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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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares her top stories, a 3 month update on Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas and Queer News winning best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards. In politics Kentucky bans conversion therapy and Biden makes history appointing the 12th LGBTQ+ judge. Then of course she has your election update as well. In culture & entertainment, we got a queer news tip on the Lesbians Who Tech summit, Sasheer Zamata comes out, and the Will & Harper documentary drops this week on Netflix. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - A 3 month update on Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas 2:39 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:55 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:41 - Queer News headlines 4:34 - Queer News wins best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards 6:11 - Kentucky bans conversion therapy 9:33 - Biden makes history appointing the 12th LGBTQ+ judge 12:22 - Your election update 17:11 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 17:49 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 18:07 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 18:37 - We got a queer news tip on the Lesbians Who Tech summit 21:21 - Sasheer Zamata comes out 23:37 - The Will & Harper documentary drops this week on Netflix 26:00 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago. In politics, an Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sports. In culture and entertainment, we remember the Chicago legend and global icon Chilli Pepper. The gender liberation movement held its first march in DC & lets talk the VMA's. Was it the queerest one ever? Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 2:15 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:21 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:13 - Queer News headlines 3:50 - Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago 6:07 - An Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sport 11:17 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 11:55 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 12:20 - We remember the Chicago legend and global icon Chilli Pepper 16:00 - The gender liberation movement held its first march in DC 18:57 - Lets talk the VMA's. Was it the queerest one ever? 21:26 - 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn holds a moment of silence for those killed, injured, and impacted by the mass schooling shooting at the Apalachee High School in Georgia. In politics, life long generational Republicans are publicly denouncing Trump and voting for Kamala Harris. The Cheney's, The McCains. Let's talk about it. In culture and entertainment, Sade is dropping her first single in 6 years and it's dedicated to her trans son, award winning Queer journalist and founder of Queer News Daily Nico Lang is dropping a book and the interwebs were hot with rumors about Da Brat & Judy. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:54 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:05 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:40 - Queer News headlines 3:49 - Life long generational Republicans are publicly denouncing Trump and voting for Kamala Harris. The Cheney's, The McCains. 9:38 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 10:17 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 10:43 - Sade is dropping her first single in 6 years and it's dedicated to her trans son 14:12 - Award winning Queer journalist and founder of Queer News Daily Nico Lang is dropping a book titled American Teen: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era 17:33 - The interwebs were hot with rumors about Da Brat & Judy 19:41 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Pre Order American Teen: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/american-teenager-nico-lang/1144781197 Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the politics of the day. Who is leading the polls with 62 days to go? Is it Harris or is it Trump? She talks about it. In culture and entertainment, Anna covers the 5th annual Trans Visibility March, Global Black Pride and Chappell Roan taking heat for setting boundaries with fans. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 2:50 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 3:08 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 4:14 - Queer News headlines 4:59 - Who is leading the polls with 62 days to go? Is it Harris or is it Trump? 11:39 - GoFundMe for Alex Franco Headstone and bench 16:00 - The Cass Review - Queer News Tip 22:02 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 22:40 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 23:04 - The 5th annual Trans Visibility March 26:53 - Global Black Pride takes over Atlanta 29:36 - Chappell Roan taking heat for setting boundaries with fans 33:35 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey GoFundMe - Headstone for Alex Taylor Franco https://www.gofundme.com/f/headstone-for-alex-taylor-franco MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports back to us about her experience covering the entire Democratic National Convention. She breaks down where the DNC hit and where it missed. In culture & entertainment, Lambda Legal secured a big victory in the HIV space, the LGBTQ news outlet PinkNews CEO is under fire & Big Freedia gets a key to the city of New Orleans. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:55 - 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 2:38 - Queer News headlines 3:20 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 4:03 - Special Report: The Democratic National Convention hits and misses 18:31 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 19:06 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 19:34 - Lambda Legal's HIV win 23:53 - PinkNews CEO is under fire 27:36 - Big Freedia is honored 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative https://lgbtcounselingdmv.com LGBTQ National Task Force Action Fund https://www.thetaskforceactionfund.org 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in conversation with Taylor Casey's mom who everyone calls Mama C. Mama C. opens up about Taylor's disappearance, the toll it has taken on the family, and the urgent need for answers. Mama C. shares personal anecdotes about Taylor's vibrant life, the challenges they've faced in the investigation, and the steps you can take to help bring Taylor home. Please listen, share, and take an action to bring Taylor home. Make a donation here - https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey Call Senator Dick Durbin - (312) 353-4952 Call Senator Tammy Duckworth - (312) 886-3506 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:46 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 1:57 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:10 - Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:43 - Anna attends the Saving Ourselves Symposium in Atlanta 5:11 - Queer News headlines 8:11 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 8:49 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 9:14 - Taylor Casey's mom talks candidly with Anna DeShawn 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey 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.

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn received the opportunity to interview Taylor Casey's mom and she tells us all about it. Tai'Vion Lathan, a Black trans woman was murdered in Baltimore and left in an alley. We speak her name today. In politics, let's talk about Tim Walz and his LGBTQ record. In culture & entertainment, is there anything but the Olympics to discuss. Lots of queer storylines but I really want to talk about Cindy Ngamba. Oh and is MC Lyte family? She had a lot to say on the Breakfast Club. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:32 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:38 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 3:18 - Queer News headlines 4:15 - Anna DeShawn received the opportunity to interview Taylor Casey's mom and she tells us all about it 6:36 - Tai'Vion Lathan, a Black trans woman was murdered in Baltimore and left in an alley. We speak her name today 8:56 - Let's talk about Tim Walz and his LGBTQ record 14:46 - Listen & follow the Second Sunday podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com 16:25 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 16:52 - Team LGBTQ at the Olympics showed out and Cindy Ngamba is a story you should know 26:09 - Is MC Lyte family? She had a lot to say on the Breakfast Club. 27:19 - Anna's Word, Anna shares a little about seeing Trump in person at the National Association of Black Journalists convention 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey Support Tai'Vion Lathan's Funeral Expenses https://www.gofundme.com/f/ryk7m3-honoring-the-memory-of-tai 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.