The Parent Advocate Podcast

In our 12th episode of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk with ACLU super attorney, Chase Strangio on the Supreme Court, learning from elders, where he finds joy and Trans Prom. We give the SCOTUS Six double middle fingers and celebrate VPOTUS Kamala Harris for her historic visit to the Stonewall Inn.

In episode 11 of The Parent Advocate Podcast join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk family vacations at Disney, forgetting Father's Day, trials of travel soccer and Netflix. We interview Ngozi Nnaji, the mother of Andraya Yearwood, and get her take on parenting a trans athlete, being a mama bear and redlining. In our recurring segment, Allies & Assholes, we give props to Lizzo and drag Lance Armstrong and Caitlyn Jenner.

In Episode 10 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, it's a Chukumba takeover! Co-host Anthony Chukumba, joins his brother, Stephen Chukumba, as they interview Trans Prom co-organizer Hobbes Chukumba, and they talk Trans Prom, visiting the White House, being on TV and standing in solidarity and community with other trans youth. We also highlight our ally of the week, President Joe Biden, and drag presidential contender Nikki Haley for - well being an idiot.

On this special Chukumba Brother's & Pride Month edition of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and special co-host brother Anthony Chukumba we interview Matthew Llano, and out gay professional marathoner, and get his take on being a role model to young athletes, finding his voice and the costs of coming out. We also highlight Lego and drag Fox late night host Greg Gutfeld, aka "The Ghetto Stephen Colbert."

In episode 8 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk Trans Prom, book bans, possibility models and superheroes. We interview trans activist and actor, Nicole Maines, who talks Yellowjackets, her life as a superhero, standing up for herself and what it means to be a role model for trans youth. We also celebrate ACLU trans attorney, Chase Strangio and drag Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

In episode 7 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk to pediatric physician, Keisha Michaels as she unpacks the myths surrounding gender affirming care, the firing of doctors at Dell Children's Medical Center in Texas, and the hopes and dreams she has for her daughter. We drag Governor Ron "De Satan" DeSantis, and celebrate Nebraska Senator Megan Hunt who literally trashed her colleagues from the Senate floor.

In our Mother's Day episode 6 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo and fellow The Dads cast member and Lizette's hubby, Jose Trujillo, who talks about being the father of a trans kid, what it's like being an immigrant, and the importance of building community. We examine the firing of physicians at Dell Children's Medical Center in Texas, the Supreme Court, and CNN.

In episode five of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we get inside the head of Jeannine LaRue, Board Chair of the Garden State Equality Fund, and talk piano lessons, coming out of the closet, policy and proximity. We elevate Brittney Griner and drag Kerri Seekins-Crowe in our recurring Allies & Assholes segment.

In our fourth episode of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk dog portraits, finding purpose, and making good trouble with our guest, photographer Jesse Freidin. We give props to LIzzo, and the finger to Montana Republicans.

In the third episode of The Parent Advocate join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk crucifixions, exploding rockets and underwear flying from the gallery. We also have an insightful interview with Dr. Scholar Lee our first guest of transgender experience, who talks spirituality and walking one's own path.

This week, hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo are joined by surprise co-host, Jose Trujillo, as we interview Wayne Maines, the first out father of a transgender child and CW superhero Supergirl (Nicole Maines). We talk about his journey raising a transgender child and his efforts to get more fathers to connect and acknowledge their role in the fight for trans equality. We discuss Kid Rock, Caitlyn Jenner, Kelly Cadigan, as well as our Ally & Asshole of the Week: Athlete Ally and Representative Webster Barnaby.

In this episode, we meet the show's hosts, Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo, two BIPOC parents of transgender kids who discuss the events of the day, including Drag show reading bans and the growing spate of anti-trans legislation taking over the country. We interview award winning filmmaker, Luchina Fisher, as she discusses two of her films, Mama Gloria and The Dads. We also highlight our A$$hole of the Day, Governor Mark Gordon for allowing Senate File 133.