC. Pod in, because this episode is full of truth, hope, and pride. 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:48 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 03:07 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 03:32 Queer News Headlines 04:08 Texas Takes a Stand: Repealing the Anti-Gay Law 05:42 Victory in Iowa: Blocking the "Don't Say Gay" Clone 08:30 Justice for Jazlynn Johnson: A Mother's Mission 11:41 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 12:50 Support Queer News Coverage at World Pride 2025, https://bit.ly/QNPWorldPride2025 & Meet us there, https://worldpridedc.org/ 13:23 Learn more about the Help Stop Hate Campaign, https://ilstophate.org 13:54 Scott Evans Wins a Webby: House Guest Gets Its Flowers 15:22 Windy City Times x Queer News: Media Collaboration in Action 19:55 History on MSNBC: Two Black Gay Men Anchor "The Weekend" 23:16 Sending Love to Big Freedia 23:54 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 🗳️ Politics 🏛️ Texas Takes a Stand: Repealing the Anti-Gay Law In a surprising and hopeful move, 12 Republicans in Texas joined Democrats to vote in favor of repealing a 1973 law that criminalized homosexual conduct. This historic vote marks the first step in a broader effort to bring state law in line with constitutional protections for LGBTQ+ people. 📚 Victory in Iowa: Blocking the "Don't Say Gay" Clone Iowa activists and legal advocates have successfully blocked several key components of SF 496—a bill modeled after Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. Thanks to a federal court ruling, GSAs remain protected, LGBTQ books stay on shelves, and teachers can speak freely about LGBTQ identities. This is a powerful win for students, families, and educators across the state. 🕯️ Justice for Jazlynn Johnson: A Mother's Mission A year after the tragic loss of 18-year-old trans woman Jazlynn Johnson, her mother Susan provides a heartfelt update on the case. The shooter has been sentenced, but Susan's journey continues as she turns her grief into action by launching Jazlynn's Legacy, a scholarship and advocacy effort for families affected by violence. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment 🏆 Scott Evans Wins a Webby: House Guest Gets Its Flowers Emmy-nominated journalist and host Scott Evans secures a Webby Award for his series House Guest. With engaging interviews and authentic storytelling, Scott is representing Black queer excellence on national platforms—and we are here for it. 🗞️ Windy City Times x Queer News: Media Collaboration in Action Our growing partnership with Windy City Times kicks off with contributor stories from Jake Witich and Jerry Nunn, covering Brave Space Alliance's "Partners in Dignity" gala and the Critics Choice LGBTQ+ TV & Cinema celebration. We're building bridges and sharing our stories, together. 📺 History on MSNBC: Two Black Gay Men Anchor "The Weekend" MSNBC breaks new ground with The Weekend, co-hosted by Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels—making them the first Black gay male duo to anchor a network news program. This is a major milestone in media representation. 💔 Sending Love to Big Freedia We close this week honoring Big Freedia, who recently lost her partner of 20 years, Devon Hurst, to complications from diabetes. Our hearts are with her and all who loved Devon during this time. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News, your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn returns with our roundup of stories where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. From political updates in the fight for trans rights in the military to a detailed look at the fashions on the Met Gala red carpet by contributor Benjamin Coy. Queer News keeps you informed, grounded, and connected. Plus, we celebrate community, honor our elders, and spotlight the art that continues to shape queer identity across the globe. Pod in, family—let's get into it. 🏛️ Politics 🔵 Arizona Governor Vetoes Trio of Anti-Trans Bills Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes three harmful bills targeting trans rights and diversity, equity and inclusion reinforcing her ongoing commitment to equal rights in Arizona. 🔴 Supreme Court Reinstates Trump-Era Trans Military Ban In a disappointing reversal, the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's ban on trans service members to go back into effect—impacting thousands of currently serving troops and rolling back hard-won protections. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment ✨ The Met Gala, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style Queer News contributor Benjamin Coy delivers a fabulous recap of the 2025 Met Gala, highlighting queer representation and iconic moments—including a deep dive into Diana Ross' unforgettable gown. 🏳️‍🌈 Honoring Legends at the LGBTQ Wall of Honor We celebrate this year's inductees to the Stonewall Inn's LGBTQ Wall of Honor, including trailblazers like Jiggly Caliente, The Lady Chablis, and Chicago's own Chili Pepper. 🖼️ "The First Homosexuals" Exhibit Opens in Chicago Anna explores a groundbreaking art exhibit at Wrightwood 659 that examines the birth of queer identity across cultures from 1869 to 1939—offering a rare glimpse at queer history through a global lens, while also challenging curatorial gaps in Black representation. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:08 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 03:00 Queer News Headlines 03:34 Arizona Governor Vetoes Trio of Anti-Trans Bills 06:14 Supreme Court Reinstates Trump-Era Trans Military Ban 09:50 Learn more about the Help Stop Hate Campaign, https://ilstophate.org/ 10:20 Support Queer News Coverage at World Pride 2025, https://bit.ly/QNPWorldPride2025 & Meet us there, https://worldpridedc.org/ 10:53 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 11:23 The Met Gala, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style 17:34 Honoring Legends at the LGBTQ Wall of Honor 21:03 "The First Homosexuals" Exhibit Opens in Chicago 25:18 Anna's Got A Word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn is back with another informative episode of Queer News — where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. This week, we celebrate a long-overdue win for trans service members in the military and Robert De Niro's beautiful public support for his trans daughter. We honor Jill Sobule's contribution to queer music and celebrate Doechii's major music milestone. If you need a word of encouragement this week, keep listening till you get to Anna's Word. Let's get into it. 🏛️ Politics A Win for Trans Service Members The Pentagon is ordered to resume gender-affirming care for trans troops after multiple court victories — a huge step forward for inclusion in the military. Trump Targets PBS & NPR In a late-night move, Trump signs an executive order to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, threatening access to fact-based media in rural America. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment Robert De Niro Publicly Supports His Trans Daughter De Niro speaks out with love and clarity after his daughter Airyn comes out as trans, saying, "I don't know what the big deal is." Remembering Jill Sobule The queer music community mourns the tragic death of trailblazing artist Jill Sobule, whose anthem "I Kissed a Girl" paved the way for generations of queer musicians. Doechii Breaks Into the Billboard Top 10 After eight months, Alligator Bites Never Heal cracks the Top 10 — proof that authentic artistry and physical sales still make waves. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:38 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:55 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 03:24 Queer News Headlines 03:50 A Win for Trans Service Members 05:54 Trump Targets PBS & NPR 11:39 Learn more about the Help Stop Hate Campaign, https://ilstophate.org 12:10 Support Queer News Coverage at World Pride 2025, https://bit.ly/QNPWorldPride2025 13:16 Your Mental Health Coverage Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health Coverage, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/mental-health-parity.html 13:47 Robert De Niro Publicly Supports His Trans Daughter 15:06 Remembering Jill Sobule 16:41 Doechii Breaks Into the Billboard Top 10 17:58 Anna's Got A Word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, this week we honor the legacy of the incredible Coretta Scott King, a true trailblazer for Black and LGBTQ+ liberation. In politics, Colorado moves to permanently protect same-sex marriage, Minnesota takes a bold stand against Trump's attacks on trans youth, and George Santos faces the consequences of his deception. In culture and entertainment, BET announces a fabulous celebration for Black queer icons, we mourn the devastating loss of Jiggly Caliente, and Jennifer Beals gifts The L Word fans a gorgeous re-release of her photographic journal. Plus, we wrap up National Poetry Month with a moving poem by James Baldwin. Let's get into it! 🏛️ Politics 1. Colorado Protects Same-Sex Marriage in State Law Governor Jared Polis signs a bill ensuring marriage equality in Colorado, safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights no matter what happens federally. 2. Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Trans Youth Protections Attorney General Keith Ellison leads the charge, standing up to federal bullying and defending the rights and dignity of trans kids. 3. George Santos Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison The disgraced former congressman faces serious time behind bars after convictions for wire fraud and identity theft. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment 4. BET Hosts 3rd Annual Black + Iconic Soirée Honoring LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Black queer excellence shines as Bob the Drag Queen, Hope Giselle, Ashlee Marie Preston, and others are celebrated for their impact. 5. Community Mourns Loss of Drag Legend Jiggly Caliente RuPaul's Drag Race alum and activist Bianca Castro, aka Jiggly Caliente, passes away at 44, leaving behind a powerful legacy. 6. Jennifer Beals Re-Releases The L Word Photographic Journal Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking series with intimate snapshots captured by Beals herself, celebrating queer storytelling history. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 04:18 Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 04:38 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 05:48 Queer News Headlines 06:19 Colorado Protects Same-Sex Marriage in State Law 08:40 Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Trans Youth Protections 11:53 George Santos Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison 15:08 BET Hosts 3rd Annual Black + Iconic Soirée Honoring LGBTQ+ Trailblazers 17:11 Community Mourns Loss of Drag Legend Jiggly Caliente 19:54 Jennifer Beals Re-Releases The L Word Photographic Journal 22:10 Anna's Got A Word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn — we're talking legal wins and loses, representation on-screen, and unmatched excellence on the basketball court. A U.S. federal appeals court deals a blow to Trump's anti-trans military ban, affirming the right of our trans siblings to serve with pride. But across the pond, the UK Supreme Court drops a devastating ruling stripping trans people of legal recognition. In culture, we lift up the groundbreaking TLC show Jay & Pamela — a love story breaking barriers around disability, queerness, and visibility. We mourn the cancellation of Clean Slate, Laverne Cox's bold sitcom, and celebrate WNBA icon Candace Parker as the LA Sparks announce her jersey retirement this Pride Month. And to close, we honor Black lesbian poet Pat Parker for Lesbian Visibility Week with her searing classic, my lover is a woman. This episode is a ride through pain, pride, power — and the poetry that keeps us grounded. Let's get into it, family. 💜🏳️‍🌈 🏛️ Politics 9th Circuit Court Blocks Trump-Era Trans Military Ban Federal appeals court upholds preliminary injunction, allowing trans servicemembers to serve while the legal battle continues. UK Supreme Court Strips Trans People of Legal Recognition A devastating ruling ties legal gender strictly to birth sex, nullifying Gender Recognition Certificates and setting back trans rights. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment TLC's Jay & Pamela Shines Bright in Disability & LGBTQ+ Representation A great new reality show follows a trans man and his fiancée as they navigate love, life, and layered identities. Prime Video Cancels Clean Slate, Starring Laverne Cox & George Wallace The heartfelt sitcom — Norman Lear's final show — gets cut after just one season. LA Sparks to Retire Candace Parker's Jersey During Pride Month The WNBA legend will be honored June 29th, solidifying her place in history as one of the game's greats. ✊🏽 Anna's Word Honoring Pat Parker for Lesbian Visibility Week Black lesbian poet and activist Pat Parker's legacy lives on through her revolutionary work, including her iconic poem "my lover is a woman." 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 00:40 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 01:08 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 01:38 - Queer News Headlines 02:14 - 9th Circuit Court Blocks Trump-Era Trans Military Ban 06:07 - UK Supreme Court Strips Trans People of Legal Recognition 13:30 - TLC's Jay & Pamela Shines Bright in Disability & LGBTQ+ Representation 16:41 - Prime Video Cancels Clean Slate, Starring Laverne Cox & George Wallace 19:25 - LA Sparks to Retire Candace Parker's Jersey During Pride Month 21:55 - Anna's Got A Word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, this week we're celebrating political wins in Colorado and Boise, shining a light on the Curve Foundation's Power List, and spotlighting NFL player Khalen Saunders for creating space in sports for LGBTQ athletes. From politics to pop culture, Anna brings the stories that matter to our community—amplified, unfiltered, and with plenty of heart. In Politics: Colorado Comes Through: The state House passes groundbreaking bills protecting gender-affirming care, shielding trans kids and their families, and recognizing abortion as a constitutional right. Boise Stands Tall: Despite Idaho's ban on flying non-governmental flags, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean affirms the city will keep flying the Pride flag. The best part? The bill has no enforcement mechanism. Sometimes resistance is as simple as staying the course. In Culture & Entertainment: Curve Power List Honors Anna: That's right — our very own Anna DeShawn made the 2025 Curve Power List! Shoutout to the Curve Foundation for recognizing LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary folks shaping culture and policy. What an honor to be listed among such icons. Chicago Tops Queer Travel Safety Index: Misterb&b names Chicago the #1 safest city for LGBTQ+ travelers in the U.S., beating out places like Seattle, San Francisco, and Honolulu. Come through, Chi-town! NFL Allyship in Action: Saints player Khalen Saunders is hosting a football camp for LGBTQ+ athletes in St. Louis, co-led by bisexual former Cowboy RK Russell. Saunders says being an ally means showing up — and he's doing just that. GLAAD Awards on Hulu: Don't forget to stream the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, now on Hulu. Let's celebrate those who tell our stories right. 💬 Community Shout-Out Royal's TDOV Voice Note: We close out our Trans Day of Visibility series with Royal, reminding us all that you are right on time — no matter when you arrive. Thank you to the 21 voices who made our most listened-to episode of the year. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 01:43 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:28 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 03:27 Queer News Headlines 03:59 Colorado Comes Through 07:14 Boise Stands Tall 10:03 Curve Power List Honors Anna 13:22 Chicago Tops Queer Travel Safety Index 15:11 NFL Allyship in Action 18:08 Annas Got A Word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week, we're turning up the volume on resistance and resilience. From nationwide "Hands Off" protests to major political wins in Wisconsin and Montana, the people are making their voices heard. We also honor the lives of Linda Moran and Kaitoria "Kai" Bankz — two trans women taken too soon. In culture, I'll take you to AIDSWatch on Capitol Hill, celebrate TS Madison's game-changing Starter House, and gush over trans love in Survival of the Thickest. Let's get into it, family — because our stories matter. ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎙️ 🗳️ In Politics This Week: Hands Off Our Democracy!: Over 1,200 protests in all 50 states demanding justice, economic equality, and protections for vulnerable communities. Wisconsin Victory: Liberal Judge Susan Crawford wins the most expensive state supreme court race in U.S. history — defeating a Trump-backed candidate and keeping the court's liberal majority intact. Montana Pushback: A judge blocks an anti-trans bathroom bill, with support from trans legislators like Rep. Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell leading the charge. We Speak Their Names: Linda Becerra Moran, a Latina trans woman in LA killed by police while in mental health crisis. Kaitoria "Kai" Bankz, a Black trans woman shot on Trans Day of Visibility in Alabama during a suspected setup. 🎭 In Culture & Entertainment: AIDSWatch 2025: Anna shares her powerful experience advocating on Capitol Hill with 560 advocates to fully fund HIV/AIDS services and Medicaid. TS Madison Starter House: TS launches a reentry home for formerly incarcerated Black trans women in Atlanta, offering housing, therapy, job help & more — fully people-funded! Trans Joy on Screen: Peppermint brings trans love & representation in Survival of the Thickest Season 2 — a show all about the happy endings we all deserve. 📝 Anna's Word: To honor National Poetry Month, Anna shares a portion of Ego Tripping by the legendary Nikki Giovanni — a tribute to Black womanhood, queer power, and flying high on our own terms. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 01:43 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:02 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:32 - Queer News Headlines 03:09 - Hands Off Our Democracy! 05:16 - We Speak Their Names: Linda Becerra Moran and Kaitoria "Kai" Bankz 10:17 - Montana Pushback 14:46 - AIDSWatch 2025 18:12 - TS Madison Starter House 19:47 - Trans Joy on Screen 22:16 - Annas Got A word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, Happy Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ This episode is unlike anything we've ever done. We handed the mic over to our trans siblings to share messages of love, rage, resilience, and hope. From powerful testimonies to calls for action, 19 voices remind us why visibility matters—and why we must fight for more than survival. In this episode you'll hear: ✨Natasha Rothwell speaks truth on the GLAAD Honors red carpet ✨The importance of showing up for our trans sibs ✨19 heartfelt messages from trans sibs from across the country 🏳️‍⚧️ ✨Anna's Got a Word-the word this week is love ❤️ Don't keep this episode to yourself—share it. Let's celebrate our trans fam together 🎙️ 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 01:43 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 02:10 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 05:20 - Quba! https://www.qubafilm.com 06:50 - Advertise on Queer News, https://bit.ly/QNPMediaKit2024 07:15 - Subscribe to BLACKlines, https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters/ 08:11 - 19 messages of love and hope to our trans fam Transgender Day of Visibility Resources Trans Journalists Association https://www.transjournalists.org Campfire Open Mic https://www.instagram.com/thecampfirelv We See Each Other by Tre'Vell Anderson https://www.trevellanderson.com/store/p/weseeeachotherbook Historically Black Phrases by jarrett hill & Tre'vell Anderson https://www.trevellanderson.com/store/p/historicalblackphrases Black. Fat. Femme. By Dr. Jon Paul https://www.doctorjonpaul.com/blackfatfemmebook The Trans Capitalist https://thetranscapitalist.com Canna Equity IL Coalition https://www.cannabisequityil.org https://www.instagram.com/CannaEquityIL Wholesome Healing https://www.whliam.com 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this episode, Anna & Amanda discuss the life and activism of Bobbie Lea Bennett, the first person with a disability ever to receive gender affirming surgery in the United States. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ Why Bobbie drove from San Diego to Washington D.C. to confront President Carter. ✅ What Bobbie did to celebrate her 1974 acceptance into a gender care clinic. ✅ Who referred to Bobbie as "Bionic Woman." This is Queer History Done Right. Undead Voice: https://undeadvoice.com More about Amanda & Yesterqueers Yesterqueers founder Amanda W. Timpson (she/her) is an accidental public historian, a former television executive, and a Carrie Fisher-inspired sass factory who is passionate about exploring and celebrating the broad expanse of queer history. As the descendent of a long line of writers and raconteurs (and more than a few skilled bullshit artists), storytelling is part of Amanda's DNA. She believes that restorative storytelling is our most powerful tool for connection, understanding, and change. Follow her across social media @yesterqueers. Learn more about Yesterqueers here, https://yesterqueers.com 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Amanda W. Timpson. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, it's your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, and this is Queer News—your go-to source where race & sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. This week, we celebrate a huge win as Boston declares itself a sanctuary city for trans and queer folks, setting a powerful precedent for protection and inclusion. But while some progress is made, we're also facing new threats—Trump's administration is considering devastating cuts to HIV prevention funding, putting lives at risk. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell are finally getting long-overdue justice. And in culture and entertainment, Doechii is shaking up the charts, Patrik Ian Polk is set to bring a Black queer classic to the screen, and women's basketball is thriving like never before. You already know—this is an episode you don't want to miss. So let's get into it! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 01:28 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 01:50 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:33 - Queer News headlines 🗳️ Politics: 03:20 🏙️ Boston takes a stand – The city declares itself a sanctuary for trans and queer communities, ensuring protection and support. 05:56 💰 HIV funding at risk – The Trump administration threatens to slash $700M from prevention programs, endangering crucial services. 09:09 🎖️ Justice for LGBTQ+ vets – Those dishonorably discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell finally get a chance to reclaim their benefits. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment: 12:20 🎤 Doechii's viral takeover – Her track "Anxiety" dominates TikTok, with Will Smith joining in on the trend. 15:26 📚 A Black queer classic on screen – Patrik Ian Polk is set to direct Invisible Life, bringing a groundbreaking novel to life. 17:04 🏆 Women's basketball makes history – Unrivaled crowns its first-ever champion, proving the power of women in sports. 19:30 💬 💡 Anna's Got a Word: This week's message is all about perseverance—how we push forward, no matter the obstacles. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Listen to Red for Revolution https://www.redforrevolution.com/listen Anxiety Dance Trend https://www.tiktok.com/@willsmith/video/7481699258819693870?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7383826400568051242 Subscribe to BLACKlines https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters/ Learn more about Amanda with Yesterqueers https://www.yesterqueers.com/ Watch 2AM Ricky Interview with Anna DeShawn https://youtu.be/g8CppEWp10c 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this episode, Anna & Amanda have a wide-ranging conversation about Jeanne Córdova and what lessons from her work are most relevant today. Born in Germany and raised in Los Angeles, Jeanne Córdova was the mother of the West Coast LGBTQ movement. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ Why entering a convent helped her realize she was a lesbian ✅ How she became a millionaire ✅ What a lifetime of activism taught her about gender and identity This is Queer History Done Right. 'When We Were Outlaws:' https://bookshop.org/a/86770/9781935226512 More about Amanda & Yesterqueers Yesterqueers founder Amanda W. Timpson (she/her) is an accidental public historian, a former television executive, and a Carrie Fisher-inspired sass factory who is passionate about exploring and celebrating the broad expanse of queer history. As the descendent of a long line of writers and raconteurs (and more than a few skilled bullshit artists), storytelling is part of Amanda's DNA. She believes that restorative storytelling is our most powerful tool for connection, understanding, and change. Follow her across social media @yesterqueers. Learn more about Yesterqueers here, https://yesterqueers.com 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Amanda W. Timpson. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Family, welcome back to Queer News, where we break down the stories that matter to us—because our stories deserve to be heard. This week, we honor Amyri Dior, a Black trans woman whose life was tragically cut short, and we refuse to let her story go untold. In politics, we celebrate comrades who are standing up for our community, from Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear's continued support to Rep. Sarah McBride finally clapping back at those who refuse to respect her identity. Meanwhile, a new Gallup poll confirms what we've always known—we're not just surviving, we're thriving, with nearly 1 in 10 Americans identifying as LGBTQ+. In culture and entertainment, Chappell Roan gives country music a sapphic spin, and Diana Portillo wins a decade-long legal battle for trans workplace rights. Plus, we dive into the Unrivaled playoffs and how this league has set a new bar for women's basketball. The Breakdown: 🕊️ We honor the life of Amyri Dior, a Black trans woman whose tragic story reminds us of the urgent fight against violence in our community. 🏛️ In politics, Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear doubles down on LGBTQ+ protections, while Rep. Sarah McBride boldly stands up against relentless misgendering in Congress. 📊 A new Gallup survey confirms what we've always known—our LGBTQ+ family is growing stronger, with nearly 1 in 10 Americans identifying as part of the community. 🎶 In entertainment, Chappell Roan stirs up country music with a lesbian anthem, and Diana Portillo wins a decade-long battle for justice after workplace discrimination. 🎙️The Podcasthon. We are participating and celebrating Taskforce Community and Prevention Services 🏀 Plus, in sports, we break down the Unrivaled playoffs and why women's basketball needs our support now more than ever. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 01:28 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 01:53 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 02:48 - Queer News headlines 03:52 - We remember Amyri Dior 06:16 - Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear doubles down on LGBTQ+ protections 08:42 - Rep. Sarah McBride boldly stands up against relentless misgendering in Congress 15:40 - Gallup survey confirms nearly 1 in 10 Americans identifying as part of the community. 17:26 - Diana Portillo wins a decade-long battle for justice after workplace discrimination 18:33 - Chappell Roan stirs up country music with a lesbian anthem 20:07 - The Podcasthon. We are participating and celebrating Taskforce Community and Prevention Services 23:43 - The Unrivaled semifinals set new records 26:54 - Chaya, Mechanics Shop Femme, needs our support 26:54 - Anna's Got a Word 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this episode, Anna & Amanda dive deep into the story of Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey, the Mother of the Blues. Born and raised in Alabama, she first took to the stage around the age of 12 and never looked back. Over the course of her nearly 40-year career Ma Rainey subverted every expectation with style and changed the face of American music. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ How Ma Rainey got her name ✅ Who once said that "after performing and working with Ma Rainey there was nowhere to go but to the Lord" ✅ Why Bessie Smith once had to bail Ma Rainey out of jail This is Queer History Done Right. The Brister English Project: https://bristerep.org/ More about Amanda & Yesterqueers Yesterqueers founder Amanda W. Timpson (she/her) is an accidental public historian, a former television executive, and a Carrie Fisher-inspired sass factory who is passionate about exploring and celebrating the broad expanse of queer history. As the descendent of a long line of writers and raconteurs (and more than a few skilled bullshit artists), storytelling is part of Amanda's DNA. She believes that restorative storytelling is our most powerful tool for connection, understanding, and change. Follow her across social media @yesterqueers. Learn more about Yesterqueers here, https://yesterqueers.com 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Amanda W. Timpson Brought to you by E3 Radio and distributed on The Qube.

Family, this week on Queer News, Sam Nordquist is our top story as prosecutors reveal horrifying new details and expand charges in his brutal murder case. In politics, Montana delivers an unexpected win for trans rights, with nearly half of the state's Republican lawmakers breaking ranks to defeat anti-trans bills. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom raises eyebrows by aligning with far-right extremist Charlie Kirk on a trans sports issue—what was he thinking? In culture and entertainment, MSNBC makes history with a groundbreaking new show featuring Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels, and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces her retirement after 20 seasons. Plus, a special queer book tip and an empowering word on resilience from Anna. Tap in, family—this is Queer News. Top Stories: ⚖️ Justice for Sam Nordquist - Shocking new details emerge as prosecutors file additional charges in his horrific murder case. 🏳️‍⚧️ Montana's unexpected win for trans rights - 29 Republicans break ranks to vote down extreme anti-trans bills. 🎤 Governor Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk - The California governor aligned with Charlie, an anti-LGBTQ extremist, on trans athletes. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment: 📺 MSNBC makes history - Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels become the first Black gay men to co-host a major cable news show. 🏀 Diana Taurasi retires - Celebrating the WNBA legend after 20 years on the court. 📚 Queer book tip - Exploring Black queer ethics in Harlem's historic underground. 💡 Plus, Anna's Got a Word on rejection & resilience - because one "no" shouldn't stop your dreams! Tune in now! 🎧 #QueerNews #LGBTQ #TransRights #BlackQueerExcellence #Podcast 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 2:08 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:31 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:34 - Queer News headlines 4:16 - Justice for Sam Nordquist - Shocking new details emerge as prosecutors file additional charges in his horrific murder case. 8:52 - Montana's unexpected win for trans rights - 29 Republicans break ranks to vote down extreme anti-trans bills. 14:31 - Governor Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk - The California governor aligned with Charlie, an anti-LGBTQ extremist, on trans athletes. 18:09 - Learn more about Amanda with Yesterqueers https://www.yesterqueers.com/ & watch our Women's History Video on Isabel Pell, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGy9_rNIY2eO9GaWXnlfqnsds-QG9pTw4 18:53 - Subscribe to BLACKlines, https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters/ 19:47 - Queer book tip - Exploring Black queer ethics in Harlem's historic underground. 21:41 - MSNBC makes history - Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels become the first Black gay men to co-host a major cable news show. 24:36 - Diana Taurasi retires - Celebrating the WNBA legend after 20 years on the court. 26:34 - Anna's Got a Word on rejection & resilience - because one "no" shouldn't stop your dreams! 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

In this episode, Anna & Amanda uncover the untold story of Isabel Pell—Raised among New York's elite, she ditched high society, defied expectations, and ultimately joined the fight against the Nazis in France.This bold and rebellious queer woman defied expectations, loved who she wanted, and risked her life by joining the French Resistance during WWII. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ How she was banished from NYC's elite for breaking all the rules ✅ The dramatic queer love affair that ended in a crash over the North Sea ✅ Why she risked it all to join the French Resistance in WWII LGBTQ stories must be told so history won't erase us! This is Queer History Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ More about Amanda & Yesterqueers Yesterqueers founder Amanda W. Timpson (she/her) is an accidental public historian, a former television executive, and a Carrie Fisher-inspired sass factory who is passionate about exploring and celebrating the broad expanse of queer history. As the descendent of a long line of writers and raconteurs (and more than a few skilled bullshit artists), storytelling is part of Amanda's DNA. She believes that restorative storytelling is our most powerful tool for connection, understanding, and change. Follow her across social media @yesterqueers. Learn more about Yesterqueers here, https://yesterqueers.com 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Amanda W. Timpson. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week we're diving into some tough but necessary conversations. Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity from its civil rights law, and the Pentagon is actively targeting trans service members, forcing them out of the military. But in the face of these attacks, we also have stories of resilience—like a major lawsuit challenging Trump's executive orders and my exciting new role as the newsletter coordinator for BLACKlines, keeping Black LGBTQ+ stories alive. Plus, we celebrate Black queer excellence at the Oscars and dive into a powerful queer women's history series. Let's get into it! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 🏛️ Politics Iowa Rolls Back Trans Protections – Iowa makes history for all the wrong reasons, becoming the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights law. We break down what this means and the powerful protests that took place. Pentagon's Trans Search – The military is now identifying trans service members for removal, enforcing Trump's executive order on binary gender recognition. We discuss the devastating impact and ongoing legal challenges. Lawsuit Against Trump's Executive Orders – The AIDS Foundation of Chicago, National Urban League, and National Fair Housing Alliance are fighting back against harmful DEI bans and Medicaid cuts. 🎭 Culture & Entertainment BLACKlines Newsletter Relaunch – I'm honored to take the lead on this historic Black LGBTQ+ publication, amplifying our voices in journalism! Queer Women's History Series with Yesterqueers – We're shining a light on queer icons like Isabel Pell, Ma Rainey, Bobbie Lea Bennett, and Jeanne Cordova. National Rainbow College Fund – A scholarship program providing crucial support to LGBTQ+ students. 🏆 Entertainment & Sports Oscars Recap – Paul Tazewell makes history as the first Black gay man to win Best Costume Design for Wicked. But did the winners of Emilia Pérez completely ignore trans visibility? Unrivaled Playoffs – The race for the top four is on! Who's making it to the postseason? 💡 Anna's Got a Word This week's word comes from suffragist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, reminding us that "True peace is not merely the absence of war, it is the presence of justice." Tune in, stay informed, and keep fighting for our stories! 🎧✨ #QueerNews 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 2:27 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:57 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:40 - Queer News headlines 4:43 - Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity from its civil rights law 11:40 - The Pentagon is actively targeting trans service members, forcing them out of the military 15:14 - A major lawsuit challenging Trump's executive orders 18:02 - Carter's Blog - The Importance (and Nuances) of Queer Resiliency, https://e3radio.fm/2025/02/10/the-importance-and-nuances-of-queer-resiliency 19:18 - Listen and subscribe to Not Too Productive, https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/not-too-productive-podcast 19:57 - Anna has an exciting new role as the newsletter coordinator for BLACKlines, keeping Black LGBTQ+ stories alive. Plus, Anna has a dope Queer Women's History is on the way featuring Amanda W. Timpson of Yesterqueers 28:34 - The National Rainbow College Fund is accepting applications 28:54 - We celebrate Paul Tazewell becoming the first Black Gay man to win best costume designer at the Oscars 32:56 - Anna's Got a Word, "We All We Got" 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News: We remember trans trailblazer Elisa Rae Shupe, her fight for recognition, and the heartbreaking circumstances of her passing. In politics, Maine's governor stands tall against Trump's anti-trans rhetoric. In culture and entertainment, we celebrate Raquel Willis, named one of Time's Women of the Year, and her powerful message to the trans community. Brittney Griner cancels a speaking engagement over a suspicious hotel message and Angel Reese dominates making Unrivaled history. ✨ This week's highlights: 🏳️‍⚧️ Honoring Elisa Rae Shupe's legacy & final words 🏆 Raquel Willis' Time Woman of the Year honor ⚖️ Maine Gov. Janet Mills vs. Trump on trans rights 🚨 Brittney Griner's safety scare at a hotel 🏀 Angel Reese's historic 20-20 game in Unrivaled 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 00:40 - 2AM Ricky's interview is available. Listen here or Watch it here 1:48 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:08 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:58 - Queer News headlines 3:36 - Sam Nordquist investigation update 5:05 - Honoring Elisa Rae Shupe's legacy & final words 9:52 - Maine Gov. Janet Mills vs. Trump on trans rights 13:14 - Carter's Blog - The Importance (and Nuances) of Queer Resiliency, https://e3radio.fm/2025/02/10/the-importance-and-nuances-of-queer-resiliency 14:29 - Listen and subscribe to Not Too Productive, https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/not-too-productive-podcast 15:08 - Learn more about the Church Within a Church Movement, https://www.cwac.us/ 16:15 - Queer News Tip: Check out radio show Queery on WORT 89.9FM 17:30 - Raquel Willis' Time Woman of the Year honor 19:50 - Brittney Griner's safety scare at a hotel 22:27 - Angel Reese's historic 20-20 game in Unrivaled 25:03 - Anna's Got a Word, "We All We Got" 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

From poetry to hip-hop, pain to purpose, 2AM Ricky has always known the power of words. In this episode, he sits down with Anna DeShawn to discuss his rise to fame, the losses that shaped him, and how faith fuels his music. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔥 The story behind his history-making success 💔 How grief transformed his artistry ✨ The spiritual side of songwriting 🏳️‍⚧️ The importance of queer and trans representation in music 🎧 Tune in now & get inspired! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News, we honor the lives of Sam andTahiry, two Black trans individuals whose tragic deaths remind us why we must continue to speak their names and fight for justice. In politics, Lambda Legal secures a major win for gender-affirming care, while the people protest in NYC after transgender and queer identities are erased from the Stonewall Monument website. Plus, Darian Aaron from GLAAD brings us a special report on an upcoming conference supporting gay men who want to have children. And in entertainment, have you seen KWN & Kehlani's latest steamy music video? Let's get into it! 🎧🏳️‍🌈 This Week's Highlights: 🎶 2AM Ricky Makes History – First Black trans man to hit #1 on the charts. Exclusive interview drops Friday! 🕊️ We remember Sam & Tahiry – Honoring two Black trans lives lost too soon. ⚖️ Legal Victory for Gender-Affirming Care – Lambda Legal & ACLU secure a major win. 🏳️‍⚧️ Stonewall Monument Protest – Over 1,000 rally after "transgender" and "queer" are erased from the National Park Service website. 🏙️ Worcester Becomes a Trans Sanctuary City – A big step for LGBTQ+ rights. 🎭 Men Having Babies Conference – Special report from GLAAD's Darian Aaron. 🎶 Queer Music Alert – KWN's new video featuring Kehlani is 🔥 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 00:39 - 2AM Ricky Makes History – First Black trans man to hit #1 on the charts. Exclusive interview drops Friday! 1:36 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:01 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:00 - Queer News headlines 3:53 - We remember Sam & Tahiry – Honoring two Black trans lives lost too soon. 9:22 - Legal Victory for Gender-Affirming Care – Lambda Legal & ACLU secure a major win. 11:40 - Stonewall Monument Protest – Over 1,000 rally after "transgender" and "queer" are erased from the National Park Service website. 15:11 - Worcester Becomes a Trans Sanctuary City – A big step for LGBTQ+ rights. 17:36 - Carter's Blog - The Importance (and Nuances) of Queer Resiliency, https://e3radio.fm/2025/02/10/the-importance-and-nuances-of-queer-resiliency 18:50 - Learn more about the Church Within a Church Movement, https://www.cwac.us/ 19:53 - Men Having Babies Conference – Special report from GLAAD's Darian Aaron. 23:24 - Queer Music Alert – KWN's new video featuring Kehlani is 🔥 25:36 - Your Unrivaled update 27:04 - Anna's Got a Word, "We All We Got" 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

The People Are Rising Up! Family, wild and wicked don't even begin to describe the political chaos we're facing right now. But let me tell you—resistance is here. From the streets to the halls of Congress, leaders like Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Elizabeth Warren, and Maxine Waters are speaking out, and our legal warriors are taking these executive orders to court. In this episode, we break down the latest attacks on LGBTQ rights—from bans on trans athletes and gender-affirming care to the dangerous shifts in federal policies—and the powerful pushback happening in response. 📣 "We will match their energy." — Rep. Ayanna Pressley at the rally against Elon Musk's influence in government affairs. Tune in as we cut through the noise and bring you the truth, the fights, and the victories. Because here at Queer News, we don't just report the news—we make sure you know how to stand in your power. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:51 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:15 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:56 - Queer News headlines 4:09 - Politics 21:11 - Carter blogs about his time in Las Vegas at the Creating Change conference, https://e3radio.fm/2025/02/10/the-importance-and-nuances-of-queer-resiliency/ 22:25- Listen and subscribe to Listeners to Leads, https://galatimedia.com/listeners-to-leads-podcast/ 22:56 - Learn more about the Church Within a Church Movement, https://www.cwac.us/ 24:03 - Culture & Entertainment 32:27 - Anna's Got a Word, "We All We Got" 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week, we kick off Black History Month with some powerful words from Doechii and a reminder: You are exactly who you need to be. 🌟 Anna breaks down the political landscape, from trans military bans to the erasure of LGBTQ+ resources from government websites. Plus, an uplifting story of resilience in Kentucky politics & a powerful response to corporate pride hypocrisy. 📢 In the News: 🏳️‍⚧️ The Trump administration is once again targeting trans service members and erasing LGBTQ+ identities from federal websites. 🌈 Twin Cities Pride sets the standard by cutting ties with Target after their DEI rollback—and the community steps up in a major way! 🎭 Laverne Cox's new show Clean Slate is bringing trans stories to the screen with laughter and heart. 🎶 The queers showed out at the Grammys! We're celebrating Durand Bernarr's nomination, Janelle Monáe & Cynthia Erivo's stellar performances, Beyoncé's historic country music win & Doechii winning best rap album. 💜 Plus, a huge shoutout to Jane for our Queer News Tip for this week! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:52 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:13 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:51 - Queer News headlines 3:25 - The Trump administration is once again targeting trans service members and erasing LGBTQ+ identities from federal websites 9:50 - We celebrate state senator Keturah Herron for being the first out LGBTQ+ woman and first queer person of color ever elected to the Kentucky state Senate 12:10 - Listen and subscribe to Listeners to Leads, https://galatimedia.com/listeners-to-leads-podcast/ 12:41 - Learn more about the Church Within a Church Movement, https://www.cwac.us/ 13:49 - Twin Cities Pride sets the standard by cutting ties with Target after their DEI rollback—and the community steps up in a major way 16:39 - Laverne Cox's new show Clean Slate is bringing trans stories to the screen with laughter and heart. 18:50 - The Queers win at the Grammys 24:47 - Brittney Griner leaving Phoenix Mercury for the Atlanta Dream 26:29 - Anna's Got a Word, "We All We Got" 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn dives into the first chaotic days of the 47th presidency and the real-life impacts on our community. Plus, we're recapping the Creating Change conference—a true queer refuge in these wild and wicked times. From politics to culture, we've got you covered. 🎙️ Chanting for Change: Creating Change wrapped up with a powerful chant: "What side are you on? I'm on freedom's side." This year's conference was a refuge, and I'll share why it felt like a much-needed brave space. 📰 In Politics: The 47th president wasted no time, signing a staggering 26 executive orders on Day 1, targeting LGBTQ rights, climate policies, and more. Rep. Emily Randall fights back against transphobic policies with a powerful statement: her office bathroom is now a safe space for all. Texas Rep. Venton Jones proposes to his partner on the House floor, proving love always wins. 🌟 In Culture & Entertainment: Over 2,500 queers took over Las Vegas for the Creating Change conference where the theme was rooted in resistance, love and power. GLAAD announces nominees for the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards — who made the list? Unrivaled women's sports league is here, and I made a schedule to make sure you don't miss a game! Subscribe to the Queer News podcast newsletter to get the link. Subscribe here, https://bit.ly/UnrivaledSchedule 📚 Anna's Got a Word: Bishop Mariann Budde made a courageous plea to President Trump — let's talk about we can harness the same courage in our own lives. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! 📢 Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 📢 Queer News Tip Line: Got a story I should cover? Send it my way! Details in the show notes. 🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew today! Link in the show notes. 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/QueerNews Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 or email info at e3radio dot fm Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Today's episode drops on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the same day Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. What a juxtaposition. We reflect on what this moment means for our communities and why the work we do matters now more than ever. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾 Here's what we cover today: 🏛️ Inauguration Day 2025: What to expect & why you might want to tune out ⚖️ ERA Declared the 28th Amendment: What it means & what's next 🏀 Unrivaled Women's Basketball League: A new era for the game 💼 The Trevor Project Restructures: Layoffs & the future of LGBTQ+ crisis support 🎤 Creating Change 2025: Anna heads to Vegas & interviews Tre'vell Anderson! Plus, Anna's Got a Word inspired by Dr. King himself. Tune in and remember—We All We Got. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 00:50 - The E3 Radio team heads to Creating Change in Las Vegas 3:41 - The Inauguration of the 47th president 7:56 - President Biden declares the ERA law 13:47 - Listen and subscribe to Women Making Moves, https://www.unlockthemagic.org/women-making-moves 14:22- Watch the LGBTQ+ Rights in 2025 & Beyond Virtual Panel, https://www.youtube.com/live/IsoL-u2G6EU?si=GBTNhpo3jw7i_vDA 15:14 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 15:44 - The Trevor Project announces layoffs and restructuring 18:14 - Tiktok disappeared and reappeared in less than 24 hours 22:08 - Unrivaled launches a new era in women's basketball 24:30 - Anna's Got a Word, "We All We Got" 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! 📢 Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ WATCH - Creating Change 2025: Queer Power, Resistance, & Love in Vegas 🌈 w/ Tre'vell Anderson & Anna DeShawn https://youtu.be/2LPGY8hhzPk Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/QueerNews Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Anna DeShawn kicks off this episode with the fiery highlights of the year's first days and a heartfelt reflection on recent events that have shaped our community. From the staggering devastation of the LA fires to inspiring tales of resilience, this episode is a blend of activism, community, and laughter. 🌟 In This Episode: Hot Topics: Zuckerberg's alarming rollback on DEI initiatives and allowance of hate speech. Mike Johnson's anti-trans bathroom bill at the Capitol and its impact. The shocking LA fires—stories of loss, survival, and community support. Community Spotlight: Introducing HeyFamm, a queer LinkedIn-esque platform providing vital resources for fire relief. Bad Queers Annual EOY Review: With Kris, Shana, and Anna DeShawn! A fun, nostalgic deep dive into 2024, broken down month by month. From Kat Williams' meme-worthy lies on Shannon Sharpe's podcast to the Angela Bassett & Regina King kiss that broke the internet. The Republicans' culture war tactics dissected—serious discussions with a touch of humor. And, of course, the Color Purple drama: Was it "gay enough"? 💬 Anna's Got a Word: A quote from Jimmy Carter inspires us to make a difference wherever and however we can. 📅 Don't Miss This: Live Panel on LGBTQ+ Rights in 2025 and Beyond: Wednesday, 5 PM CST. Moderated by Anna, featuring Chicago's most dynamic leaders. Streaming on E3 Radio's YouTube channel. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:21 - The LA fires are still burning. Here is the HeyFamm resource list, https://www.threads.net/@hey_famm 7:04 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 7:34 - Join the LGBTQ+ Rights in 2025 & Beyond Virtual Panel, https://www.youtube.com/live/IsoL-u2G6EU?si=GBTNhpo3jw7i_vDA 8:13 - Bad Queers 2024 End of the Year Episode 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! 📢 Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/QueerNews Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

Welcome to Season 4! It's a new year, and Anna DeShawn is back to guide us through Queer News where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. While Anna takes time to reflect and recharge, we're revisiting a vital conversation with Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois. In this replay episode, Mony breaks down the actionable steps LGBTQ+ folks can take to safeguard their rights, families, and futures in an increasingly hostile environment. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:29 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Queer News podcast 4:03 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 4:19 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 4:49 - Get your affairs in order 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Key Highlights 🔒 Legal protections for queer families: wills, beneficiaries, powers of attorney 🏥 Safeguarding healthcare privacy and access 🛡️ Preparing for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and attacks 🌍 Supporting displaced LGBTQ+ individuals seeking safety in Illinois 🤝 The power of community: time, talent, and treasure in the fight for equity Mony and Anna share insights on turning hope into action, building resilience, and leaning into the strength of our communities. ❤️ Tune in for practical tips, inspiring stories, and the unwavering reminder that our humanity is never up for compromise. 👉🏽 Visit Equality Illinois for resources and ways to get involved. 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! 📢 Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/QueerNews Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

As we close out 2024, our host Anna DeShawn takes us on a reflective journey through a year filled with triumphs, challenges, and moments that defined our community. This episode revisits an impactful interview with Nico Lang, author of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. Nico's work, highlighting the resilience and joy of trans youth, reminds us of the critical fight ahead: "None of us are free until all of us are free." This final episode of the year, is a heartfelt reflection, a call to action, and a reminder that together, we can navigate the challenges of 2025. 🎁 Special Holiday Promotions 🎵 Keys for Life LLC: Gift music lessons with a permanent 20% discount for new students who sign up before 2025! 📣 Stay Connected Rate, review, and share the Queer News Podcast Subscribe for merch deals: Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/QueerNews Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Produced by Anna DeShawn, edited by Ryan Woodhall, brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on the Qube. 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 2:52 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 3:08 - Reflections, Triumphs, and Challenges: Closing Out 2024 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/QueerNews Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn wraps up the year with a mix of headlines and an exclusive interview you don't want to miss! 🌈 Headlines: The anti-trans provision snuck into a major military spending bill—the first federal anti-trans legislation passed in 30 years. Anna breaks it all down and highlights the senators who stood strong in support of trans rights. Remembering Troy Masters, LGBTQ media pioneer and founder of the L.A. Blade. Revry TV's groundbreaking call for drag kings! Learn how you or your favorite king can join this exciting competition. 🎥 Interview Spotlight: Anna chats with award-winning filmmaker Anthony Williams about his latest project, It's Not You, It's Me—a heartfelt and hilarious dating docu-series for gay men. Anthony shares his vision for showcasing love and connection in the queer community, the inspiration behind the series, and how you can support its creation. ✨ Plus, Anna spreads holiday cheer with merch updates, a special shout-out to the QCrew, and an inspiring reminder to lean into love and rest this season. 📢 Tune in to Queer News, where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. Follow & Support: Support Anthony's series: SecondGlanceProductions.com/contribute Subscribe for merch deals: Queer News Newsletter Follow Anna on social for the latest queer news updates! We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:05 - Shop our merch store, https://queermedia.myshopify.com/ 2:31 - Top Queer News headlines 8:54 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 9:21 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 9:39 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 10:25 - Jordan Alexander on her new album, being an unrelenting artist, and the Gossip Girl Journey 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Drag Kings to the front - Apply Herehttps://www.revry.tv/king-of-drag-application Shop the Merch Storehttps://queermedia.myshopify.com/ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcastEmail: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletterhttps://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tiphttps://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrewhttps://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, as she winds down to the end of the year with a few top queer news headlines and an exclusive interview with Jordan Alexander. Jordan Alexander, the breakout star of HBO Max's Gossip Girl reboot, describes herself as an unrelenting artist, blazing her own path in music and entertainment! In this episode of Queer News with Anna DeShawn: Jordan reflects on her transformative role as Julien Calloway. The story behind her new album Now You're Caught Up, which captures personal growth, heartbreak, and resilience. Her journey as an independent, out, and proud queer artist. Why affirmations like "I am enough" keep her grounded in today's politically charged world. 🎶 Hear about her standout track "I Don't Want to Lose You" and her collaboration on the remix of "Scared to Get Close" featuring reggae-dancehall artist Omega Mighty. This is a MUST LISTEN! Jordan reminds us what it means to live life on your own terms. 💬 Share your thoughts and favorite moments! 📲 Stream Jordan's new album and check out her latest music video on YouTube. #JordanAlexander #QueerArtist #GossipGirl #QueerNews #LGBTQMusic #IndependentArtist #Affirmations #QueerPride #LGBTQCommunity 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:35 - Get Your Family ornament, https://queermedia.myshopify.com/ 2:24 - Top Queer News headlines 7:02 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 7:17 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 7:47 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 8:33 - Jordan Alexander on her new album, being an unrelenting artist, and the Gossip Girl Journey 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Shop Now - Get the Commemorative Family Ornament Today! https://queermedia.myshopify.com/ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, for a power-packed episode of Queer News. This week, we dive into the Supreme Court case on trans healthcare bans—a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights—with insights from ACLU attorney Chase Strangio and a look at the inspiring activism of Raquel Willis and Hope Giselle. Anna also celebrates the success of the Queer News merch line, shares a holiday gift-giving promo, and spotlights an inspiring interview with a trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocate and military service member, Isaiah Wilkins. Stay informed, empowered, and connected as we navigate the stories shaping our queer community. Don't miss it! 📢 Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:30 - Get Your Family Hoodie, https://queermedia.myshopify.com/ 3:30 - A report on the Historic Supreme Court Hearing on Trans Rights 9:46 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 10:01 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 10:31 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 11:18 - Isaiah Wilkins talks winning his legal fight against the United States Military ban on soldiers living with HIV 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Shop Now - Get Your Family Hoodie Today! https://queermedia.myshopify.com/ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

Join your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, for this powerful Queer News World AIDS Day special. In this episode, we confront a critical yet under-discussed issue: the impact of HIV on Black women. Through heartfelt storytelling, historical context, and expert voices, Anna shines a light on systemic inequalities, cultural stigmas, and the resilience of Black women in the face of an epidemic. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn reports on Quanesha "Cocoa" Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina. In politics, Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women's bathroom in the US Capitol. In culture & entertainment, Jussie Smollett's conviction has been overturned in Illinois, BlaqueOut Magazine releases an interactive map to remember our trans siblings and Khalid is outed by an ex-boyfriend. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 3:38 - Top Queer News stories 4:22 - Quanesha "Cocoa" Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina 7:16 - Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women's bathroom in the US Capitol 14:53 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 15:12 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 15:40 - Jussie Smollett's conviction has been overturned in Illinois 20:00 - BlaqueOut Magazine releases an interactive map to remember our trans siblings 22:36 - Khalid is outed by an ex-boyfriend & claps back with the best reply 24:38 - Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Check out BlaqueOut Magazine T.R.A.I.I. ​​https://blaqueout.com/traii Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn we remember trans pioneer Sir Lady Java. I'm still over this election. Can we start there? But there were a lot of wins by LGBTQ folks across the country so let's run those down. Nex Benedict's school district is found to have violated multiple Title IX violations. A group of fraternity bros decided to commit a hate crime, I'll tell you all about it, and let's talk about the LGBTQ folks nominated for Grammy's. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 2:15 - Top Queer News stories 3:04 - We remember Sir Lady Java 6:38 - LGBTQ politicians win across the country 12:52 - Nex Benedicts school is found to have violated multiple Title IX violations 16:52 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 17:07 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 17:37 - A group of fraternity bros decided to commit a hate crime 22:03 - Let's celebrate the LGBTQ folks nominated for Grammy's 23:47 - Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn she digs into the aftermath of Trump's shocking re-election and dissects its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. Anna is pleased to have Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, join us as we explore practical steps to legally and personally protect ourselves and our loved ones. Don't miss this essential discussion on how to prepare, protect, and persist during challenging times. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:29 - Anna DeShawn reflects on Trump's win 9:27 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 9:46 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 10:12 - Mony & Anna talk about how to prepare and protect your rights 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Equality Illinois Resources https://www.equalityillinois.us/lgbtq-resource-guide/ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn there is no bigger story than the presidential election taking place tomorrow. The stakes are high and so it our anxiety. Let's talk about it. In culture and entertainment, a teacher outs a trans student in the UK and gets banned, one of Matthew Shepard's murderers tries to get his sentence reduced, and we have a follow up to the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride in Atlanta. They know who did it. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Beyonce at Kamala Harris rally in Houston, Texas 2:56 - Top Queer News stories 3:34 - It's time to vote! Election Day is tomorrow #voteblue 10:11 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 10:35 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 11:05 - A teacher outs a trans student in the UK and gets banned 13:47 - One of Matthew Shepard's murderers tries to get his sentence reduced 15:52 - The hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride in Atlanta. They know who did it. 18:59 - Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

In this special episode join Anna DeShawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they explore the fascinating and groundbreaking life of Hattie McDaniel. We know Hattie was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind but what you probably didn't know was that she was bisexual. Tune in to her remarkable journey in old Hollywood and the untold stories of her journey. From her involvement in the secretive Sewing Circle to her friendships with influential figures and the challenges she faced in a segregated society. This video sheds light on the complexities and triumphs of an incredible woman who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and Black culture. #LGBTQHistory #HattieMcDaniel #QueerHistory #HollywoodSecrets #BlackExcellence #BisexualIcons #Trailblazers #HiddenHistories #LGBTQIcons #FilmHistory #HollywoodLegends 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

In this special episode join Anna Deshawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they dive into the incredible story of Amelio Robles, the first openly transgender soldier in Mexican military history. Discover how Robles, a Colonel who fought under Zapata, transitioned in the early 20th century and was embraced by his comrades for embodying the epitome of a machismo soldier. In this video, learn how Amelio navigated post-war life, maintained his authentic identity, and left a lasting legacy that challenges conventional narratives around gender and history. Don't miss this powerful episode that not only honors Amelio Robles but also celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. #AmelioRobles #LGBTQHistoryMonth #QueerHistory #HispanicHeritageMonth #TransPride #RevolutionaryHero #AnnaDeshawn #AmandaTheHistorian Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn will report on the groundbreaking case of Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice. In politics, Anna will examine the transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao and celebrate the progress made for LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." And finally, we'll bring you uplifting stories from the world of culture and entertainment, including the rescue of a beloved queer bar and the incredible achievements of four queer individuals who received the MacArthur Genius Grant. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Amanda of Yesterqueers intros our next LGBTQ history video on Amelio Robles 2:11 - Top Queer News stories 2:52 - Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice 5:21 - Let's examine the transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao 8:18 - LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell. 11:33 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 12:02 Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 12:32 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/ 13:15 - Queer bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene raises $196,000 to rebuild 15:59 - Four queers receiving the MacArthur Genius Grant 19:54 - Raven-Symoné is back on television 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This episode is part of a series celebrating LGBTQ History Month by uncovering the histories you didn't know you needed to know. We will cover the: Known Story of Matthew Shepard Nuances and Complexities Role of Media and Misrepresentation Intersecting Issues Unheard Connections Concluding Thoughts and Legacy Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:23 - Intro Amanda of Yesterqueers 4:43 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 4:58 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/ 5:42 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 6:12 - The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn sits down with award-winning journalist Nico Lange to discuss their book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era." Listen in as Nico shares the powerful and diverse stories of trans and non-binary teens across the U.S., the intersections of identity, and the pressing political challenges they face. This episode is a must-listen for understanding the true spectrum of trans experiences in today's world. In addition, Anna would be remiss if you didn't also report on a few Queer News headlines that you need to know about: A groundbreaking win for trans rights: Diana Portillo, a Latina trans woman wins a major lawsuit against McDonald's for discrimination. The election is 28 days away: Anna talks about canvassing in Racine,Wisconsin for the Harris/Waltz ticket Honoring queer history: Chicago's iconic Warehouse is officially designated a landmark, celebrating the birthplace of house music. Transgender youth and their families: Discover the inspiring stories of trans teens navigating hate and finding joy in a turbulent era. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:13 - There was an accident at Anna's home 3:01 - Queer News headlines 10:27 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/ 11:12 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 11:50 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 12:20 - Interview with Nico Lang 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy Nico's Book https://allstora.com/products/american-teenager-how-trans-kids-are-surviving-hate-and-finding-joy-in-a-turbulent-era Watch Nico Lang's Interview with Anna DeShawn https://youtu.be/cbVDzuJSCP8 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn has updates on two top stories that impacted Savannah Ryan Williams in Minneapolis and the legend Cecilia Gentili in New York City. In politics, we are 35 days from election day. In culture and entertainment, Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia and Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks across the city. Anna was there and got to cover the story. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:49 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:08 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:00 - Queer News headlines 3:33 - Savannah Ryan Williams Update 5:51 - Cecilia Gentili Update 8:24 - Your election update as we are 35 days from election day 10:06 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 10:44 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 11:01 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 11:28 - Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia 13:11 - Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks across the city 18:54 - Boosie's lesbian daughter speaks out about her homophobic dad 21:15 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.