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Ep. 248: LGBTQ Jews Leaving Orthodoxy + Anti-Trans Bills, UK Hate Crime Win & More

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 5 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This week: queer Jews leaving Orthodox Judaism, five anti-LGBTQ+ riders in a State Dept funding bill, Pennsylvania's historic anti-discrimination vote, the UK's new hate crime law, a trans woman making pageant history in Puerto Rico, a shocking new poll, and Trans+ History Week.

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Ep. 247: New LGBTQ+ Treatment Center in Chicago, Meta Censors Lesbians & Trump DOJ Declares War on Queer Rights

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 4 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Stories covered this episode:

No Matter What Recovery opens LGBTQ+-affirming treatment facility in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood
Smithsonian's "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art" opens after controversial postponement
Meta's Oversight Board overturns removal of Brazilian lesbian Instagram post
Trump DOJ 197-page report calls LGBTQ+ protections "anti-Christian" and outlines Christian Nationalist agenda
Chicago's Antonio King feted as nation's first-ever Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs
DOJ opens civil rights investigations into 36 Illinois school districts over LGBTQ+ content
Tennessee LGBTQ+ advocates urge Governor Bill Lee to veto anti-trans slate of bills
AOC says the U.S. may have already had a gay president — and history agrees it's possible

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Ep. 246: Trans Shelter Ban? Major LGBTQ+ Rights Stories You Need to Know

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 3 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

HUD proposal could require shelters to house people by birth sex
Court ruling protects trans women prisoners in Oregon
Wesley Han files discrimination lawsuit against Soho Grand Hotel
Michigan political complaint over deadnaming
Senegal LGBTQ crackdown impacts HIV treatment
Surgeon General nominee sparks backlash

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Ep. 245: Europe Bans Conversion Therapy? Pride Flag Burned & Major LGBTQ+ News Breakdown

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 2 May 2026 17:17:21 +0000

Europe conversion therapy ban vote
Pride flag burned in Lancaster PA
Montana trans rights ruling
Madonna new song Bring Your Love
Trevor Project $1M donation
Illinois discrimination case
DOJ LGBTQ policy report
Tucker Carlson vs orange convicted felon
Vermont trans athlete case
Red Sox Pride night

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Ep. 244: LGBTQ+ News: $100K Fine, Pride Attacks, Sniffies Expansion & Supreme Court Ruling

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 1 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Listen Up Girl, we’re breaking down a powerful mix of accountability, culture, and ongoing challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community around the world.

We start with a landmark ruling in Australia, where politician Mark Latham was ordered to pay $100,000 after unlawfully vilifying openly gay MP Alex Greenwich — a decision that sends a strong message about the real consequences of hate speech.

From there, we shift into culture, with reports that George Michael’s life may finally be heading to Broadway — not just as a celebration of his music, but as a deeper look into his life as a gay icon navigating fame, identity, and privacy.

We also dive into the latest LGBTQ+ reality TV drama with OUTtv’s Ultimate Boys Trip, and discuss the growing impact of anti-DEI policies in Florida after an LGBTQ+ community center was denied critical funding.

This episode also reflects on history, marking 27 years since the Admiral Duncan bombing in London, and covers a powerful moment of protest and remembrance in Florida, where charges were dropped against individuals who recreated a rainbow tribute near Pulse nightclub.

Plus, we cover:

Sniffies’ massive $100 million expansion
A new star-studded thriller entering production
Drag Race star Eureka’s allegations of mistreatment at a Madonna event
A TV adaptation of the beloved gay novel Boyfriend Material
A new LGBTQ+ safe school opening in Florida
Ongoing healthcare discrimination in multiple U.S. states
An arson attack targeting an LGBTQ+ venue in Australia
And a major U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting voting rights

These stories highlight the reality of where we are right now — progress, visibility, backlash, and resilience — all happening at the same time.

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Ep. 243: Viral LGBTQ+ Stories: West Hollywood Arrests, Trans Rights Wins, Vatican Shift & More

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

West Hollywood viral incident involving two dads explained
Pope signals shift on LGBTQ+ priorities in the Catholic Church
Drag performers win $350K legal battle in Utah
Women’s Institute branches close over trans inclusion rules
Elliot Page’s Second Nature documentary breaks down “nature” myths
New study challenges “trans youth desistance” claims
Dylan Mulvaney responds to Broadway backlash
Supreme Court declines student pronoun privacy case
Trans athlete JayCee Cooper wins discrimination settlement
Barney Frank enters hospice care
Trump ballroom proposal sparks backlash
Investigation reveals license plate funds tied to anti-LGBTQ groups
Concerns over anti-LGBTQ judicial nominee
Chicago ranked top LGBTQ+ travel destination

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Ep. 242: Joe Locke’s SHOCKING New Role+ Madonna Is BACK + LGBTQ+ Culture Is Changing

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode:

New research highlights disproportionate suicide rates among trans youth and systemic gaps in care
New Zealand updates blood donation rules to focus on behavior, not identity
Hungary’s LGBTQ+ law faces a major challenge in the European Union
A far-right U.S. figure is banned from entering the UK over inflammatory rhetoric
Russia intensifies its crackdown by labeling LGBTQ+ organizations “extremist”
Texas Tech introduces restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in core courses
Book bans in the U.S. hit an all-time high, with LGBTQ+ stories heavily targeted
Ongoing political divisions still show consistent opposition to LGBTQ+ rights

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Ep. 241: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Attack, Trans Crisis, Book Bans & Global Crackdowns

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:21:44 +0000

In this episode:

New research highlights disproportionate suicide rates among trans youth and systemic gaps in care
New Zealand updates blood donation rules to focus on behavior, not identity
Hungary’s LGBTQ+ law faces a major challenge in the European Union
A far-right U.S. figure is banned from entering the UK over inflammatory rhetoric
Russia intensifies its crackdown by labeling LGBTQ+ organizations “extremist”
Texas Tech introduces restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in core courses
Book bans in the U.S. hit an all-time high, with LGBTQ+ stories heavily targeted
Ongoing political divisions still show consistent opposition to LGBTQ+ rights

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Ep. 240: Trans Sports Ban Lawsuit, Florida Pride Ban, Eurovision Boycott & Infowars Twist

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:23:58 +0000

Trans sports ban initiative faces lawsuit over invalid signatures
Senate Democrats block anti-trans voting bill amid internal divisions
Florida bans public funding for Pride and DEI programs
Eurovision boycott expands across Europe
The Onion could take over Infowars in surprising twist
Caitlyn Jenner opens up about delayed transition
GLAAD responds to proposed crackdown on trans representation
UK court convicts man in major HIV transmission case

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Ep. 239: LGBTQ Backlash Rising: Trans Rights, Fake CNN Incident, Laverne Cox Speaks Out | LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode:

Same-sex couple targeted in alleged fake CNN incident
Federal ruling impacts trans women in prisons
Oregon settlement highlights abuse in custody
Laverne Cox speaks out on trans rights and dehumanization
Andy Cohen responds to anti-trans rhetoric
FBI involved in trans custody dispute
Trans woman killed in San Francisco hit-and-run
Religious backlash at Baylor University
Pastor pleads guilty to sexual offenses
Suspect charged in Sam Altman attack

This episode explores the real-world impact of policy, rhetoric, and visibility on the LGBTQ+ community.

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Ep. 238: Queer Culture Runs Everything? Meryl Streep, Kylie, Madonna & Pride Debate | LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:43:23 +0000

In this episode:

Meryl Streep credits queer culture for shaping fashion and media
Netflix announces Kylie Minogue documentary
New queer photo series inspired by Madonna’s SEX era
Heartstopper Forever finale set for July 17
NYC appoints Black lesbian archivist Shawn Smith-Cruz
Former drag performer calls for Pride funding cuts
John Waters appears on The View with viral Trump comment

This episode explores how LGBTQ+ people continue to shape culture — while also navigating internal debates and evolving identities.

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Ep. 237: Trans Rights WIN, EU Strikes Down Anti-LGBTQ Law, Tim Cook Steps Down | LGBTQ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Major LGBTQ+ news updates you need to know right now.

In today’s episode of Listen Up Girl, we break down a HUGE legal win for trans rights as the Montana Supreme Court rules that denying accurate IDs is unconstitutional. We also cover a historic decision from the European Union striking down Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law, and a surprising moment in Nebraska where multiple anti-trans bills failed to pass.

Plus — Apple CEO Tim Cook announces a major leadership transition, a powerful coming out story from Australian billionaire Hamish Douglass, growing global boycotts in the music industry, and key U.S. Supreme Court cases that could impact LGBTQ+ rights.

This episode dives into the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.

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Ep. 236 - LGBTQ+ News: Heartstopper Film Drama, & Supreme Court Showdown

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Listen Up Girl, Zach covers:

Heated Rivalry season 2 shifting from romance to real-life relationship struggles
Heartstopper Forever casting changes and what it means for the final chapter
Australia ending discriminatory blood donation restrictions for LGBTQ+ people
Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin returning as a major protest movement
Gay teachers in France facing ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment
Concerns over Google search results leading users to conversion therapy sites
U.S. Supreme Court taking on a major LGBTQ+ vs religious rights case
A new gay bar opening in Champaign, Illinois
Boston LGBTQ+ funding controversy explained
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear honored for LGBTQ+ allyship

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Ep: 235 - LGBTQ+ Rights Under Attack? Trans Laws, Viral Confrontation & Hidden Policies Explained

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s Listen Up Girl episode, we break down the biggest LGBTQ+ news stories happening right now — and what they really mean.

From a shocking claim about overturning trans healthcare access, to a viral confrontation in West Hollywood that’s sparking debate across social media, to quiet policy changes in states like Wyoming that could impact transgender rights — this episode covers it all.

We also dive into:

The politics behind Coachella and where your money goes
A powerful new neuroinclusive production of RENT
Trump’s latest budget proposal and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities
A trans teacher leaving Florida over restrictive laws
Global LGBTQ+ crackdowns, including a major case in Senegal

This is more than headlines — it’s context, analysis, and real conversation.

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Ep. 234: April 19, 2026- LGBTQ+ News: Trans Rights Wins, RFK Jr Scandal, Madonna Coachella Moment & TIME100 Icons

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Madonna stuns at Coachella with Sabrina Carpenter
RFK Jr. controversy sparks backlash
Wisconsin governor vetoes 5 anti-trans bills
10 anti-LGBTQ+ bills fail in Kentucky
Trans athletes win major court case in Minnesota
UK nurse settles NHS pronoun dispute case
Church in Wales approves permanent same-sex blessings
LGBTQ+ leaders recognized on TIME100

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Ep. 233: April 18, 2026 - Trans Rights Victory, Anti-Trans Laws & Political Drama You Can’t Ignore | LGBTQ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:59:38 +0000

This week on Listen Up Girl, we’re breaking down one of the biggest transgender rights rulings in the U.S., as the Montana Supreme Court declares that discrimination against trans people is a form of sex discrimination.

But while that’s a major win, the fight is far from over.

We cover a controversial court case in Australia that could impact trans inclusion in LGBTQ+ spaces, a shocking $800,000 political push targeting just two trans athletes in Maine, and a heartbreaking story of a family leaving Idaho after new anti-trans laws made daily life unsafe.

Plus, we get into the unexpected public feud between Dave Chappelle and Lauren Boebert, global LGBTQ+ crackdowns in Belarus, and a powerful HIV story that’s helping break stigma and shift the conversation around living openly and authentically.

This episode is about progress, pushback, and the real lives behind the headlines.

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Ep. 232- April 17, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News: Trans Laws, Katy Perry Allegations & Miss America Controversy

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s LGBTQ+ news, we break down major stories impacting the community right now—from a controversial Idaho law forcing schools to out trans youth, to shocking allegations involving Katy Perry and Ruby Rose. We also cover Miss America’s new policy banning trans women, the tragic murder of a Black transgender woman in Chicago, and global developments including anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Senegal. Plus, legal battles over LGBTQ+ healthcare rights and new legislation in Tennessee raising concerns about free speech and discrimination.

Stay informed with the latest LGBTQ+ news, politics, and culture—only on Listen Up Girl.

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Ep.231 - April 16, 2026- LGBTQ+ News: Trans Bills, Pride Backlash, Madonna Returns & More

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Dave Chappelle criticizes political use of transgender jokes
Tennessee passes trans healthcare tracking bill
“Nuclear Family Month” declared during Pride Month
Madonna announces new album dropping July 3rd
BBC investigation reveals alleged asylum fraud scheme
Pittsburgh Pride faces major funding gap
Baylor students bring LGBTQ+ Christian voices to campus
Asexual community sees decline in acceptance
Teacher of the Year finalist withdraws after controversy
LGBTQ+ clinic in Alaska announces closure

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Ep. 230: April 15, 2026- LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Pete Buttigieg on inflation and impact
Court blocks trans healthcare restrictions
LGBTQ+ students face rising pressure
Caitlyn Jenner sparks debate
Mark Hamill supports queer fans
Pedro Pascal joins CHANEL
David Geffen divorce finalized
Malta’s historic LGBTQ+ protections

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Ep. 229: April 14, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault; Perry denies claims
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán voted out after 16 years amid anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Pride flag restored at Stonewall National Monument
Lesbian mom praised for defending nonbinary child
Denver lesbian bar saved by $83K community fundraiser
Heated Rivalry season two may not fully adapt The Long Game
Britney Spears enters rehab following DUI arrest
Pete Buttigieg hints at possible 2028 presidential run

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Ep. 228: April 13, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Colman Domingo dominates SNL debut with style and control
JoJo Siwa speaks out on identity, backlash, and being “not straight”
11 states allow healthcare refusal for LGBTQ+ patients — HIV testing drops
Seattle police search for missing trans teen Nessa Albert
Activists warn anti-LGBTQ laws threaten lives globally

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Ep. 227: April 12, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Molotov cocktail attack targets home of openly gay tech leader Sam Altman
Trans woman brutally assaulted after trying to help stranger outside queer bar
Catholic sisters sue New York over transgender patient care requirements
Nebraska race could shift power and advance anti-LGBTQ legislation
LGBTQ+ bookstores rise across the U.S. as new community safe spaces
Florida Film Festival spotlights 17 LGBTQ+ stories on screen
Ohio teacher sues after being forced to remove “Hate Has No Home Here” sign
Philz Coffee faces backlash for removing Pride flags in name of “neutrality”
Doja Cat defends Madonna against ageist criticism
Viral claim that air fresheners “turn people gay” sparks backlash online
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sell for record $28 million
Heated Rivalry creator calls out toxic fandom and racist abuse

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Ep. 226 - April 11, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:17:50 +0000

Idaho passes controversial law forcing schools to out trans students to parents
D.C. queer bar turns political rumor into a viral night of camp and satire
Caitlyn Jenner files $439K claim against Sophia Hutchins’ estate
Chris Colfer takes on conversion therapy trauma in new horror film role
Georgia educator says she was forced out after coming out as gay to a student
Sarah McBride fires back after facing transphobic attack from fellow lawmaker
Elon Musk sparks backlash for mocking LGBTQ-related comments online
Anti-LGBTQ Christian author indicted on multiple child sex charges
Grindr enters political spotlight with White House Correspondents’ Dinner event
Malcolm in the Middle revival introduces non-binary character
Mississippi advances bill restricting gender marker changes on IDs

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Ep. 225: April 10, 2026 - LGBTQ+ Podcast

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Far-right influencer sparks outrage with dangerous rhetoric targeting a U.S. senator
Canadian traveler detained and banned from the U.S. for 10 years
Dublin’s iconic queer theatre festival rebrands as Wildestages
Minneapolis considers legalizing bathhouses for adults
Vivian Jenna Wilson speaks out on trans visibility and online harassment
Mississippi advances restrictive anti-trans ID law
South Carolina Republicans push symbolic challenge to marriage equality
Anti-drag politicians exposed in old drag photos
Boise finds creative way to maintain Pride visibility
Judge shuts down conversion therapy lawsuit in powerful viral moment

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Ep. 224: April 9, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Erick Erickson defends war threats over trans visibility outrage
Maine ballot initiative targets trans youth rights
MAGA cracks as Trump escalates Iran rhetoric
Ric Grenell eyes return to power
Tennessee librarian fired over LGBTQ books
LGBTQ veterans sue UK government over compensation
Queer women honored in Basketball Hall of Fame
Iowa enforces “Don’t Say Gay” law
LGBTQ activists on trial in Turkey
Pride rises in conservative Florida

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Ep. 223: April 8, 2026- LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Lil Nas X Set for Charge Dismissal After Mental Health Program
Orange Convicted Felon Ends Trans Student Protections Nationwide
Olympian Leaves Team GB After Launching OnlyFans
Zara Larsson Calls Out Sexism in Fame
Dan Levy Says No to Schitt’s Creek Revival
LGBTQ+ Wins and Setbacks Across the Globe

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Ep. 222: April 7, 2026 -LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:12:08 +0000

Female Same-Sex Couples Now Outnumber Male Couples in the U.S.
Romania Court Rules in Favor of Trans Man After Years-Long Battle
Tennessee Library Director Fired Over LGBTQ+ Book Ban Refusal
Banned Ballet “Nureyev” Returns to Stage After LGBTQ+ Censorship
Study Finds 82% of Trans Youth Experience Gender Euphoria
International Asexuality Day Highlights Underrepresented Identity

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Ep. 221: April 6, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:24:58 +0000

Orange convicted felon Uses Easter Messaging to Push Anti-Trans Agenda
South Carolina Advances Expanded Trans Bathroom Bill
Kentucky Lawmaker Fails in Attempt to Ban Trans Teachers
LGBTQ+ Asylum Case Raises Concerns Over Immigration Bias
Shots Fired Into Myrtle Beach LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Hate Crime Case
Anti-LGBTQ+ Professor Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
LGBTQ+ Communities Celebrate Easter Worldwide Amid Political Tension

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Ep. 220: April 5, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Pam Bondi’s DOJ launched investigations into transgender youth in school sports
Subpoenas targeted hospitals and clinics providing gender-affirming care
Major health systems scaled back services under federal pressure
LGBTQ+ rights faced coordinated legal challenges across multiple fronts
Pride flags removed from Stonewall under federal policy restrictions
Bondi’s past record in Florida reflects a long-standing opposition to LGBTQ+ rights

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Ep. 219: April 4, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Ty Herndon embraces life, love, and the possibility of fatherhood
Joel Kim Booster opens up about non-monogamy and body image
Idaho proposes extreme anti-trans bathroom penalties
Trans athletes banned from global snooker competition
AMA reaffirms support for gender-affirming care
Rep. Robert Garcia pushes for testimony from Pam Bondi
Birdo to appear in upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie
Georgia defeats multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills
Oregon maintains LGBTQ+-affirming foster care policy

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Ep. 218: April 3, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:55:18 +0000

Drag Race Philippines star Misua dies at 27 just days after casting
Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi amid leadership tensions
Trans activist defies Kansas bathroom ban in act of protest
Don Lemon hints at possible presidential run
NASCAR driver reinstated after homophobic controversy
Belarus passes harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law
Russia labels LGBTQ+ groups as extremist organizations

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Ep. 217: April 2, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:44:27 +0000

Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after anti-Pride remarks
Pedro Pascal praised for strong trans allyship
World’s largest trans pride flag unveiled in Australia
John Lithgow defends J.K. Rowling, sparks backlash
Taylor Swift supports AIDS foundation with new video
Administration sues Minnesota over trans athlete policies
Tennessee library director fired over LGBTQ+ book dispute
Neil Patrick Harris celebrates 22-year relationship

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Ep. 216: April 1, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:44:44 +0000

NYC celebrates Trans Day of Visibility with protest march
Reports spark conversation around Kristi Noem household and gender expression
Idaho passes one of the strictest anti-trans bathroom laws
DOJ sues Minnesota over trans athlete protections
Zendaya surprises lesbian couple with wedding dress support
Pastor Robert Morris released after serving sentence
Kansas rabbi banned after protesting anti-trans bill
Ireland announces first Pride parade in Athlone
Lo Colby wins Miss International Queen USA 2026
2001: First legal same-sex marriages take place in Amsterdam

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Ep. 215: March 31, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:49:45 +0000

Supreme Court rules against Colorado conversion therapy ban
UK warns of rising drug-resistant Shigella cases
Finland MP convicted over anti-LGBTQ+ statements
Elliot Page supports trans-led Shakespeare production
Massive Trans Day of Visibility rallies across the U.S.
NYC mayor reaffirms support for trans community
85% of Americans support trans rights
Scotland aims to end new HIV cases by 2030
Viral “horror film” revealed as Verizon ad
Protester goes viral after shutting down interviewer

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Ep. 214: March 30, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0000

Bundesliga coach makes history by coming out
Texas removes Pride crosswalks
Pride Nights continue across major sports
Gavin Newsom faces backlash over tone
LGBTQ+ voting trends reveal major divide
Grindr tragedy raises safety concerns
UN rejects anti-trans proposal
BBC drops Scott Mills amid controversy
Jane Fonda shares powerful message of love
Billie Jean King defends trans inclusion
Dublin Pride appoints new leadership
Ireland leather community event announced

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Ep. 213: March 29, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:14:17 +0000

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Oregon launches “Pride in Numbers” survey to spotlight rural LGBTQ+ communities
Suspected hate crime targets LGBTQ+ venue in England, leaving patrons shaken
LGBTQ+ gun owners in Ohio create safe, community-led firearm training spaces
Rob and Michele Reiner honored for advancing marriage equality at HRC gala
Delaware expands LGBTQ+ Commission to strengthen statewide representation
Utah becomes first state to ban pride flags in schools and government buildings
“No Kings” protests draw millions across the U.S. in mass anti-Trump demonstrations

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Ep. 212: March 28, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:53:23 +0000

Lady Gaga celebrates her 40th birthday and reaffirms support for the trans community
Ohio passes bill that could restrict drag and impact trans access to public spaces
LGBTQ+ athletes push back against Olympic restrictions
Study shows LGBTQ+ adults are hit harder by rising living costs
DOJ launches investigation into trans inmates in women’s prisons
“Bury your gays” trope resurfaces after TV character death
Nationwide protests draw thousands across the U.S.
Teen testifies about ICE abuse and homophobic remarks
Global LGBTQ+ identity rises, but U.S. support for marriage declines

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Ep. 211: March 27, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:10:09 +0000

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IOC bans trans women from Olympic competition
UK Girlguiding removes trans girls from membership
Dallas removes Pride crosswalks — activist arrested restoring them
Nonbinary doctor sues NYC health system
Florida assault case highlights dangers of anti-LGBTQ+ hate
Democrats flip key Florida district
AFL player Leigh Ryswyk comes out as gay
India rolls back transgender rights
UK bookstore launches bold protest fundraiser
Vivian Wilson turns controversy into advocacy
New inclusive tennis league launches in Las Vegas

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Ep. 210: March 26, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Texas politician targeted in controversial online rant
Tennessee library director refuses LGBTQ+ book restrictions
Idaho bathroom bill sparks national backlash
Mormon Church updates policy on transgender members
United Nations rejects U.S. gender definition proposal
India passes controversial transgender rights bill
Trans golfer files lawsuit over eligibility rules
Munich elects openly gay mayor Dominik Krause
Bridgerton teases major LGBTQ+ storyline
7-year-old LGBTQ+ ally inspires with hospital visit

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Ep. 209: March 24, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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Ep. 208: March 22, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:41:10 +0000

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Ep.207: March 21, 2026- LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Study debunks claims used to justify trans military restrictions
Federal judge blocks RFK Jr. limits on gender-affirming care
University of Florida faces lawsuit after disbanding College Republicans chapter
NASCAR suspends driver over homophobic livestream comments
Dan Levy returns with new Netflix series Big Mistakes
Chris Colfer embraces more explicit queer storytelling
Luke Combs supports LGBTQ+ children through new song
U.S. group linked to anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa
House advances controversial bill targeting LGBTQ+ content in schools
Ann Arbor Film Festival celebrates 25 years of queer cinema

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Ep. 206: March 20, 2026- LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Domingo opens up about love and identity ahead of major films
Miami Beach Pride celebrates 18 years with massive lineup
Real Housewives take HIV funding fight to Capitol Hill
Anthony Rapp returns to stage with intimate one-man show
Aaron Rourke becomes first openly gay WWE singles champion
Kevin Spacey settles civil assault case
LGBTQ+ couple separated by ICE detention
Miley Cyrus supports Chappell Roan amid fame struggles
BBC faces backlash over queer show cancellations
Prospect Park redesign sparks debate over queer history
Florida cousin marriage ban fails in Senate

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Ep. 205: March 19, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

French football drops Pride symbolism, sparking backlash
Netflix’s The Altruists expands cast
HIV activists stage mock funeral over funding cuts
Tom Daley’s knitting show returns
IOC faces criticism over trans athlete policies
Trans Kansans leaving state after ID revocations
Global LGBTQ+ protests in India, London, and Ireland
Mpox health warning issued in NYC

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Ep. 204: March 18, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

New Visa Rule Sparks Fear for Trans Immigrants in the U.S.
Senegal Passes Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law with Global Implications
Kennedy Center Chaos: Grenell Steps Down Amid Backlash
Dr. Mehmet Oz Targets Gender-Affirming Care Policies
Trans Editor Sues DreamWorks Over Alleged Harassment
Celebrities Slam Nicki Minaj Over Support for Trump
Elton John Raises $10.6 Million for AIDS Research
NYC’s St. Pat’s for All Parade Celebrates LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Chaz Bono Marries in Glam Hollywood Ceremony
TikTok Star Jools Lebron Opens Up About Addiction

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Ep. 203: March 17, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

New Study Finds Gay Men Now Earn More Than Straight Men
Report Claims U.S. Intelligence Raised Questions About Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes Oscars History with Best Cinematography Win
Turning Point USA Chapter Leader Resigns After Racist and Homophobic Chat Leak
Harry Styles Sparks Queerbaiting Debate After Surprise SNL Kiss
Los Angeles Engineer Sues Over Pride Flag Display at Government Office
Patricia Arquette Uses Oscars Spotlight to Defend Trans Rights
Oscar Winner Andy Jurgensen Goes Viral After Kissing Partner Before Acceptance Speech
UK NHS Pauses New Hormone Referrals for Trans Teens
Federal Appeals Judges Reprimand Colleague Over Offensive Trans Comment
Olympian Kaillie Humphries Honors Trump Over Anti-Trans Sports Policies
Trump Faces Criticism Over Comments About LGBTQ People in Iran

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Ep. 202: March 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:22:17 +0000

1. Orange convicted felon Attacks Trans Supporter as Texas Court Targets PFLAG | LGBTQ News Roundup

2. Orange convicted felon Calls Trans Support “Insult to Jesus” as LGBTQ Rights Battles Grow

3. Texas Targets PFLAG + Historic LGBTQ Wins in India & Nepal | LGBTQ News

4. Major LGBTQ News: Trump Rhetoric, Texas Court Ruling, Global Pride Milestones

5. LGBTQ News: Trump Targets Trans Rights, Nepal Elects Trans Lawmaker

6. LGBTQ Politics Explodes in Texas While History Is Made in India & Nepal

7. Trump Criticizes Trans Rights as LGBTQ Milestones Happen Worldwide

8. Big LGBTQ News: Texas Investigation, Trans Representation, NYC Icon Closes

9. Trans Rights Under Fire in Texas While LGBTQ History Is Made Globally

10. LGBTQ News Roundup: Trump Controversy, PFLAG Ruling, Global Pride Wins

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Ep. 201: March 15, 2026- Faith, Politics, and Pride: How James Talarico Became a Powerful Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s special report, we explore the growing national profile of Texas State Representative James Talarico and his outspoken support for the LGBTQ+ community.

At a time when religion is often used as a justification for anti-LGBTQ policies, Talarico has taken a different path — arguing that faith should be a force for compassion and inclusion.

In this episode we discuss:

• Who James Talarico is and his background as a teacher, policymaker, and Christian seminarian
• His viral speech defending transgender Texans during debates in the Texas legislature
• His opposition to anti-trans legislation and culture war politics
• The moment he challenged lawmakers on why rainbow symbols in classrooms are called “indoctrination”
• His support for transgender youth speaking out at the Texas Capitol
• Why LGBTQ advocacy groups view him as an important ally
• The broader movement of faith leaders supporting LGBTQ equality

As LGBTQ rights continue to be debated across the United States, Talarico represents a different voice — one arguing that equality and faith can stand together.

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Ep. 200: March 14, 2026- LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:05:46 +0000

• NYC appoints Taylor Brown as first trans leader of a city agency
• AI reportedly used to flag LGBTQ-related research grants for cancellation
• Matt Terry reveals he was told he “looked too gay” on X Factor
• New immigration rule raises concerns for transgender visa applicants
• Iowa weakens local LGBTQ protections
• Senegal increases prison sentences for same-sex relationships
• Tom Daley continues thriving post-Olympics
• Rumored LGBTQ dating show spin-off may launch online

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Ep. 199: March 12, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:03 +0000

Documentary revisits murder of Billy London, the “gay Black Dahlia”
Transgender veteran Bree Fram launches congressional campaign
Federal prisons ordered to taper hormone therapy for trans inmates
Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump administration
Texas family forced to move for child’s medical care
Billie Eilish in talks to star in The Bell Jar
Young Miko becomes first openly queer Latina in Gap campaign
EU court rules against Bulgaria’s transgender document ban
Ukraine recognizes same-sex couple as family
Dublin Pride announces 2026 festival dates

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Ep. 198: March 11, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:24:30 +0000

Headlines

BBC cancels LGBTQ+ dating shows I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl
Orange convicted felon pushes SAVE Act while tying anti-trans policies to legislation
Federal prisons ordered to taper hormone therapy for transgender inmates
Texas lawmaker James Talarico defends trans youth amid political debate
Texas man sentenced to 200 years for Grindr murders

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Ep. 197: March 10, 2026: LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:21:28 +0000

Idaho bill proposes $2,000 daily fines for Pride flags on government buildings
Heated Rivalry cast calls out toxic fans after hateful comments
Wave of anti-trans legislation introduced across multiple U.S. states
Megyn Kelly attacks soccer star Megan Rapinoe with homophobic remarks
Arizona governor vetoes bill tied to anti-LGBTQ organization
Historic Quest LGBTQ nightclub destroyed by fire in Alabama
Pixar criticized for removing potential LGBTQ storyline
Chappell Roan films paparazzi harassment after Paris Fashion Week

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Ep. 196: March 9, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:51:26 +0000

• Orlando unveils design for the Pulse nightclub memorial
• St. Petersburg lights up the city with massive rainbow laser display
• Pew Research survey reveals global attitudes toward LGBTQ+ relationships
• Viral TikTok shows life with two gay brothers
• Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers donate $10K to Equality Kansas at GLAAD Awards
• “Litter box in schools” myth resurfaces again
• Scouting America confirms trans youth remain welcome
• Florida anti-DEI bill raises concerns for Pride and cultural events
• NYPD investigates explosive device thrown during protest
• France sentences man to 25 years for murder of gay man
• West Virginia bill could threaten drag performances
• Trump administration rescinds Biden LGBTQ+ foster care rule

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Ep. 195: March 7, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 20:37:10 +0000

• Harry Styles releases Netflix performance of new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.
• Liza Minnelli receives new honor at GLAAD Media Awards
• EEOC ruling allows limits on transgender restroom access in federal workplaces
• Brisbane drag performers win appeal in vilification case
• Scouting America sues LGBTQ travel company over “Queer Scout” name
• Joe Rogan criticized for spreading false claims about trans people
• Historic Milwaukee gay bar “This Is It!” approved as Wisconsin landmark
• Malta court acquits man prosecuted over conversion-therapy testimony
• Gay professional gamer detained by ICE fears deportation to Cameroon

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Ep. 194: March 6, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:55:26 +0000

• British female athletes asked to pay for their own sex verification tests to compete internationally.
• Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney lands a new historical drama series at Netflix.
• Girlguiding launches a task force to explore new ways to support trans girls and women.
• England’s Chief Medical Officer warns politics is overshadowing science in puberty blocker trial debate.
• UK lawmakers move closer to making anti-LGBTQ hate crimes aggravated offenses.
• Political drama in Washington as Kristi Noem prepares to leave the Department of Homeland Security.
• Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California.

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Ep. 193: March 5, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:47:11 +0000

• Chick-fil-A faces protests as it prepares to relaunch in the UK
• Texas congressional race between Julie Johnson and Colin Allred heads to a runoff
• Ghana considers sweeping anti-LGBTQ legislation
• Transgender teacher says Florida laws forced her to leave the state
• North Carolina Democrats defeat candidates who backed anti-trans legislation
• Tim Walz pushes back after Nancy Mace raises transgender issue in congressional hearing
• Madonna reportedly filming “most daring” music video for Confessions Part 2
• Reports say Britney Spears briefly detained on suspicion of DUI

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Ep 192: March 4, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 18:08:26 +0000

• Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher suspended six games after using homophobic slur during match
• BAFTAs controversy erupts after offensive outburst during ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming
• Nearly 20 U.S. states restricting access to HIV medication assistance programs
• Kesha condemns White House for pairing her music with war footage
• Texas lawmaker James Talarico’s speech against Christian nationalism goes viral
• Supreme Court blocks California protections for transgender students
• Russia bans LGBTQ rights organization “Coming Out” as extremist

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Ep. 191: March 3, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:01:07 +0000

GLAAD announces Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers as honorees for 2026 Media Awards
Tiffany Pollard opens up about identifying as non-binary in interview with Ziwe
Lyft offers 50% rides to Kansas trans+ community after restrictive ID law
25 arrested protesting HHS proposed gender-affirming care restrictions
Connor Storrie hosts SNL with Olympic hockey stars
Texas AG declares affirming trans youth is child abuse
USA Rugby bans trans women from women’s divisions
Vanderbilt halts gender-affirming surgeries for trans adults
Supreme Court blocks California trans student privacy protections
Malaysia bans Grindr and Blued
Menaka Guruswamy set to become India’s first openly LGBTQ+ MP
Joe Locke wins Children’s & Family Emmy Award
Pascal Kaiser shares emotional Instagram updates after homophobic attacks

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Ep. 190: March 2, 2026 - LGBTQ+ Podcast

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:07:32 +0000

Former AFL player Mitch Brown says coming out as bisexual brought “peace, comfort and confidence.”
Seattle and Vancouver to compete in the NHL Unites Pride Cup in British Columbia.
Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie hosts Saturday Night Live with surprise cameo from Hudson Williams.
Savannah Pride to host second annual LGBTQ+ Health Summit focused on equity under pressure.
Shia LaBeouf sparks backlash after making homophobic remarks following New Orleans arrest.

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Episode 189: March 1, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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FBI Director Kash Patel scrutinized over $75,000 taxpayer-funded Milan trip
Rep. Robert Garcia pushes back on Nancy Mace’s Hillary Clinton deposition claims
Transgender Kansans sue over document revocation law
Rep. Bob Onder calls trans people “demonic evil” while introducing anti-care bill
5th Circuit allows Texas drag ban to take effect
Nevada judge clears path for trans sports ballot initiative
Grace Jones refuses music license for Melania documentary
Influencer falsely claims headphones are “making men gay”
Brandi Carlile raises $600,000 for families impacted by ICE
New Hampshire House passes controversial CHARLIE Act
Rep. Mary Miller introduces bill restricting federal funds over LGBTQ+-inclusive material
Colton Underwood addresses past controversies at reunion
Florida restricts HIV medication access, sparking public health concerns

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Episode 188: February 28, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:23:14 +0000

Trans athlete bans head toward a Supreme Court showdown in 27 states.
Kansas begins invalidating driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents under SB 244.
Approximately 360 federal surveys remove LGBTQ+ identity questions following an executive order from the Orange convicted felon.
Texas school district removes 142 LGBTQ+-themed books in January alone.
House Republicans introduce sweeping federal “Don’t Say Trans” bill, HR 7661.
UN experts warn the UK over potential human rights violations in treatment of trans people.
Senegal proposes doubling prison sentences for same-sex relationships and criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Sydney teen avoids conviction in violent anti-gay assault case.
Trans man hailed as hero after rescuing baby from Lake Michigan.
Niecy Nash-Betts and wife safely return home after violence near Puerto Vallarta.

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Episode 187: February 27, 2026 - The Mental Health Cost of Constant Anti-LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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• The psychological toll of constant anti-LGBTQ+ political coverage
• Minority Stress Theory and its impact on queer mental health
• How doom-scrolling keeps the nervous system in fight-or-flight mode
• Practical ways to set boundaries with news consumption
• Why protecting your peace is not political disengagement

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Episode 186: February 26, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:46:32 +0000

• Demi Lovato and Jonathan Bennett Lead 37th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles
• The Orange Convicted Felon Calls for Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
• North Carolina Man Sentenced for Years of Anti-Gay Cyberstalking
• Idaho Republicans Push to Overturn Marriage Equality — Again
• Nearly 19,000 Bot Accounts Amplify MAGA Rapper Posts
• Heated Rivalry Season Two Begins Filming This August
• Malaysia Blocks Grindr and Blued Websites
• Brandi Carlile Raises $600,000 for Immigrant Legal Aid
• Rachel Reid Delays “Unrivaled” Due to Parkinson’s Symptoms
• NHS Pauses Access to Puberty Blockers for Trans Youth

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Episode 185: February 25, 2026- LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:51:55 +0000

• Rob Jetten sworn in as Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister
• Oscar-nominated short A Friend of Dorothy streaming free
• John Waters joins American Horror Story Season 13
• Yosemite biologist sues after trans flag protest firing
• Texas LGBTQ+ student club ban temporarily blocked
• U.S. women’s hockey team declines State of the Union invite
• Al Green escorted out during State of the Union protest
• Real Madrid’s Courtois condemns homophobic slurs
• Orlando nightclub shooting leaves one dead
• Pope Leo XIV signals no change to LGBTQ+ doctrine
• Tim Gunn reveals 43 years of celibacy
• St. Pete lights skyline with rainbow laser Pride installation

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Episode 184: February 24, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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Episode 183: February 22, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News: LGBTQ+ Olympians

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

LGBTQ+ News - February 22, 2026

LGBTQ+ Olympians

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Episode 182: February 20, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

LGBTQ+ News for February 20, 2026

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Episode 181: February 17, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Trump administration cuts HIV and public health funding in four Democrat-led states
California sues federal government over transgender student privacy protections
House passes SAVE America Act amid voting rights concerns
Castro Theatre reopens with leather-themed screening of Pillion
Cynthia Erivo addresses rumors about relationship with Ariana Grande
World Anti-Doping Agency investigates alleged ski jumping “Penisgate” scandal
German referee Pascal Kaiser attacked twice after proposing to boyfriend

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Episode 180: February 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cites Bible to defend trans youth care veto
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoes expansive anti-trans bill
UK updates guidance on pronouns for primary school students
Philippine Supreme Court allows same-sex couples to co-own property
GLAAD reports 1,042 anti-LGBTQ incidents in 2025
UK FOI reveals surge in trans youth suicides after healthcare rollbacks
Trump administration cuts $600M in CDC STD & HIV funding
Chappell Roan and Orville Peck leave Wasserman agency
Ralf Schumacher announces engagement
Argentine diocese considers discipline after trans wedding

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Episode 179: February 15, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Jayapal and Markey Introduce Federal Bill Expanding Trans Civil Rights Protections
Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Federal Removal Sparks Outrage
High Court Affirms Trans Women’s Right to Use Women’s Facilities
California Court Orders Hospital to Continue Gender-Affirming Care
Congressman Calls for Inquiry into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance
NBC Apologizes for Misgendering Trans Olympic Skier
Pornhub Reports Massive Spike in Super Bowl-Themed Searches
Ts Madison Secures Restraining Order After Alleged Stalking
NCSU Pride Center Director Dismissed After Secret Recording
Portland Police Arrest Man in Alleged Anti-Trans Assault
Trump Excludes Governors Polis and Moore from White House Event
Khalid Reflects on Being Outed and Embraces His Identity
Cardi B Responds to DHS Criticism with Epstein Files Question
Netflix CEO Says “Boots” Cancellation Was Not Political
NYU Disputes Claims Over Pattie Gonia Event Cancellation
Remembering James Van Der Beek

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Episode 178: February 14, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:22:46 +0000

Bad Bunny’s Inclusive Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Celebration — and Racist Backlash
Amber Glenn Steps Back from Social Media After Facing Threats Over LGBTQ Advocacy
Trans Skier Elis Lundholm Set to Make Olympic History at Milano–Cortina 2026
Record Number of Out LGBTQ Athletes Competing at 2026 Winter Olympics
One Million Moms Targets Gordon Ramsay Butter Ad Over Censored Profanity
Virginia Sends Measure to Voters to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban from State Constitution
Human Rights Watch Warns U.S. Is Undermining LGBTQ+ Rights Worldwide

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Episode 177: February 8, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 20:54:02 +0000

Don Lemon’s Arrest Backfires on the Trump Administration
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones Shuts Down Hate Speech at Public Meeting
Iowa Lawmakers Advance Expanded “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Anti-Trans Democrat Group Sues Illinois Over Party Label
Detransitioner Awarded $2 Million in Landmark Malpractice Case
New Study Challenges Rationale Behind Trans Women Sports Bans
LGBTQ Gun Group Pink Pistols Sees Surge in Membership After Election
Comedian Faces Backlash After Calling Renee Good a Slur on Stage
Kid Rock & JD Vance Double Down Amid “Super Bowel” Controversy
Conservatives Melt Down Over “LGBT Queer-ish” Super Bowl Logo
Pillion Earns Praise for Tender Portrayal of Young Queer Love

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Episode 176: February 7, 2025 - LGTBQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

• Trump sparks outrage after sharing racist AI video targeting the Obamas
• The cost of convenience: Grindr and the evolution of queer hookup culture
• Grindr launches premium AI tier “EDGE”
• Nine arrested on drug charges ahead of Miami’s Atlantis gay cruise
• Olivia Colman reflects on feeling “sort of nonbinary”
• Jennifer Tilly embraces her LGBTQ+ fanbase
• Trans military ban discharges contradict government claims
• Malaysia minister blames “work stress” for LGBT identity
• Trans Girl Scouts sell 71,000+ boxes of cookies
• Ian McKellen delivers pro-immigrant Shakespeare monologue
• Record 45 out athletes set to compete at 2026 Winter Olympics

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Episode 175: February 6, 2026 - LGBTQ+

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Jeremy Greer Goes Viral Ahead of the Super Bowl
Pedro Pascal to Star in Todd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’ After Joaquin Phoenix Exit
Vivian Wilson Weighs In on Newly Released Epstein Emails
Pride Nights Disappear From Some NHL Teams
Eric Botcher Sworn Into the New York State Senate
Bad Bunny Faces MAGA Backlash Ahead of Super Bowl Halftime Show
California Sues Over Halt to Youth Gender-Affirming Care
Promising HIV Remission Cases Spark Hope for Functional Cure
Uganda Court Dismisses Charges in Landmark Anti-Homosexuality Case
Florida Pauses Proposed Cuts to HIV/AIDS Assistance Programs
Grindr Rolls Out Enhanced Privacy Protections for Olympic Athletes
New England Data Shows Disproportionate LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Rates
Colorado Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime Case
Ben Affleck Reveals Fake Scene Inserted Into ‘Good Will Hunting’ Script
Elmo Publicly Supports LGBTQ+ Community

‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Confirmed; Connor Storrie Set for SNL Appearance

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Episode 174: February 2, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

FC Köln shares viral proposal on the pitch
Tennessee GOP candidate calls for executions over gender-affirming care
Pete Buttigieg slams Trump over housing comments
Trump administration rules SJSU violated Title IX over trans athlete
Pam Bondi demands Minnesota voter data amid immigration protests
Catherine O’Hara dies at 71
Canadian PM calls Heated Rivalry star his “new best friend”
Journalists arrested in Minnesota spark First Amendment concerns
Idaho bill targets LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections
Oprah praises Heated Rivalry at NYC bookstore
Nicki Minaj declares herself Trump’s “number one fan”
UC Berkeley students preserve queer history via Wikipedia
New masculinity trends reshape pop culture
Anti-LGBTQ+ attacks rise again in 2025
Drag satire sparks backlash — and ACLU fundraising

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Episode 173: January 30, 2026 - LGBTQ+ Special Report

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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In this special report of Listen Up Girl, host Zach Randles-Friedman examines a troubling contradiction of our time: LGBTQ visibility has never been higher—yet legal protections, especially for trans people and queer immigrants, are rapidly eroding.

From queer representation dominating pop culture to Pride branding filling our screens, it can feel like progress is inevitable. But beneath the surface, aggressive policies, political backlash, and federal enforcement are creating fear, displacement, and real harm. Through cultural analysis, policy context, and a close look at events unfolding in Minneapolis, this episode asks a hard but necessary question: Is visibility actually protecting anyone—or is it masking a growing crisis?

This is a conversation about visibility without protection, the limits of representation, and what real accountability and progress must look like moving forward.

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Episode 172: January 27, 2026

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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NYC shuts down amid snowstorm—and City Hall recommends Heated Rivalry
Heated Rivalry stars carry the Olympic flame in Italy
Elton John turns knee replacement surgery into luxury jewelry
Tiffany Pollard urges Nicki Minaj to seek wisdom from Bruce Springsteen
Kesha supports Kim Petras amid label dispute
National support grows to abolish ICE after Minneapolis shootings
Gay asylum seekers face deportation to Iran
BBC apologizes to Jack Murley after years of homophobic abuse
Broadway’s Six defends Dylan Mulvaney casting
Transgender colonel Bree Fram launches congressional campaign
Michigan Sen. Jeremy Moss pushes forward after trauma

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Episode 171: January 25, 2026

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Kim Petras asks to be released from Republic Records amid album delays
Vermont proposes state trust fund to protect gender-affirming health care
Federal judge blocks DOJ demand for trans youths’ personal data
LGBTQ+ protests erupt across Florida, Tennessee, and Utah
MAGA reacts to rumored Bad Bunny Super Bowl dress
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE operations

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Episode 170: January 24, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Retired Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy comes out as gay during the NBL’s annual Pride Round, saying the culture in sport has finally shifted
U.K. hockey player Zach Sullivan reflects on the emotional impact of Heated Rivalry and the lasting trauma faced by closeted athletes
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2026 inductees, including trans non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz
Tennis legend Billie Jean King and former NBA player Jason Collins to receive the Glenn Burke Award for courage and authenticity
Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie named Olympic torchbearers for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games
The Ottawa Senators launch Heated Rivalry–inspired jerseys to support Ottawa Pride Hockey
Actor Max Parker cast as Heimdall in Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of God of War
Alexander Skarsgård clarifies viral comments after fans speculate about his sexuality
Actor Ruby Rose accuses Nicki Minaj of mistreating tour staff
Wexford Pride partners with TITE Film Festival to showcase trans-led short films in County Wexford
Iowa lawmakers advance legislation restricting classroom discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation
U.S. Department of Education opens Title IX investigation into a Maine school district over a trans student in co-ed cheerleading
South Carolina state Rep. RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse material charges
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney receives standing ovation at the World Economic Forum
New polling shows growing U.S. public support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Episode 169: January 23, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:11:27 +0000

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Dolly Parton Turns 80 and Celebrates the LGBTQIA+ Community
Harry Styles Announces New Album and Reflects on Queer Visibility
Study Finds Same-Sex Behavior Across 59 Primate Species
Stonewall Relaunches Rainbow Laces as #MoveWithPride
UK Study Finds Higher Drug and Alcohol Death Rates Among LGB People
Nearly Half of LGBTQ+ Americans Say They’re Less Out Than a Year Ago
U.S. Publishers Pull Back From Queer Books Amid Political Pressure
University of Arkansas Drops Law Dean Pick Over Trans Rights
Utah’s Anti-Trans Bill Sparks Alarm Among Advocates

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Episode 168: January 20, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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Polyamorous Americans remain legally unprotected despite growing visibility
‘Heated Rivalry’ season two expected to begin filming this summer
Rhea Seehorn confirms ‘Pluribus’ season two writers’ room is officially back
ACLU launches “More Than a Game” campaign as Supreme Court weighs trans sports bans
Michigan judge resigns after racist and anti-LGBTQ+ recordings surface
Tennessee lawmakers introduce bills targeting marriage equality, Pride flags, and LGBTQ+ workplace protections
Russian streaming platforms charged under anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” law as queer stories continue to spread
Dating apps reshape queer spaces in Ireland, raising concerns about community loss
NYPD searches for suspect after anti-LGBTQ+ attack on New York City subway
Most conversion therapy in the U.S. still administered by religious leaders, new data shows

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Episode 167: LGBTQ+ News - January 17, 2026

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

DOJ lawyers resign over handling of Renee Good case
San Antonio removes rainbow crosswalks in Pride District
NY Attorney General Letitia James leads lawsuit against HHS
AI backlash after Grok generates nonconsensual sexual imagery
MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to The Trevor Project
Euphoria Season 3 trailer drops with a five-year time jump
Slo Pitch: a queer sports mockumentary on the horizon
NeNe Leakes returns to Bravo — but not with a peach
Sydney Sweeney targeted by transphobic conspiracy

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Episode 166: January 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay, crediting Heated Rivalry with giving him the confidence to live openly
Transgender youth face growing sports bans across the U.S., raising concerns about safety, belonging, and access
Hawaiʻi enacts landmark parentage law strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ families
CDC warns of rising STI rates nationwide, with syphilis and congenital syphilis driving the most urgent concerns
Maryland woman arrested after viral video shows alleged homophobic attack inside Virginia supermarket
Nearly half of LGBTQ Americans report being “less out” amid rising hostility, new HRC survey finds
New research shows inclusive restroom design improves access and reduces wait times for everyone
Gay Minneapolis pastor says ICE agent detained him at gunpoint following Renee Good killing
Harry Styles announces first album in four years, sparking speculation of a disco-inspired era
Vivian Jenna Wilson appears in Savage X Fenty Valentine’s campaign, continuing the brand’s inclusive legacy
Heated Rivalry resonates with queer viewers in Russia watching under anti-LGBTQ+ repression

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Episode 165: Special Report- How Heated Rivalry Took Over Culture

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this Listen Up Girl special report, I break down one news story that isn’t just trending — it’s resonating.

What started as a queer hockey romance has become a full-blown cultural moment. Heated Rivalry has crossed from fandom into the mainstream, landing on late-night television, dominating social media, attracting pop-culture heavyweights, and pulling in audiences no one expected — including straight men, women, sports fans, and viewers who never thought they’d care about a hockey love story.

In this episode, I explore how the show took over, why the chemistry and performances hit so deeply, and how the actors helped redefine masculinity, vulnerability, and desire on screen. We talk about why women are obsessed, why straight guys are watching and staying, and why queer audiences see themselves reflected so clearly in this story.

I also dive into what’s coming next — including Season 2 anticipation and the announcement of Unrivaled, the third novel in Rachel Reid’s beloved series, where secrecy fades and visibility finally takes center stage.

This isn’t just a TV recap.

It’s a cultural breakdown of how one story cracked something open — and why it matters right now.

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Episode 164: January 13, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:33:40 +0000

Unrivaled, the third Shane and Ilya novel, is officially announced by Rachel Reid
Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes protest ICE-linked killings on the Golden Globes red carpet
Teyana Taylor wins Best Supporting Actress and delivers a powerful message to Black women and girls
Erin Doherty wins a Golden Globe and thanks therapists in emotional speech
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie bring Heated Rivalry energy to the Golden Globes stage
New YouGov poll shows most Americans view Republican transphobia as a problem
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis considers clemency for election-fraud figure Tina Peters
Dorinda Medley discusses lavender marriages on Reality Checked
Supreme Court set to hear cases on bans targeting trans girls in sports

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Episode 163: January 12, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Record number of Queer and Trans candidates selected for UK’s 2026 local elections
Vermont proposes trust fund to protect gender-affirming healthcare
New York City sees 161% surge in bisexual identification
Andrea Jenkins announces retirement after historic career
Nationwide protests erupt after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good
Kristi Noem vows to send more federal agents to Minneapolis
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers apologize over Jasmine Crockett remarks
Lord Mandelson speaks out on Epstein ties in BBC interview
Over 100 detained in Azerbaijan queer nightclub raid

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Episode 162: Renee Nicole Good

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of Listen Up Girl, we examine the life and death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, writer, and partner who was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.

This is not just a breaking-news story—it’s a human one. We take listeners beyond the headlines to understand who Renee was, what happened on the morning she was killed, and why the official accounts and eyewitness narratives diverge so sharply. Through compassion, context, and careful reporting, we explore the grief left behind, the community’s response, and the broader questions this tragedy raises about federal law enforcement, accountability, and the use of force.

Most importantly, this episode asks why moments like this keep happening—and what it says about where we are as a country. Renee Good should still be here. Remembering her means refusing to accept silence, erasure, or easy answers.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses police violence and loss of life.

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Episode 161: January 10, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:21:21 +0000

Amber Glenn delivers a record-breaking performance at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Renee Nicole Good fatally shot by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Becca Good: “We had whistles. They had guns.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to leave the city
FBI takes over investigation, barring state authorities
GoFundMe for Good’s family raises over $1.5 million
Cynthia Nixon calls for arrest of ICE agent
One year into Trump’s presidency, queer Americans seek asylum
Madonna launches new Dolce & Gabbana era
Heated Rivalry continues to surge globally—even via piracy
Orlando paints rainbow medians after Pulse crosswalk removal
Indiana town sued again over Pride festival ban
Grok AI generates exploitative images and CSAM
Tennessee GOP targets same-sex marriage protections
Utah bans Wicked statewide
Kendall Jenner addresses sexuality rumors
Golden Globes announce LGBTQ-favorite presenters

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Episode 160: Zohran Mamdani: Power, Backlash, and the Future of LGBTQ New York

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

New York City has a new mayor — and a divided reaction. In this Listen Up Girl special report, we examine Zohran Mamdani’s election, the backlash against his progressive agenda, and why LGBTQ+ voters overwhelmingly supported him. We also explore what his administration promises for trans rights, healthcare, and the future of the city.

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Episode 159: January 8, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:43:41 +0000

UK’s First Queer-First Retirement Community Fully Opens in Vauxhall

John Whaite Recovers After Near-Fatal Accident, Praises Stranger’s Kindness

Madonna Builds Momentum Ahead of Confessions Sequel

Minneapolis Mayor Tells ICE to Leave After Shooting Incident

Maine School District Faces Backlash Over Trans-Inclusive Policies

GLAAD Announces 2026 Media Awards Nominees

Bowen Yang Reflects on Leaving SNL and the Myth of “Range”

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Episode 158: January 7, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:13:49 +0000

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Cher Reflects on Her Relationship With David Geffen

Heated Rivalry Stars Break Into Late-Night TV
California Appeals Court Halts Forced Outing Policy
Joe Keery Funds LGBTQ+ Youth Through His Tour
Kazakhstan Criminalizes Queer Visibility
Queer Stories Dominate Critics Choice Awards
Trump Warns Republicans of Impeachment
Utah Pushes Ban Despite Pro-Care Evidence
January 6 Candidate Uses Nazi Salute
Hate Crime in Sacramento Turns Fatal
Washington State Ballot Targets Trans Athletes
UK Trans Activists Hack Free Speech Union
Japanese Soccer Player Comes Out as Trans
Miles Heizer Addresses Netflix Cancellation
Jameela Jamil on Rage and Closeted Fear

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Episode 157:January 6, 2026

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Loses Her Seat After Years of Anti-Trans Rhetoric
Miley Cyrus Teases Possible Involvement in Season Two of Heated Rivalry
Kathy Griffin Opens Up About Finding Humor During Life’s Darkest Moments
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After Federal Funding Is Cut
First Openly Lesbian Archbishop Cherry Vann Speaks Out on Painful Backlash
Netflix Confirms Final Season of Queer Eye Premiering January 21
Trans Writer Lexie Handlang Describes Fear and Survival in Men’s Prisons
French Court Convicts Ten in Cyberharassment Case Targeting Brigitte Macron
Orlando Sentinel Sues Florida DOT Over Destruction of Pulse Memorial Crosswalk
Former Mormon Missionary Garth Huelskamp Reflects on Praying Away His Sexuality
Anti-LGBTQ+ Group Urges Trump Administration to Scrutinize Netflix Kids’ Content
Cardi B Shouts Out Her Trans Glam Squad on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Stephen Schwartz Steps Away from Kennedy Center Over Political Concerns
Ariana Grande Prepares for First Tour in Six Years
Sarah Paulson Pays Emotional Tribute to Diane Keaton on Her 80th Birthday
Ricky Gervais Responds to Backlash Over Trans Jokes
François Arnaud Calls on the NHL to Change After Heated Rivalry Promo
Federal Judge Rules Teachers Can Out Queer and Trans Students to Parents
Marlon Wayans Reaffirms Support for Trans Community and LGBTQ+ Youth

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Episode 156: January 4, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 18:07:24 +0000

Historic majority female council and first trans president elected
LGBTQ+ people overrepresented among Canada’s homeless population
Luke Evans to star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Broadway Rocky Horror revival
Judge rejects anti-trans school brief over AI-generated errors
RFK Jr. cuts pediatric funding after vaccine policy criticism
Marlon Wayans speaks out in support of his trans son
Former NYT editor alleges paper’s anti-trans editorial shift
NYC inauguration narrated by beloved trans subway announcer
Massachusetts court allows opt-out from LGBTQ+ classroom books
Texas city cancels Pride after LGBTQ+ protections rolled back
LGBTQ+ streaming highlights for January 2026
Three out LGBTQ players named to U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team
LGBTQ+ rights across Asia show progress — and backlash

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Episode 155: January 3, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 3 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Hudson Williams stars in short film Hold Your Back
Rachel Reid teases possible Heated Rivalry Broadway musical
Tom Hardy discusses sexual fluidity
Skate Canada pulls events from Alberta over anti-trans law
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor
Mamdani’s Kim Petras playlist goes viral
Matt Bomer reunites with Fellow Travelers team
EHRC chair responds to trans community criticism
Gay couple deletes Grindr on wedding day
Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen bring NYE chaos
Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks Christian nationalist curriculum
U.S. isolated at UN over “woke” language
Trump’s Kennedy Center renaming sparks backlash
Artists cancel Kennedy Center performances
X offers legal support in anti-trans bathroom photo case
Local LGBTQ+ protections advance
Trans TA placed on leave at University of Oklahoma
Jonathan Bailey named 2025’s top box office star

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Episode 154: News Breakdown: Trans Rights in the United States

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this special long-form episode of Listen Up Girl, we take a step back from the daily headlines to look at the full picture of transgender rights in America — how we got here, why this issue has become such a dominant political battleground, and what comes next.

Throughout the year, Listen Up Girl has covered countless stories involving transgender Americans: state bans on gender-affirming care, school policies, court challenges, election rhetoric, and the real-world impact on families and young people. This episode connects those dots.

We explore:

What’s actually happening across the U.S.
The conservative arguments driving these laws
Why Republicans have made transgender issues such a central focus
The perspective of transgender people and advocates
How media and moral panic fuel the debate
Why courts now matter more than legislatures
How upcoming elections could shape the future of trans rights

This isn’t a shouting match — it’s a deep dive into fear, power, strategy, and humanity.

Because behind every political argument are real people being asked to justify their existence.

If you want context, clarity, and a fuller understanding of one of the most consequential civil-rights debates of our time, this episode is for you.

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Episode 153: 2026 Wish List for the LGBTQ+ Community

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Listen Up Girl, we look ahead to 2026 through the lens of the LGBTQ+ community — not with vague optimism, but with clear expectations shaped by the headlines we’ve lived through.

From federal LGBTQ+ protections and trans rights becoming settled law, to the dismantling of ICE and a humane immigration system for queer and trans asylum seekers, this episode breaks down what real progress should look like in the year ahead. We talk about Florida changing course after years of anti-LGBTQ+ policy, why safety and accountability must be non-negotiable, and how the 2026 midterms could shape the future of LGBTQ+ lives nationwide.

This is a conversation about power, policy, and people — and why hope for the LGBTQ+ community in 2026 isn’t passive. It’s something we organize, vote for, and demand.

If you care about LGBTQ+ rights, equality, and the future we’re building together, this episode is for you.

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Episode 152: December 30, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Barack Obama Highlights LGBTQ+ Anthems in His 2025 Favorites List

Dylan Kevitch’s Viral Moment Continues to Snowball Across Internet Culture

As “MAGA Minaj” Backlash Grows, Cardi B’s Drag Race Appearance Hits Differently

Tender Masculinity Is Winning as Pop Culture Rejects Toxic Norms

Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Christian Nationalist Curriculum Push in Public Schools

Nineteen States Sue to Stop Federal Plan Targeting Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Gay NYC Councilmember Erik Bottcher Drops House Bid to Run for State Senate

University of Oklahoma Bars Instructor After Gender Stereotypes Essay Controversy

Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Appoints First Openly LGBTQ+ FDNY Fire Commissioner

Heated Rivalry Creator Jacob Tierney Fires Back at Critics: “It’s TV. Take a Breath.”

Despite Widespread Queer Visibility, Zero Active NHL Players Have Come Out

Pew Research Finds LGBTQ+ Youth Are Coming Out Earlier Than Any Previous Generation

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Episode 151: The State of 2025 - A Year-End Recap

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

2025 was loud, messy, historic, and impossible to ignore.

In this year-end roundup, we break down the biggest stories that shaped 2025—from political chaos and culture wars to moments of resilience, resistance, and real progress for the LGBTQ+ community. We revisit the headlines that made us angry, hopeful, heartbroken, and fired up—and talk honestly about what they mean going into 2026.

This isn’t just a recap. It’s context, accountability, and a reminder that our stories don’t end when the year does.

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Episode 150: December 28, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

New Data Shows LGBTQ+ People Face Widespread Family Rejection and Holiday Isolation

Meth Addiction and Party-and-Play Culture Continue to Devastate the Gay Community as Apps Avoid Accountability

Rachel Maddow Says She Has Reconnected With Her Catholic Faith After Decades Away

Andrew Scott to Portray Actor Ian Charleson in AIDS-Era Biopic Elsinore

Bishop Mariann Budde, Branded “Nasty” by Trump, Delivers BBC Christmas Message on Mercy

Dancing With the Stars Ireland Makes History With First Female Same-Sex Pairing

Study Finds LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces Perform Better on Climate and Sustainability

Elliot Page Publishes Open Letter to the Trans Community Amid Political Attacks

Mariah Carey Credits Her Gay Uncles for Giving Her a Sense of Belonging and Joy

Congresswoman Sarah McBride Slams GOP for Prioritizing Anti-Trans Bills Over Healthcare

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Episode 149: Special Report: Nicki Minaj, MAGA, and the Fallout With LGBTQ+ Fans

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:05:00 +0000

Nicki Minaj was long embraced as a queer cultural icon — celebrated in clubs, drag culture, and on RuPaul’s Drag Race by LGBTQ+ fans who helped fuel her rise.

But her recent appearance in MAGA-aligned political spaces, including Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, and her silence alongside anti-trans rhetoric have sparked backlash and a wave of unfollows.

In this episode of Listen Up Girl, we break down both sides of the story — Nicki’s history with the LGBTQ+ community, why some fans defend her political independence, and why many queer and trans listeners feel hurt and abandoned

This isn’t about canceling.

It’s about consequence.

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Episode 148: December 26, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Leaked Memo Suggests FBI Bounties Targeting Trans Activists
Federal Law Still Protects LGBTQ+ Workers From Employment Discrimination
Billy Porter Shares Emotional Health Update Following Battle With Urosepsis
Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 Targets LGBTQ+ Rights in 2026
FDA Turns Its Attention to Chest Binders Used by Trans and Nonbinary People
Journalism Ethics Experts Alarmed by Coverage of Trans High School Athlete
Aetna Agrees to Cover IVF and Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
Ohio Set to Welcome Its Only Openly LGBTQ Mayor in Cleveland Heights

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Episode 147: December 25, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Nicki Minaj loses followers after MAGA-aligned AmericaFest appearance
Grindr outages reported during AmericaFest in Phoenix
Pedro Pascal revealed as Heated Rivalry fan
Heated Rivalry nearly censored by executives
Supreme Court considers overturning conversion therapy bans
Bowen Yang exits Saturday Night Live
Rep. Sarah McBride slams GOP focus on anti-trans bills

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Episode 146: December 23, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Most Sniffies users don’t identify as gay, new 2025 data shows
70% of trans Americans fear for their public safety, Pew finds
Gen Z LGBTQ+ women more likely to identify as bisexual than lesbian
Fake AI video targets Maine Gov. Janet Mills over trans rights
Three Democrats help pass GOP bill banning trans youth healthcare
Russia blocks Rainbow Railroad website, escalates LGBTQ+ crackdown
Rep. Sarah McBride criticizes GOP as ACA subsidies near expiration
Nicki Minaj faces backlash over pro-Trump shift
New Zealand hate crimes linked to Grindr assaults get light sentences

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Episode 145: December 21, 2025 - LGBTQ+ Podcast

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:48:41 +0000

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urges residents to report alleged bathroom law violations through an online tip line, raising legal and privacy concerns

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz proposes rules that could end gender-affirming care for trans youth — and draws backlash for bizarre remarks during the announcement

Rep. Robert Garcia accuses Donald Trump and the Department of Justice of violating federal law in continued Epstein file redactions

Former All Blacks prop Campbell Johnstone celebrates marriage to longtime partner Ben Thomson in landmark moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in rugby

Kennedy Center quietly retires its iconic rainbow sash under Trump-appointed leadership, replacing it with a redesigned medallion

Actor Tramell Tillman delivers powerful message of solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community amid rising attacks

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Episode 144: December 20, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:51:07 +0000

• RFK Jr. announces proposal to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide

• Federal plan would strip Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP funding from hospitals providing trans healthcare

• Sniffies releases 2025 user data as Melbourne earns title of global capital of swallowing

• Palm Desert City Council overwhelmingly rejects MAGA mayor’s attempt to roll back Pride

• Bowen Yang prepares to exit Saturday Night Live after historic run as a queer cast member

• Kevin Spacey set to return to television in controversial Italian comedy series

• European privacy group accuses TikTok of tracking Grindr users through third-party data services

• Trans athlete Cal Calamia pushes boundaries and expands inclusion in elite marathon racing

• Anti-trans judicial nominee Justin Olson grilled during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

• UK government doubles funding for GiveOut’s LGBTQI Solidarity Fund to support activists worldwide

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Episode 143: December 19, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Miles Heizer responds after Netflix cancels Boots
Heated Rivalry gay hockey series coming to the UK
Noah Schnapp addresses “Byler” rumors
New Zealand High Court blocks puberty blocker ban
Texas queer leaders build grassroots care networks
Dallas church unveils pro-immigrant, pro-trans Nativity scene
Florida moves to enforce drag ban law
House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care
Trump remains underwater in approval ratings
Rep. Angie Craig reflects on fight for LGBTQ+ families

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Episode 142: December 18, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

B.D. Wong apologizes after racist Instagram comment
Trump attacks Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters pardon refusal
Syphilis cases reach highest levels since the 1960s
Tryst Hospitality announces Wilton Manors luxury gay hotel
Netflix cancels Boots after one season
Cardi B celebrates gay best friends
Troye Sivan responds to Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Brock McGillis questions Heated Rivalry impact claims
Grindr commits to becoming “AI-first”
DOJ labels “radical gender ideology” a terrorist threat
D.L. Hughley fires back at Nicki Minaj
Texas compiles list of trans residents
LSU sextortion case leads to arrest
Heritage Foundation hires extremist academic
Antisemitism on display at NY Young Republican gala
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump over Rob Reiner posts
St. Petersburg earns perfect HRC equality score
Arlington Pride suspended over safety concerns

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Episode 141: December 17, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

• Hollywood mourns legendary director and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Rob Reiner as Trump sparks backlash with political comments following his death

• Michigan school athletic director Chet Hesson placed on leave after expressing support for a trans student targeted by far-right media

• Apple TV+ makes history as Pluribus becomes the streamer’s most-watched show ever, led by a lesbian protagonist

• Bishop Mariann Budde to deliver BBC Christmas message after globally praised sermon defending LGBTQ+ people

• Culver City makes history with Freddy Puza elected first openly LGBTQ+ mayor and Bubba Fish named vice mayor

• Conservative backlash erupts after a Chick-fil-A franchise congratulates a gay couple on their wedding

• Kim Petras responds to Nicki Minaj’s transphobic tirade with viral message: “trans kids r healthy btw.”

• Trans woman says gender-affirming care helped save her life after late-stage cancer diagnosis

• Library board abolished after refusing to ban a children’s book about a trans child

• Former anti-LGBTQ+ Arkansas library board chair arrested in alleged kidnapping plot involving her daughter

• Trans actress Kevin Ninh’s coming-out moment with her grandmother goes viral for its simplicity and love

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Episode 140: December 15, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Elon Musk escalates feud with Gavin Newsom, deadnames trans daughter
Arkansas mother charged after allegedly staging daughter’s kidnapping
Frankie Grande challenges sex-shaming in queer culture
“Fujoshi” fandom resurfaces amid queer media boom
Nancy Mace sparks backlash over airport remarks
Graham Linehan reveals transphobic video game project
Rosie O’Donnell reflects on life after moving to Ireland
New recombinant mpox strain detected in England
Jason Collins reveals Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis

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Episode 139: December 14, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Trans Woman Reports Staff Celebrated Rollback of Prison Protections
Media Firestorm Erupts Over Michigan Trans Teen Athlete
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Deliver Message of Pride at West Hollywood Event
Two Kids Help Identify Suspect in Pride Flag Vandalism
Nicholas Galitzine Reveals Intense Training for He-Man Role
New Hampshire Republicans Push One of Nation’s Most Extreme Bathroom Bills
Trump Administration Orders States to Remove Gender Identity from Sex Ed
Missouri Bill Would Ban Social Transition and Force-Expose Trans Students
Big Queer Wedding Party in Austin Celebrates Love Amid Legal Threats
WWE Founders Face Lawsuit Alleging Abuse of Underage ‘Ring Boys’
Budapest Mayor May Face Charges for Defying LGBTQ+ Event Ban

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Episode 138: December 13, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Meta accused of widespread censorship of abortion access, LGBTQ+, and reproductive health groups

CBS News faces backlash over collaboration with right-wing outlet criticized for anti-trans misinformation

Arlington, Texas voters reject reinstatement of LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance

Faith leaders urge release of gay asylum seeker detained by ICE during green card interview

British Ice Skating allows same-sex couples to compete in all national events

New Trevor Project data shows pronoun respect significantly lowers suicide risk for trans and non-binary youth

UK data reveals sharp rise in bisexual identification among Gen Z

U.S. Department of Justice backs lawsuit challenging protections for trans students in Virginia schools

Florida attorney general sues major medical organizations over gender-affirming care

Political drama erupts outside George Santos’ “Santos Claus” holiday party

Extremist Texas pastor urges Christians to use anti-gay slurs

U.S. military asks court to allow discharge of HIV-positive service members

European Court of Justice rules refusal to recognize same-sex marriages violates EU law

ITV presenter Ashley James resigns as Girlguiding ambassador over trans girl ban

Tottenham Hotspur relocates Progress Pride flag ahead of Champions League match

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Episode 137: December 11, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Robert W. Fieseler’s LGBTQ history work continues to resonate
Colin Allred challenges Julie Johnson for Texas’ 33rd District
Seattle moves forward with World Cup Pride Match
Kazakhstan delays anti-LGBTQ “propaganda” bill
Utah equality advocate Derek Kitchen runs for Congress
Federal judge strikes down Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care for inmates
Netflix renews Japan’s gay dating show The Boyfriend
UK AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to Scotland
Florida AG sues medical groups over gender-affirming care
AFL athlete Mitch Brown harassed by reporter over bisexuality
China intensifies LGBTQ media censorship
Grindr reveals top “twink” countries

John Waters names his top 10 films of 2025

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Episode 136: December 10, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Michigan father files Title IX complaint over trans athlete
Cynthia Erivo makes Golden Globe history
Amy Madigan celebrates queer love for Aunt Gladys
Girl Guides Australia reaffirms support for trans girls
Sean Avery hopes queer hockey drama paves way for an out NHL player
Pattie Gonia raises $1 million on 100-mile drag hike
Pornhub reports spike in trans & femboy searches
Dana International condemns Eurovision boycotts
Survivor of electric shock conversion therapy speaks out

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Episode 135: December 8, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Heated Rivalry showrunner shuts down speculation about actors’ sexuality

Russell Tovey reflects on dating, career, and fatherhood ahead of new series

Chasten Buttigieg shares heartwarming family holiday photos

Ms. Rachel reaffirms LGBTQ+ inclusion in her classroom

HHS deadnames Admiral Rachel Levine on official portrait

Arizona school board president appears on anti-LGBTQ+ podcast

Girl Scouts’ Rainbow Bridge memorial vandalized in suspected hate act

Leaked memo reveals Trump plan to roll back protections for trans prisoners

Biden condemns GOP for weaponizing LGBTQ+ identity

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes hit record highs in Los Angeles

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Episode 134: December 7, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Lilly Wachowski Calls Out Extremists Misusing The Matrix

Minnesota Jail Reforms After Wrongful Housing of Trans Man

Advocate Warns LGBTQ+ Federal Workers Face “Lavender Scare 2.0”

USTA Quietly Bans Trans Women from Women’s Tennis Events

Irish Activist Enoch Burke to Remain in Jail Over Holidays

Council of Europe Moves Toward Ban on Conversion Practices

Drag Icon Joan Jett Blakk Receives Support After Stroke

Grindr Supports GOP Age-Verification Bill, Sparking Concerns

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Episode 133: December 6, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 6 Dec 2025 23:49:18 +0000

Brandi Carlile to Perform “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LX

Four Countries Withdraw from Eurovision 2026 Over Israel Participation

UK Engineer Loses Tribunal Over Trans-Inclusive Bathroom Policy

San Diego Teacher Awarded $700K After Anti-LGBTQ Harassment

Kansas Attorney General Targets Trans-Affirming School Policies

Russia Bans Roblox Over Alleged “LGBT Propaganda”

Grindr Unwrapped 2025 Reveals Global Queer Trends

Neil Patrick Harris to Host Netflix’s Chaotic New Game Show ‘What’s in the Box?’

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Episode 132: December 5, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Biden to Receive Top LGBTQ+ Leadership Honor

Jay Lee Murder Case Ends in 40-Year Sentence

Denver LGBTQ+ Youth Center YouthSeen Closes After Theft

Mariah Carey & GLAAD Fundraise for Trans Media Representation

Dr. Daskalakis Escalates Criticism of RFK Jr.’s HHS Leadership

Sarah Paulson Celebrated with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Lyas Medini Stuns Public with Nude Look at Fashion Awards

Provincetown’s Crown & Anchor Relaunches as The Tryst

“Heated Rivalry” Creator Rejects Questions About Actors’ Sexuality

WH Press Secretary Mocked Over Fake News Remarks

Trump Defends Ableist, Racist Posts About Gov. Walz

Beloved LGBTQ+ Creator Scott Finn Dies at 27

Irish Woman Comes Out as Bisexual at Age 58

84-Year-Old Wrestler Breaks Global Record

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Episode 131: December 4, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Trinity student candidate ruled in violation after Grindr campaign post

Josh Cavallo mentoring closeted athletes worldwide

UK Women’s Institute to bar trans women from membership in 2026

Girlguiding UK bans all trans girls from youth groups

Trump claims LGBTQ “support” despite data showing otherwise

U.S. receives “F” on global LGBTQ human rights scorecard

Canada mirrors U.S. anti-trans playbook: “From Alabama to Alberta”

Madonna slams Trump for ignoring World AIDS Day

Laverne Cox announces memoir Transcendent for June 2026

Methodist pastor comes out as trans during Sunday service

OU places trans teaching assistant on leave after student complaint

Leaked texts show Sen. Gallego mocking colleagues’ appearance

Rachel Maddow launches Burn Notice podcast on WWII internment

HIV-positive men stage border “Kiss-In” protest in Tijuana

Idaho bar offers free beer for helping ICE deport immigrants

GOP staffer charged for fabricating “Trump Whore” assault

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Episode 130: December 2, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Swiss Tennis Player Mika Brunold Comes Out as Gay

Conservatives Renew Attacks on the Wicked Franchise

Jesse Thorn’s Viral Message Defending Trans Kids

Eight Major LGBTQ+ Films Coming in 2026 Announced

Mary Trump Says Donald Trump Is “Declining Fast”

Anti-LGBTQ Candidate Valentina Gomez Finishes 6th in Missouri GOP Primary

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Episode 129: December 1, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 23:23:49 +0000

Abby Stein Joins NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team

Tokyo High Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage in Japan

Grace Richardson Becomes First Out Lesbian Miss England

Over 100 Members of Congress Accuse DOJ of Ignoring LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes

Tucker Carlson Draws Outrage After Using Anti-Gay Slur On-Air

NIH and USAID Cut Over $1 Billion in Global HIV Research Funding

Hayley Williams Says Bigots Are Not Welcome at Paramore Shows

‘I’ve Had It’ Hosts Call Out Closeted MAGA Figures

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Episode 128: November 29, 2025 = LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Elton John urges Trump to end AIDS

Illinois Democrat glitter-bombs anti-trans survey

Florida man arrested after targeting LGBTQ running club

Judge blocks DOJ access to trans youth medical records

Tony Dokoupil criticized for not pushing back on Dave Portnoy

Miles Heizer discusses growing up gay in Hollywood

Nene Leakes thanks LGBTQ fans

Jonathan Bailey named 2025’s top box-office star

State Dept shifts human rights reporting

Democrats sweep school board elections

Fake rumor spreads about Grande/Erivo relationship

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Episode 127: November 28, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Jinkx Monsoon cast as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow

Trump admin orders agencies to avoid World AIDS Day

EU court forces Poland to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad

Cher nearing £13M Netflix documentary deal

“MAGA Invasion” to collide with Disneyland Gay Days

UK man loses lawsuit over Pride display

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Episode 126: November 26, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Ric Grenell faces Senate investigation over Kennedy Center leadership

State Department rewrites human rights reports, removing LGBTQ+ focus

Maryland woman pleads guilty after transgender symbol vandalism

Gay MP Josh Newbury reveals sexual assault in Parliament speech

Epstein records ordered released amid accusations of withheld files

Anti-LGBTQ+ activists launch new plan to overturn marriage equality

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Episode 125: November 25, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Reno’s Gay Rodeo returns after 37 years

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress

Thousands attend London Trans Day of Remembrance vigil

Lady Gaga sparks collab buzz after praising Chappell Roan

TikToker Drew goes public to fight anti-trans misinformation

Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent discuss fidelity in their marriage

Fitness icon Susan Powter comes out as a “total lesbian”

Alabama bans LGBTQ+ books from youth library sections

Caitlyn Jenner appears with Trump and Musk at Mar-a-Lago

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Episode 124: November 24, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:32:15 +0000

Heated Rivalry U.S. release plans revealed

Rio Pride celebrates Bolsonaro’s arrest

Dominican Republic overturns anti-gay military laws

Ohio man wins fight for “GAY” license plate

White House TikTok slammed for using Wicked in ICE video

Ghana president will sign anti-LGBTQ+ identity bill

New Texas law forces teachers to deadname trans students

First lesbian bishop takes office in New York Synod

Florida ranked least safe state for LGBTQ+ people

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Episode 123: November 21, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Garcia & Markey Reintroduce Global LGBTQ+ Rights Bill
NFL’s First Trans Cheerleader Says She Was Cut for Being Trans
Wiltshire Villagers Create Drag Calendar for Charity
Hungarian Pride Organizer Faces Prison Under New Law
23 Years Since Section 28 Repeal
Leaked UK Guidance Targets Trans Access to Single-Sex Spaces
A4TE Releases 2025 Trans Remembrance Report
Trans TikTok Star Girlalala Fatally Shot
U.S. Wrongfully Deports Trans Woman to Mexico
Florida Man Fired After Attacking Pride Flag

Judge Says EEOC Became Hostile Under Trump Administration

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Episode 122: November 19, 2025 -LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

17 Transgender Air Force Members Sue Trump Administration Over Lost Retirement Benefits
Bronwyn Newport Calls Out Silent Housewives on Trans Rights
Malaysia Suspends Kids’ Show After Same-Sex Mermaid Kiss
Disney Introduces Another Openly Gay Character in Zootopia 2
Ohio Catholic School Sued for Ignoring Bullying of Gay Student
Keith Urban Performs Chappell Roan Song at Mar-a-Lago
Trump Nominates Anti-Trans Attorney Justin Olson as Federal Judge
Police Confirm Assassination Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene
Dutch Court Rejects Asylum Request of American Trans Woman
Drag Superstar Onya Nurve Exits Kinky Boots National Tour

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Episode 121: November 18, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Porsha Williams to Date Women in New RHOA Season

Ian McKellen Cast as Toto in ‘Wicked Witches’
Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After 38 Years
Liniker Makes History as Most-Awarded Trans Woman at Latin Grammys
Jordan Wood Becomes Frontrunner in Maine’s 2nd District
LA LGBTQ+ Landmark Silver Platter Faces Demolition
Report: LGBTQ+ People More Likely to Face Police Mistreatment
Elk River Man Set for Sentencing After Threats Toward Same-Sex Couple

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Episode 120: November 17, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Buttigieg Heads to Wisconsin for High-Stakes Campaign Showdown
Utah’s Oldest Gay Bar, The SunTrapp, Remains Closed Amid Union Dispute
Trump’s Push to Rename the Pentagon Could Cost Taxpayers $2 Billion
Former USAID Director Warns Foreign Aid Cuts Caused Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths
HRC Drops Northrop Grumman and RTX as Donors
Commonwealth Games Reject Blanket Ban on Transgender Athletes
Rainbow Railroad Receives an LGBTQ+ Refugee Request Every 26 Minutes
UK Provider Launches New Gender-Affirming Care Toolkit
Support for Marriage Equality Drops Sharply, New Poll Shows

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Episode 119: November 16, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:12:27 +0000

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JFK Heir Jack Schlossberg Enters NYC Congressional Race

Pope Leo XIV to Host Vatican Lunch With Trans Women

U.S. Bishops Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Catholic Hospitals

New Epstein Emails Mention Trump and Mystery Figure “Bubba”

State Department Quietly Removes Gender Marker Guidance After Ruling

MAGA Conspiracy Figures Now “Transvestigating” Charlie Kirk

Pensacola Drag Show Proceeds Despite Florida AG’s Shutdown Attempt

Boston Hotel Settles After Wrongfully Expelling Lesbian Couple

Ruby Rose Accuses Sydney Sweeney of Anti-Gay Bias After Film Fallout

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Episode 118: November 15, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:52:19 +0000

Adelita Grijalva Opens Term With LGBTQ+ Commitments and Epstein Accountability

Cork Pride Collapses Into Liquidation Following High Court Costs

Cambridge Releases Long-Hidden Archive of Queer Writer Amy Levy

Florida Advances Pride Flag Ban but Protects Confederate Symbols

BBC Investigation Shows Chemsex Deaths Not Recorded by NHS

Streamer Ludwig Raises Funds for Trevor Project After Trans Viewer’s Death

Laura Dern Reflects on Impact of Ellen’s Historic Coming-Out Episode

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Episode 117: November 13, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:05 +0000

1. Ricky Martin warns LGBTQ+ people are “hiding again” in America

2. Trans teen Becky Pepper-Jackson takes sports ban case to Supreme Court

3. Apple removes top gay dating apps Blued and Finka in China crackdown

4. Trans Awareness Week highlights rising violence against trans people

5. Jim Obergefell applauds Supreme Court rejection of Kim Davis appeal

6. Four killed, 13 injured after crash into Tampa LGBTQ+ bar

7. Tom Ford announces star-studded Cry to Heaven adaptation

8. Andy Cohen jokes Madonna may never come on WWHL

9. Robyn releases new single “Dopamine”

10. Drag performer protests Australian drag story time ban

11. Airyn De Niro praises father Robert De Niro’s support

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Episode 116: November 10, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:43:29 +0000

Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Marriage Equality Case — A Win for Now

Chris Smith Becomes First Openly Gay MP in 1984, Changing Politics Forever

Survey Confirms the “U-Haul Effect”: Queer Couples Move In Fast

Florida AG Tries to Ban ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’ in Latest Anti-Drag Push

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Episode 115: November 9, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 9 Nov 2025 19:33:48 +0000

Supreme Court blocks Transgender passport rights

Nicki Minaj defends Trump praise amid LGBTQ+ backlash

LGBTQ+ voters help elect Zohran Mamdani

The Sims creator defends queer inclusion amid EA deal

U.S. cities declare sanctuary for Trans residents

Gay 49ers cheerleader Jon Reyes claps back at critics

Uganda considers criminalizing LGBTQ+ identity

Liberty Counsel accused of courting Supreme Court justices

Trans youth show strong civic engagement

GLAAD report finds 41% of LGBTQ+ TV characters won’t return

Lady Gaga and Doechii lead LGBTQ+ Grammy nominations

Kim Chi’s inclusive books win praise

Maryland reverses LGBTQ+ book ban

Marjorie Taylor Greene turns on her party

Appeals court reinstates Texas drag ban

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Episode 114: November 7, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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Democrats sweep national elections in a major rebuke of the Trump administration.

Debra Messing faces career backlash after racist and Islamophobic posts.

Podcaster Jennifer Welch roasts VP JD Vance as a “failed drag queen.”

Erica Deuso becomes Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor.

Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement from Congress.

Kyle Richards hints at fluid sexuality in new RHOBH season.

George Santos launches another profanity-laced social media rant.

Rep. Nancy Mace sparks outrage with homophobic jab at Lindsey Graham.

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Episode 113: November 5, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:58:04 +0000

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Supreme Court Weighs Kim Davis Case and Possible Revisit of Obergefell v. Hodges

Jonathan Bailey Named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive — A First for an Openly Gay Man

Zohran Mamdani Runs Bold, Pro-LGBTQ+ Campaign in New York City

Democrats Score Major Wins: Sherrill in New Jersey, Spanberger in Virginia

UK Moves to Ban Violent Pornography Depicting Strangulation or Choking

Sarah McBride Reflects on Her “Darkest Day” in Congress

Pentagon Memo Formalizes Removal of Transgender Service Members

Jonathan Bennett Talks Possible Mean Girls Sequel and Keeping Aaron Straight

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Episode 112: November 4, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 15:12:10 +0000

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Trump Administration moves to block student loan forgiveness for LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers

Over 1,000 anti-trans bills introduced nationwide in 2025

Immigration Equality continues to defend queer refugees amid policy rollbacks

Argentina’s Pride march protests rising hate under President Milei

Lufthansa sued for allegedly outing gay couple to Saudi government

California redistricting could usher in new LGBTQ+ congressional representation

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Episode 111: November 2, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 2 Nov 2025 20:31:50 +0000

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Texas Supreme Court allows judges to refuse same-sex weddings based on “sincerely held religious beliefs.”

Irish activists declare a “gender violence emergency” and plan a march on November 25th in Dublin.

Rob Jetten set to become the Netherlands’ first openly gay and youngest prime minister.

Texas man’s reconstructive surgery paid for after defending a trans woman from attack.

Rep. Nancy Mace sparks backlash with anti-LGBTQ tweet after previously supporting marriage equality.

Portland’s last lesbian bar announces closure amid financial struggles.

Canadian government announces new funding for LGBTQ+ security and women’s leadership.

Vandals target multiple LGBTQ-owned businesses across Denver in a string of attacks.

Luke Evans to star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway.

Immigration Equality continues to fight for LGBTQ+ refugees amid Trump’s second term.

Education Department to deny student loan forgiveness for employees of LGBTQ+ non-profits.

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Episode 110: October 30, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News Podcast

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Texas Supreme Court Backs Judges Refusing Same-Sex Weddings

Dallas Church Paints Rainbow Steps for Inclusion

AOC Roasts Anti-Trans Troll Riley Gaines

Grindr Could Go Private in $3.46B Deal

Polyamory Trends Go Mainstream

Alan Cumming Wants Martha Stewart on The Traitors

Global Rise in Trump-Inspired Far-Right Movements

Elon Musk’s “Grokipedia” Pushes Disinformation

Minneapolis Gay-Owned Ice Cream Shop Firebombed Twice

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Episode 109: October 29, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Drag Queens Attacked in Cork While Filming Promo Video

Hailey Bieber Pushes Back Against Transphobic Insults

Queer Gamers Concerned After The Sims Developer Buyout

Gavin Newsom Criticized Over Trans Athlete Comments

35% of LGBTQ Workers Hear Anti-Queer Remarks at Work

Queensland Court Reinstates Puberty Blocker Access

Hilary Duff Announces New LGBTQ-Focused Music

Pete Buttigieg Leads Early 2028 Poll in New Hampshire

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Episode 108: October 28, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

NYC mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani honors trans icon Sylvia Rivera.

U.S. Virgin Islands make history recognizing Transgender and Intersex people.

King Charles III unveils national memorial for LGBTQ+ service members.

Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people reach record highs in the U.S.

Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler eyed for Miami Vice reboot.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparks backlash over “soybean farmer” remark.

Conservative writer Jonah Goldberg denounces Trump’s “king” rhetoric.

Oregon mom fuels trans panic with student walkout.

Federal judge strikes down Biden-era trans healthcare protections.

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Episode 107: October 26, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Queer Ally Unseats Anti-LGBTQ+ Mayor in Alaska

Hailey Bieber Delivers Powerful Message on Gender Identity

White House Website Targets Democrats Amid Scandal

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Netflix Boycott Over Strawberry Shortcake

Fake LGBTQ+ News Floods Facebook

Supreme Court May Hear Kim Davis Case Threatening Marriage Equality

Maine Senate Candidate Apologizes for Homophobic Posts and Tattoo

Illinois Army Captain Runs for Congress to Defend LGBTQ+ Rights

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Episode 106: October 25, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Kim Davis case heads to U.S. Supreme Court
Church of England priests defy ban on same-sex blessings
Minnesota Supreme Court backs trans weightlifter JayCee Cooper
Cuomo’s old homophobic slogan resurfaces in NYC mayoral race
Canada’s Drag Race introduces drag king competitor
Kit Connor joins new Andrew Haigh drama A Long Winter
Chappell Roan launches $400K Midwest Princess Project
ISD report warns of rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate
Russian coach blames “bisexual West” for Olympic ban
Dallas church paints rainbow steps in defiance
Tennessee schools ban Pride flags
White House site pushes partisan narrative

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Episode 105: October 23, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Janelle Monáe says she time-traveled to see David Bowie perform.
Manchester Pride enters voluntary liquidation amid financial strain.
Ace Awareness Week celebrates visibility and understanding.
“Beers with Queers” event targeted by hate group in Ontario.
Joe Rogan calls Marjorie Taylor Greene “to the left” of Hillary Clinton.
Netflix’s BOOTS doubles viewership and wins global acclaim.
South Korea recognizes same-sex couples in national census.
Japan’s new Prime Minister says gays are “fine” but rejects same-sex marriage.

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Episode 104: October 22, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

West Hollywood Drug Bust in Rainbow District (NBC Los Angeles)
Ohio Pastor Who Opposed LGBTQ Books Charged with Child Rape (The Enquirer)
Americans Leaving Religion Over LGBTQ Hostility
California Adds Trevor Project Hotline to Student IDs (The Trevor Project)
Colman Domingo Joins Wicked: For Good
Manchester Clinic Offers Rowling Tattoo Removal for Trans Rights
Mass Suicide Attempt Among Trans Community in India (Hindustan Times)
Judge Blocks Trump-Era School Censorship (U.S. District Court)
GOP Aide Calls for Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Virginia Lt. Gov. Denies Anti-Gay Remark Despite Video

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Episode 103: October 19, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Trump Commutes Sentence of George Santos in Federal Fraud Case
High Court Rules in Favour of Trans Man Seeking Gender Recognition
Pentagon Slams Netflix Over Queer Marine Series
New Study Finds LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Decline Linked to Hostile Legislation
Church of Norway Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community for Past Discrimination
Virginia GOP Candidate’s Supporters Launch Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Campaign
Vermont Senator Resigns Following Racist Group Chat Scandal

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Episode 102: October 18, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Variety / The Advocate — Tami Roman faces backlash for comments about daughter’s girlfriend
ESPN / The Trevor Project — NFL and Carl Nassib donate $100K for LGBTQ+ youth
NBC News — World Gay Rodeo Finals celebrates 50 years
Gay City News — Brooklyn police hunt suspect in anti-LGBTQ+ chair attack
The News-Review / OPB — Oregon students walk out over trans student’s bathroom rights
Uncloseted Media — Two-Spirit activist Chrystos on Indigenous resistance
GLAAD / Billboard — Snoop Dogg releases “Love Is Love” for Spirit Day
MSNBC / AP — Treasury Secretary compares Charlie Kirk’s death to 9/11
The Wrap / Variety — NBC cuts diversity and LGBTQ+ news teams
Washington Post / NBC News — Pete Buttigieg joins Virginia governor’s race rally
Cleveland Plain Dealer / HRC — Ohio enacts binary-sex definition in new budget

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Episode 101: October 17, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

ACLU / Reuters — Judge expands injunction blocking Trump passport ban

GQ — Jonathan Bailey steps back to focus on The Shameless Fund

The Guardian — JD Vance defends offensive GOP chat leaks

The Advocate — Trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies at 78

LGBTQ Nation — Zohran Mamdani honors Sylvia Rivera in campaign

Türkiye Today — Turkey proposes extreme anti-LGBTQ+ reforms

Out Magazine / RTÉ — Niecy Nash-Betts and Miriam Margolyes speak out

Instagram Live — AOC sends support to trans youth

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Episode 100: October 14, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Wild Atlantic EuroPride Coming to Ireland in 2028
Federal Judge Blocks Florida’s Book Ban Law
Two Women Fined for Transphobic Rumor About Brigitte Macron
Homophobic Attack Reported in Midtown Manhattan
Foster Parents Lose License Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy
“And Tango Makes Three” Lawsuit Challenges Book Ban
ICE Responds to Chappell Roan’s Onstage Protest
Supreme Court Declines “P-Valley” Copyright Case
St. Petersburg Debates Diversity Flags Amid State Pushback

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Episode 99: October 13, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Bad Bunny announced as 2026 Super Bowl headliner, continuing his fearless LGBTQ+ allyship.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders removal of Pride and BLM art from streets statewide.
Finnish study explores why lesbian couples divorce at higher rates than gay and straight peers.
Defiance meets faith: Wake Forest Pride Fest unites a Baptist town amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment.
Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado speaks out before sentencing in federal wire-fraud case.
Atlanta Pride returns with record crowds, major performers, and a legacy of Southern celebration.
San Francisco’s Jazzie’s Place triples in size after $18M expansion, strengthening support for LGBTQ+ homeless residents.

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Episode 98: October 12, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Canadian Throuple Fights for Legal Parental Recognition
National Coming Out Day Celebrated Worldwide
Wyoming Library Director Wins $700K in Censorship Case
Bad Bunny Named 2026 Super Bowl Headliner
Hollywood Mourns Icon Diane Keaton
Anti-DEI Provisions Spark Tension in U.S. Senate
Miss Major Returns Home for Hospice Care
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Sparks Backlash Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Remarks
Nevada Official Fired After Anti-Gay Slur
Philadelphia to Open LGBTQ+ Visitor Center

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Episode 97: October 11, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Paxton launches “leftist violence” probe with no evidence
Texas man’s Henry Cavill doll stuns the internet
Heather Dubrow donates $50K to The Trevor Project
RFK Jr. spreads new autism conspiracy
North Dakota court upholds trans youth care ban
Chicago alderwoman detained by ICE
96% of LGBTQ+ adults have come out
Morehouse Dean suggests King James may have been gay

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Episode 96: October 10, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Cleveland appoints Carey Gibbons as LGBTQ+ liaison
SCOTUS weighs Colorado conversion therapy ban
International Lesbian Day celebrated globally
Dolly Parton reassures fans after health scare
Jake Paul denounces AI deepfake hoax
Netflix’s Monster sparks anti-trans backlash
RuPaul leads all-star Glamazonian Express cast
LGBTQ+ elder care inequities spark reform efforts
LSU trans student alleges targeted arrest
11-year-old trans child assaulted in Massachusetts
Trump draws criticism for anti-trans remarks abroad
Lukas Gage bares all in new memoir
Texas AG Paxton launches anti-trans “investigations”

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Episode 95: October 8, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Bari Weiss to Lead CBS News, Sparking Controversy
Justice Alito Rekindles Fears Over Gay Marriage Rights
Nevada Investigator Uses Slur During Traffic Stop
Khalid Turns Pain of Being Outed into Artistic Power
Porsha Williams Confirms She’s Dating a Woman
Netflix’s House of Guinness Spotlights Queer Love in History
Skin-Cell Embryos Could Revolutionize LGBTQ+ Parenthood
Florida AG Joins Anti-Trans “School Secrets” Case
Virginia Voters Reject Anti-Trans Fear Tactics
Federal Agencies Threaten Minnesota Over Trans-Inclusive Sports

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Episode 94: October 7, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Bowen Yang’s Dobby Skewers J.K. Rowling on SNL (NBC, The Advocate)
Supreme Court May Hear Case to Overturn Conversion Therapy Ban (The Guardian)
Texas Megachurch Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse (NBC News)
Rep. Tim Burchett Targets Netflix Over LGBTQ+ Cartoon (LGBTQ Nation, Media Matters)
Rep. Emily Randall Confronts ICE Over Immigrant Detention (Seattle Times, Washington Blade)
Miami Beach’s Rainbow Crosswalk Removed Without Notice (NBC Miami, Miami Herald)

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Episode 93: October 6, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Trump Admin Targets Trans Students in New University Compact
Spain Expands Trans Rights and Bans Conversion Therapy
Study Exposes Ongoing Harm of Conversion Therapy
Liberty Counsel Renews Legal Attacks on LGBTQ+ Equality
Pete Buttigieg Laughs Off “Fake Gay” Conspiracy
Trans Cheerleader Justine Lindsay Eyes Miss Universe
Japan Broadens Recognition for Same-Sex Couples
The Dinah’s Founder Steps Down After 34 Years
Gov. Newsom Warns Schools Not to Sign Anti-Trans Compact
Nearly 2,000 Same-Sex Couples Wed in Thailand

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Episode 92: October 5, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 5 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Later-in-life lesbians challenge compulsory heterosexuality
Terence Stamp filmed Priscilla sequel before death
Alexander Skarsgård stars in BDSM drama Pillion
Dolly Parton’s LGBTQ+ message goes viral amid health concerns
Rep. Sarah McBride mocks GOP over shutdown
Virginia gay GOP candidate tied to Nazi porn Tumblr
All the Broken Pieces documentary spotlights Marissa Miller
Utah lawmaker proposes renaming Harvey Milk Blvd.
Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends trade war fallout
Rep. Garcia presses for Epstein files investigation

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Episode 91: October 4, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 4 Oct 2025 17:10:18 +0000

Hegseth calls for “warrior ethos” reset in U.S. military
FBI Director fires agent over Pride flag
Trump cuts LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services
Baldwin, Murkowski introduce bipartisan LGBTQ+ crisis bill
1 in 4 gay men face domestic violence, hotline urges support
Apple removes ICEBlock immigrant rights app
Judge blocks anti-trans NEA grant rule
Japan expands LGBTQ+ protections under new laws
Scottish schools enforce “biological sex” toilet rules
Adelita Grijalva swearing-in delayed by Speaker Johnson

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Episode 90: October 3, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Schools under siege from 277 anti-LGBTQ bills (NBC News, ACLU)
Rep. Robert Garcia presses Trump Cabinet on Epstein ties (The Hill)
Pete Buttigieg urges cis LGBQ solidarity with trans people (YouTube/Andrew Callaghan)
VA restricts referrals for gender-affirming care (The 19th News)
Appeals court rules against anti-LGBTQ Catholic preschools (Courthouse News, Denver Post)
Elon Musk attacks Netflix show Dead End: Paranormal Park (PinkNews, Variety)
Emmanuel & Brigitte Macron expand lawsuit against Candace Owens (AP, Le Monde)
Florida renames highway after Charlie Kirk (LGBTQ Nation)
Arizona lawmaker calls for execution of Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Arizona Mirror)
NYC cruising site arrests spark outrage and ICE fears (Out Magazine)
Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj feud reignites (Billboard, Rolling Stone)

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Episode 89: October 2, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 17:13:21 +0000

Adult performer Austin Wolf sentenced to 19 years
Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters resigns to lead anti-trans group
“Protect the Dolls” shirts raise $600,000 for Trans Lifeline
QAnon believer kills three in North Carolina shooting
Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LGBTQ preservation groups still waiting on funds
Trump threatens shutdown over trans healthcare ban
Elvira launches cookbook and Halloween attraction
Former lawmaker RJ May pleads guilty to child exploitation
First-ever National PrEP Day launches October 10
John Waters announces screenplay audio project
Dolly Parton Postpones Vegas Residency Citing Health Challenges

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Episode 88: October 1, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 18:37:01 +0000

MAGA backlash over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show
Trump shares racist, transphobic AI video of Democratic leaders
Margaret Cho rips Rep. Nancy Mace for transphobia
FBI may classify trans people as extremists
Buttigieg calls on progressives to reclaim patriotism
Rep. Ashley Hinson attacks Bisexual+ Awareness Week video
Gavin Newsom trolls JD Vance with drag photo
U.S. government shutdown begins over healthcare subsidies
Ariana Grande slams Trump’s anti-trans policies
Indya Moore calls out Ryan Murphy for abandoning trans voices

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Episode 87: September 30, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

J.K. Rowling lashes out at Emma Watson over podcast remarks
Grindr faces backlash for training AI with user data
Wisconsin GOP candidate drops out after porn-related scandal
Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s housing program closes in Ohio
Durham County withdraws Pride sponsorship amid federal funding fears
Nearly half of LGBTQ youth live under legal restrictions
Mark Duplass launches $25,000 grant for trans filmmakers
Lawsuit challenges Census Bureau over LGBTQ data transparency
Michigan entrepreneur Dakarai Larriett turns police harassment into activism

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Episode 86: September 29, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

GOP amendment banning pronouns collapses after Jacobs calls it embarrassing (The Advocate)
Conservatives turn Charlie Kirk into martyr “straight out of Nazi playbook” (Politico / Truth Social)
Gladys Books & Wine opens as a queer bookstore-bar in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Magazine)
Five men on trial in Paris for online hate against DJ Barbara Butch (France 24)
Angelo State University accused of anti-trans campus rules (Concho Observer)
Egale Canada files complaint against Fox News for hate speech (CBC)
Texas man arrested for Abilene Pride Parade shooting threats (The Independent)
Utah’s Mosaics LGBTQ+ bookstore closes after harassment, funding loss (ABC4 Utah)
NPR seeks coming out stories for LGBTQ+ History Month (NPR)

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Episode 85: September 28, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Crumbl Cookies Co-Founder Sawyer Hemsley Shares Love Story
Director Michael Patrick King Honored by GLAAD
Pete Buttigieg Fires Back at Tucker Carlson’s “Fake Gay” Claim
Trans Designer Veejay Floresca Wins Project Runway
Trump Admin Cuts $65 Million from Schools Over Trans Protections
Court Allows Riley Gaines’ Title IX Lawsuit Against NCAA
Pup Play Sparks Culture Clash and Queer Representation Debate
Nguyen Huong Giang to Represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025
Slovakia Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting LGBTQ Rights
Ohio Braces for New Wave of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

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Episode 84: September 27, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:11:57 +0000

Tampa & Fort Myers Cancel Pride Events Due to Funding Shortfalls
Epstein Files Link Elon Musk, Peter Thiel & Steve Bannon to Sex Offender
Trump Admin Strips “Transgender” from DHS Security Bulletins
Texas Hires Anti-LGBTQ Christian Nationalist to Revise School Curriculum
National Park Service’s “Fat Bear Week” Sends Gay Twitter Into Hysterics
Fact Check: Trans People Rarely Involved in Mass Shootings
Jennifer Lopez’s First Husband Ojani Noa Back in Spotlight
Dylan Mulvaney Takes One-Woman Show Off-Broadway
Eugene Levy Reflects on Parenting Dan Levy in Apple TV+ Series

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Episode 83: September 26, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

President Donald Trump is already blaming trans people’s civil rights
Texas Governor Signs Sweeping Anti-Trans Law
Trump Effort to Silence Kimmel Boosts Ratings
Supreme Court to Consider Overturning Gay Marriage Ruling
Scott Bessent Slams Harris Over Buttigieg Snub
Texas Board of Education Appoints Controversial Advisor
Utah Students Urge Ethical Media Coverage After Kirk Murder
Moms for Liberty Leader Strips at School Board Meeting
Amtrak Sting Targets Gay Men at Penn Station
Emma Watson Reflects on Rowling With Kindness
Heartstopper Series to End With Volume 6 in 2026
San Francisco Sees Rise in HIV Cases
Robyn Album Reportedly Completed
YouTube Reinstates Banned Misinformation Creators

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Episode 82: September 24, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Global Homophobic Punishments Still Deadly in 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends George Santos’ “Sink Water”
George Takei to Chair Banned Books Week
Anti-Trans Candidate’s Porn Connection Revealed
Grindr Outage Sparks Humor at Charlie Kirk Memorial
Anti-LGBTQ Threats at Springfield’s GLO Center
Harvard Students Hold Funeral for “QuOffice”
Bills Targeting LGBTQ Youth Triple as Population Doubles
Rainbow Roots Festival Coming to Florida in October
LGBTQ People Push Back Against Far-Right Surge in UK
Lawsuit Over Withheld LGBTQ+ Census Data

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Episode 81: September 23, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Harris Memoir Notes Concerns Over Trans Athletes in Sports (Politico)
Missouri GOP Candidate Combines Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric with Gun Display (Missouri Independent)
Two Men Sentenced in Massachusetts Transgender Hate Crime Case (Associated Press)
LGBTQ Help Searches Often Lead to Hate Groups, Study Finds (Uncloseted Media)
Long Beach Pride Targeted in Hate-Fueled Vandalism (LBPD / Long Beach Pride)
Pope Leo Affirms LGBTQ Dignity While Opposing Same-Sex Blessings (Crux)
Gay Couple Attacked with Baseball Bat in Boston Hate Crime Probe (Boston Globe)
Report: FBI Weighs Labeling Trans People as “Violent Extremists” (The Intercept)
Rep. Jacobs Rebukes GOP Amendment Restricting Pronoun Use (Congressional Record)
Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson Opens Up at Teen Vogue Summit (Teen Vogue)

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Episode 81: September 21, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

EU Survey Finds Rising Violence Against Intersex People
Hong Kong Court Recognizes Lesbian Couple’s Parental Rights
678 UK Businesses Oppose Anti-Trans Equality Guidance
Madonna to Release ‘Confessions Part II’ in 2026
Demi Lovato Embraces Queer Joy on New Album
Bob the Drag Queen Set for Broadway Debut
Gallup Finds Record High LGBTQ Identification Among Gen Z Women
Tampa Pride Cancels 2026 Parade and Festival
Lil Nas X Enters Treatment Following Arrest
Rep. Dexter Defies House Rules to Display Pride Flag

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Episode 80: September 20, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:32:49 +0000

Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Bible Requirements in Schools
Buttigieg Rebukes Harris Over Book Passage on 2024 Ticket
Alabama Prosecutors Target Transgender Civil Rights Lawyer
Supreme Court Halts Enforcement of South Carolina Bathroom Ban
Vance Calls Trans Americans a ‘Domestic Terrorist Threat’
Rep. Ronny Jackson Exploits Kirk Murder to Attack Trans People
Colorado GOP Candidate Denounces LGBTQ Lawmakers as ‘Against Nature’
Phoenix Man Charged for Threatening LGBTQ Bar Attack

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Episode 79: September 18, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:30:42 +0000

 Rainbow Parking Spaces Celebrate Pride Amid Florida Crackdown

 Pam Bondi Emerges as Most Disliked Cabinet Member

 Colorado Candidate Launches Anti-LGBTQ+ Rant

 Ali Alexander Calls for Mass Arrests After Kirk Killing

 Rep. Clay Higgins Targets Social Media Over Kirk Reactions

 Trump Cheers Kimmel Suspension, Slams Late Night Hosts

 Senators Move to Restore LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Option (USA Today)

 Justice Department Deletes Right-Wing Violence Study

 LGBTQ+ Advocates Push Guyana to End Sodomy Ban

 Trump Floats Pride Flag Ban

 Michigan Bill Seeks Porn Ban, Targets Trans Depictions

 Ben & Jerry’s Cofounder Resigns Over Silencing of Activism

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Episode 78: September 16, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Tramell Tillman Makes Emmy History
Hannah Einbinder Censored During Political Speech
Alan Cumming’s Trans Pride Pin Shines on Stage
Jeff Hiller Wins for ‘Somebody Somewhere’
Erin Doherty Celebrates Love Onstage
JoJo Siwa Faces Queer Backlash
NJ Educator Sues Over Identity Suppression
Paxton Drops Lawsuit Against Doctor
Queer Youth at Risk
Politicians Weaponize Hate Worldwide
California Strengthens Trans Refuge Law
Lush Debuts Trans Flag Bath Bomb
Jason Collins Reveals Brain Tumor Diagnosis

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Episode 77: September 14, 2026 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Queer Resistance on the Runway

Lady Liberty Reimagined as a Black Trans Woman

Trans People and Mass Shootings: The Data

A Parent’s Change of Heart on Trans Kids

Netflix Renews Sapphic Thriller ‘The Hunting Wives’

Oregon Lawmaker Leaves GOP Over Book Bans

Miles Heizer Stars in New Coming-of-Age Drama ‘BOOTS’

Donald Trump Jr. Targets Trans Community After Shooting

Gay Men Debate Exclusivity on Reddit

Supreme Court Backs Trans Student on Bathroom Access

Twice-Yearly PrEP Option Approved

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Episode 76: September 12, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:01:35 +0000

Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed in Utah
LGBTQ+ Acceptance Has Grown Dramatically
Rep. Nancy Mace’s House Floor Meltdown
Hong Kong Rejects Limited Rights for Same-Sex Couples
Maryland Judge Grants Relief for Trans Passport Applicants
Iowa to Pay $85,000 Over Capitol Bathroom Ban
Massachusetts Judge Blocks Trump Administration Subpoena
Miriam Margolyes Thought Leonardo DiCaprio Was Gay
Jerrod Carmichael Reflects on Coming Out
Navy Tops Queer Military Representation
Emmys Could Make Queer History

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Episode 75: September 9, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Moroccan feminist sentenced to prison for blasphemy over LGBTQ+ rights message.
Underground death doulas help queer elders die with dignity.
DOJ considers trans gun ban; NRA vows to fight.
London Pride chief suspended amid allegations of misuse and bullying.
Court orders U.S. to restore LGBTQ+ health pages removed under Trump.
Sabrina Carpenter wins big at VMAs with queer-inclusive performance.
Broadway’s Cabaret closes early after Billy Porter’s illness.

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Episode 74: September 7, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 7 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Kentucky Churchgoers Refuse to Return LGBTQ+ Books
New Study Highlights Asexual and Aromantic Visibility
Trump Threatens Rosie O’Donnell with Citizenship Revocation
Anti-Trans Activist Graham Linehan Faces Court Over Harassment
Saint Lucia Raises Pride Flag for the First Time
Charlie Sheen Opens Up About Sexuality in New Netflix Doc
Trans Hockey Legends Collaborate on Short Film
Trans Icons Ts Madison and Gigi Gorgeous Talk Community Power
AIDS Walk Los Angeles Returns October 12

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Episode 73: September 6, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sat, 6 Sep 2025 19:52:56 +0000

• JD Vance Defends RFK Jr. in Heated Vaccine Controversy

• Senators Slam Kennedy Over Vaccine Policies

• Heavy Breathing and Heavy Criticism for Kennedy

• Inside the Rise of Washington’s “A-Gays” in the Trump Era

• Drag Performer Attacked in Pennsylvania Sparks Outcry

• EU Court Pushes for Gender Recognition Across Member States

• Google’s Power Over LGBTQ+ Searches Raises Concerns

• Rep. Nancy Mace Attacks Transgender Colleague Sarah McBride

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Episode 72: September 5, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 13:35:00 +0000

1. Florida Officials Remove Rainbow Crosswalks, Sparking Daily Protests**

2. NYC Festival Offers Free Virtual Access After Arizona LGBTQ+ Event Canceled**

3. GOP Budget Plan Would Gut HIV Prevention; Advocates Push Back**

4. Trans Boxer Nolan Hanson Campaigns to Free Detained Mentor from ICE**

5. Texas Passes Most Punitive Bathroom Bill Targeting Transgender People**

6. Greene Sparks Outrage After Comparing Trans People to Satan**

7. Burkina Faso Enacts Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law with Prison Terms**

8. Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies at 91**

9. Trans Model Alex Consani Becomes Victoria’s Secret Angel**

10. Crumbl Co-Founder Sawyer Hemsley Comes Out as Gay**

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Episode 71: September 2, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Study Finds 2.8 Million Americans Identify as Transgender
Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Declares America a “Christian Nation”
Charlie Kirk’s Sexist Rant About Taylor Swift’s Engagement
Trump Administration Cancels Minority-Focused Grants
Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms LGBTQ Inclusion
Brian Vahaly on Why Male Tennis Players Stay Closeted
Why Conservatives Keep Linking Mass Shooters to Trans Identity
Colman Domingo Responds to Backlash Over Drag Role
Zoë Kravitz Calls Out Homophobia in ’90s TV Shows
Olympic Legend Greg Louganis Relocates to Panama

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Episode 70: August 31, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:56:08 +0000

Florida Orders Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks
Federal Push to Strip “Gender Ideology” from Teen Health Programs
Judge Upholds Sorority’s Right to Welcome Transgender Sister
Cracker Barrel Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Page After Conservative Backlash
Jinkx Monsoon Wants to Play Mystique in Marvel’s X-Men
Gloria Gaynor’s Republican Donations Raise Eyebrows
Crumbl Cookies Co-Founder Comes Out as Gay
Texas House Passes Sweeping Trans Bathroom Ban
Celeste Yim Exits Saturday Night Live After Five Years

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Episode 69: August 26, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:35:00 +0000

Hospitals Rolling Back Transgender Care Amid Federal Threats — NBC News
Kentucky Governor Battles Over Conversion Therapy Ban — NBC News
Transgender Woman Convicted After Concealing Identity
Minnesota Vikings Face Backlash for Male Cheerleaders
Snoop Dogg Stumped by Grandson’s LGBTQ Question
Florida Issues Sweeping Subpoenas for Trans Medical Records — Washington Post / The Advocate
Massachusetts Bookstore Hosts LGBTQ Wedding Marathon — The Independent
Lil Nas X Arrested in Los Angeles — Local LA News
Connor Franta Finally Addresses Troye Sivan Relationship Rumors

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Episode 68: August 24, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:14:35 +0000

Rainbow Crosswalk Honoring Pulse Victims Painted Over in Orlando
Delray Beach Refuses to Remove Pride Intersection Despite State Orders
Nicola Sturgeon Reveals She May Fall in Love With a Woman
Lil Nas X Arrested in Downtown Los Angeles
Duolingo Apologizes for Anti-Rowling Lesson
Conservatives Blame LGBTQ+ Community for Cracker Barrel Logo Change
Federal Subpoenas Target Gender-Affirming Care Records
UK Butch Women Harassed After Anti-Trans Ruling
Portland’s Scandals LGBTQ+ Bar Closing After 46 Years
Ukraine’s Queer Memory Under Attack Amid War
Illinois Launches First LGBTQ+ Legal Hotline
Nashville Pride Faces $300,000 Shortfall

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episode 67: August 22, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

 MAGA Influencer Urges Voter Shift in Pennsylvania

 Federal Workers Lose Gender-Affirming Care Coverage

 Julia Fox Comes Out as Pansexual

 Rep. Jasmine Crockett Fires Back at Marjorie Taylor Greene

 Elise Stefanik Booed Off Stage

 Court Rules Drag Ban Unconstitutional at West Texas A&M

 Nancy Mace Targets LGBTQ Education Policies

 Rainbow Crosswalks at Risk Nationwide

 Kristen Waggoner: The Christian Right’s Legal Powerhouse

 Hillary Clinton Warns of Gay Marriage Rollback

 New Study Finds 1% of U.S. Identifies as Trans

 Trans Park Ranger Fired for Flag on El Capitan

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Episode 66: August 19, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:54:28 +0000

Lithuanian Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couple as Family

Ohio LGBTQ+ Marriage and Equality Ballot Measures Advance

Buttigieg Calls Out Trump for Failing on IVF Promise

Trans Student-Athlete Sues Over Revoked Volleyball Scholarship

Florida Protesters Rally to Defend LGBTQ+ and Black History Murals

Kansas Schools Targeted in Anti-‘Gender Ideology’ Push

Studies Show Conversion Therapy Doubles LGBTQ+ Suicide Risk

Indonesia Arrests Three Over LGBTQ+ Facebook Page

Georgia Trans Inmates File Lawsuit Over Healthcare Ban

LGBTQ+ Art Censorship on the Rise in U.S. Museums

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Episode 65: August 17, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Trump Escalates Funding Cuts to LGBTQ+ Programs
Ana Navarro Urges Gloria Gaynor to Reject Kennedy Center Honor
GOP Targets Gay School Board Member in Florida
Ten Years After Obergefell, Marriage Equality Faces Renewed Attacks
Netflix Unveils First Look at BOOTS
Courts Uphold Gender-Affirming Care Bans
Graysexuality Gains Visibility Online
Andy Cohen Rips Into Kim Davis
Lancaster County LGBTQ Leader Removed From Board
Vatican to Host Pro-LGBTQ+ Catholic Group for First Time

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Episode 64: August 15, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Supreme Court to Weigh Case That Could Overturn Marriage Equality

Laura Loomer’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Bill Maher Backfires With Her Own Remarks

South Carolina Lawmaker Resigns After Child Exploitation Charges

United Church of Canada Issues Formal Apology to LGBTQ+ Community

‘Severance’ Star Tramell Tillman Shares His Coming Out Story

Russell Tovey’s New Queer Drama ‘Plainclothes’ Gets September Release

Trump to Personally Host Kennedy Center Honors, Signs Anti-Homeless Order

Trump Nominates Tammy Bruce as Deputy UN Ambassador

Minnesota Teen Says Buffalo Wild Wings Server Demanded She Prove She’s Female

Helen Mirren Explains Why Tomatoes Are ‘Bisexual’ on The Tonight Show

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Episode 63: August 12, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Hate Crimes Targeting Transgender People Remain High, FBI Reports
Defense Secretary Faces Backlash for Sharing Video Calling for Gay Sex Ban
Christian Youth Groups Spread Anti-LGBTQ Teachings Nationwide
FBI: Gay Men Most Targeted in Sexual Orientation Hate Crimes
International Allyship Day Celebrated Around the Globe
Massachusetts Passes Law Protecting Gender-Affirming and Reproductive Care
Texas Democrats Walk Out to Block GOP Redistricting Plan
Celebrity Hairstylist Chris Appleton Opens Up About Six-Month Marriage
Washington State Launches LGBTQ Business Certification Program
State Department Criticized for Cutting LGBTQ References from Human Rights Reports
Ohio Equal Rights Amendments Advance Toward Ballot

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Episode 62: August 10, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

WNBA Cracks Down on Dildo-Throwing Pranksters (ESPN, The Athletic, Rolling Stone)

Premier League Ends Partnership With Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces (The Telegraph, BBC Sport)

Martina Navratilova’s Surrogacy Criticism Sparks Andy Cohen Clapback

‘Wednesday’ Creators Break Wenclair Shippers’ Hearts (Decider)

U.S. Air Force Blocks Early Retirement for Trans Service Members (Reuters, AP)

Trump Scolds Press for Not Applauding Trans Sports Ban

Rick Owens Launches Foot-Themed Fundraiser for Trans Charity

Puerto Rican Drag Icon Jasmine Jimenez Passes Away (Out.com)

Rosie O’Donnell Warns Trump Could Target ‘The View’ (CBS, TikTok)

Grindr Launches Entertainment Hub

Sydney Sweeney Becomes MAGA Icon After Jeans Ad Backlash

Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Gets Shocked Early Reactions (World of Reel)

Nancy Pelosi Vows to Protect Trans Kids Amid Care Restrictions

Pete Buttigieg Criticized Over Trans Athlete Comments

Rep. Nancy Mace Melts Down Over Infrastructure Question

Trump Has Already Achieved Most of Project 2025’s Anti-LGBTQ Goals (Project 2025 Tracker)

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Episode 62: August 8, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Montreal Pride Reverses Ban on Jewish LGBTQ+ Group After Backlash

FBI Report Shows LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Remain Alarmingly High Despite Drop in Violence

Study Finds 91% of Dating App Users Have Drug-Related Experiences, Many Delete Apps Over It

Discrimination in Football Hits Record Highs, New Report Finds

Lisa Rinna Wins “Outfit of the Year” and Honors Trans Community in Speech

George Santos Complains About Prison Conditions in Open Letter

Misinformation Swirls After Trans Employee Helps Customers at M&S

Gay Candidate Chris Gallant Launches Bid to Flip New York Congressional Seat

New York Opens First Shelter Exclusively for Trans and Non-Binary People

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Episode 61: August 6, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

White House Accused of Extorting Brown University Over Trans Care Ban
Tiara Skye Delivers Legendary Read After Transphobic Street Harassment
Rosie O’Donnell: ‘Now Is the Time to Stand with Trans People’
LA’s Precinct DTLA Gay Bar Battles Discrimination Lawsuit, Calls for Support
Mariah Carey Wears Trans Flag Dress at Brighton Pride: ‘Protect the Dolls’
“Bury Your Gays” Trope Still Haunts Prestige TV — But Why?
Trump Laughs Off Santos’ Crimes, Teases Possible Pardon
Harvard Shares Employee Immigration Data Amid Escalating Government Surveillance
Austin Church Turns Hate Crime Into Mural of Love
Northern Ireland Funds Gender Care to Slash 7-Year Waitlist
Far-Right Group Slams Ulta for Featuring Jonathan Van Ness in Campaign

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Episode 60: August 3, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Sun, 3 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Thailand and Liechtenstein Legalize Same-Sex Marriage in 2025

Same-Sex Marriage Still Faces Overwhelming Opposition in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka

California Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Cherry Vann Becomes First Openly LGBTQ+ Woman Elected Archbishop in a British Anglican Church

LinkedIn Removes Anti-Misgendering Clause from Hateful Content Policy

Rep. Nancy Mace Declares Herself a “Proud Transphobe”

Jinkx Monsoon Comes Out as Pansexual Ahead of Broadway Debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’

Hong Kong Court Rules Bathroom Ban for Trans People Is Unconstitutional

Trans Woman and Allies Attacked in Austin; Police Investigating as Hate Crime

Trans American Couple Flees to Amsterdam Seeking Safety from U.S. Hostility

Laverne Cox Leads First All-Trans Team on Celebrity Family Feud

Montreal Pride Parade Bans Jewish LGBTQ+ Groups Amid Pro-Palestinian Stance

Trans Latina Ava Cordero Was One of Epstein’s First Accusers — and Largely Ignored

‘And Just Like That…’ to End with Season 3 Finale on August 14

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Episode 59: August 1, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 20:23:17 +0000

Judge Rules Catholic Priests Don’t Have to Report Abuse Heard in Confession
Catholic School Revokes Enrollment for Children of Same-Sex Couple
Canada Halts Deportation of Nonbinary Migrant, Citing U.S. LGBTQ Condition
Saint Lucia Overturns Colonial-Era Ban on Same-Sex Intimacy
Trans Joy on Full Display at London’s Largest Trans+ Pride Ever
Oklahoma Schools Chief Accused of Displaying Pornographic Images During Official Meeting
Trans Bathroom Bans Resurge as 1 in 4 Trans Americans Face Legal Restrictions
“I Was a Lesbian, Now I’m a Gay Man”: TikTok Musician Shares Trans Journey
LGBTQ Legal Battle: EEOC Sued Over Refusal to Address Gender Identity Complaints
Boston Children’s Hospital Defends Trans Youth Care Amid Political Attacks
Court Sides with Anti-Trans Foster Parent in Oregon Religious Freedom Case
Parents of Late Trans Teen Sue Police Over Delayed Missing Person Response
Christian Rock Star Michael Tait Accused by 8 Men of Sexual Assault and Grooming
NFL Star Turned Activist Uses Sports Metaphors to Battle Bi Erasure
Doja Cat Roasts Sydney Sweeney Ad in Viral Southern Satire

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Episode 58: July 29, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randes-Friedman) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

- Kim Davis Wants the Supreme Court to Undo Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

- ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Wraps Filming: A Beloved Queer Series Comes to an End

- Chase Strangio Documentary ‘Heightened Scrutiny’ Hits Theaters

- One Million Queer Women Rely on Medicaid — And May Be in Trouble

- A Grieving Mother Receives the Wrong Body After Air India Crash

- Gabbi Tuft — From Wrestling Icon to Trans Advocate

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Episode 57: July 27, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:40:00 +0000

- U.S.-Funded Contraceptives to Be Burned in France After Aid Freeze

- Pride Flags Make LGBTQ+ Brits Feel Safer, Says New Study

- George Santos Delivers Drag-Themed Farewell Before Prison

- Florida Councilwoman Reinstated After Racist, Anti-LGBTQ+ Tweets

- Chappell Roan Tour to Benefit Local Trans Charities

- Tribal Citizens Losing Access to Gender-Affirming Care After DEI Rollbacks

- Gender-Affirming Healthcare Programs Shut Down Across U.S.

- Anti-LGBTQ+ Advocate Suspended Amid Gay Porn Allegations

- LGBTQ+ Contestants Shine in Big Brother 27 Cast

- Harry Styles Launches Inclusive Sexual Wellness Brand

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Episode 56: July 25, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:51:15 +0000

- Phoenix LGBTQ+ Film Festival Canceled Due to Trump’s Anti-DEI Order - Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over Transphobic Conspiracy Theory - Florida Prosecutor Targets Pride Event at LGBTQ-Friendly Restaurant - U.S. Olympic Committee Quietly Bans Trans Women from Competition - Pedro Pascal Reveals Queer Icon Crushes, From Olivia Newton-John to Harrison Ford - Alan Cumming Celebrates Trans People as “Superheroes” on Jimmy Kimmel Live - Cuba Legalizes Gender Marker Changes Without Surgery - Rep. Mark Takano Confronts Holocaust Denial Remarks in Education Hearing - Nonbinary Representation in Elected Office Still Severely Underrepresented - Massachusetts School District Ordered to Rehire Counselor Fired for Misgendering - Adam Lambert and Oliver Gliese Reportedly Split After Nearly 4 Years Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 55: July 22, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:59:30 +0000

- Gen Z Is the Most Bisexual Generation in U.S. History - 20 Years of Marriage Equality in Canada - Sydney Sweeney Channels Queer Boxing Icon Christy Martin - Queer People Are Drinking Dairy Again - Gay Asylum Seeker Freed After 125 Days in El Salvador Prison - Italy Rules in Favor of Lesbian Moms - Children’s National Hospital Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth - 647 Anti-Trans Bills Have Failed So Far in 2025 - Rep. Sarah McBride Passes Her First Bill—With Bipartisan Support - Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: Rock Legend and LGBTQ+ Ally Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 54: July 20, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:56:59 +0000

- Time is Ticking: Trans Passport Holders Urged to Act - Court Forces Trump Admin to Restore LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Funding - Medicaid Cliff Could Devastate LGBTQ+ Americans - Oregon Judge Blasts ICE Over Trans Woman’s Detention - The Late Show Canceled After Colbert Criticizes Trump Settlement - Gay Dads Stir Conservative Outrage on HBO’s “Back to the Frontier” - Jeff Hiller on His Surprise Emmy Nomination Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 53: July 16, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:32:27 +0000

- Vanderbilt Slashes LGBTQ+ Health Services - Queer Excellence Dominates the 2025 Emmy Nominations - Australia Finally Ends Plasma Donation Ban for Gay and Bi Men - JoJo Siwa’s Boyfriend Speaks Out Against Online Biphobia - Church of England Pays Conversion Therapy Survivor - NFL’s Caleb Williams Claps Back Without Saying a Word - Chip Gaines Defends Gay Family on Reality Show - UN Draft Report Fuels Transphobia - Zach Wahls Runs for Office to Defeat Anti-Marriage Politician - Supreme Court Ruling May Weaken Trans Legal Protections - Florida Pride Mural Vandalized for Third Time - Indy Church Preaches Hate, Protesters Show Up with Love Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 52: July 14, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:20:00 +0000

- LGBTQ+ Suicide Lifeline Option Shut Down - International Non-Binary People's Day - Rosie O'Donnell vs. Donald Trump – Round… Infinity? - Georgia Librarian Fired for Featuring Trans Children's Book - LA’s Largest Gender-Affirming Youth Clinic Is Shutting Down - Gay Couple on Magnolia Network Sparks Right-Wing Outrage Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 51: July 13, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:46:58 +0000

- The Hypocrisy of Ken Paxton’s Divorce - Trump’s Embrace of Project 2025 - The FTC and the War on Trans Healthcare - A Survivor’s Story – Charles Mark Masoner - Baylor University Returns LGBTQ Grant - Pedro Pascal – The People’s Ally - Drag Race Creators Fund Local Prides - Stonewall Erases Bi & Trans Mentions - A Win for LGBTQ+ Rights in Wisconsin - Danae Hays on Queer Small Town Life - Trump vs. Rosie O'Donnell… Again Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/break-the-news License code: OSBAV0GCUXUSCJB3 Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 50: July 9, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 17:51:47 +0000

- James Lantz was arrested at the state Capitol - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed several anti-diversity bills - The Football Association (FA) has updated its requirements for trans players - Are labels over? - Pope Leo XIV will continue to allow blessings for same-sex couples - Tehran’s Evin Prison was attacked by an Israeli airstrike, leaving 100 trans inmates missing and presumed dead - One Big Beautiful Bill - The Wisconsin Supreme Court - Iowa code leaves transgender, nonbinary and potentially even intersex Iowans more vulnerable - Professor has opened up about his terrifying experience being assaulted at San Francisco Pride - Charges have been filed against two 19-year-olds and a minor in Ptown - Man attacked in Ptown Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 49: July 7, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 18:36:14 +0000

NIH cuts funding
Indianapolis church says LGBTQ should be put to death or kill themselves
Enigma - HBO Max
Virginia opens back up conversion therapy
Hungary pride is a success
Christian woman in Camden threatens to sue
UK's youngest drag queen goes to prom
15 years later, right wingers were wrong about same sex marriage

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Episode 48: July 4, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 18:07:15 +0000

Treasury Scott Bessent, who is an out gay man, is trying to remove sexual orientation and gender identity from a list of protected categories
The Supreme Court today granted certiorari in two federal court cases involving transgender youth challenging
The University of Pennsylvania will no longer allow transgender women to compete on its women’s sports team
Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code
Canada ranks as the most friendly country on earth for queer expats
Wales are bringing the queer representation we’ve been waiting for at Women’s Euro 2025
Grindr has implemented a brand new age verification
Louisiana Catholic school has dismissed a band director after his husband’s obituary revealed he is gay
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Episode 47: July 1, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 14:57:24 +0000

- Two teenage girls shot in NYC after Pride Parade - Eric Adams sends a message on X saying the shooting is devastating - Jonathan Bailey's new slutty glasses - Budapest pride has over 200,000 attendees - Charlize Theron Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 46: June 29 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:40:34 +0000

- NYC Pride is today! - Stonewall Inn Riots June 28, 1969 - Andhra Pradesh High Court issued a ruling - Luggage belts of Goa Airport adorned with pride colors - Phillippines Pride Festival estimated to have 250,000 - Donald Trump Jr. makes a jealous statement about Obama - The Lodge, Maryland's oldest rural gay bar -- Judge Karen Ortiz stands up for LGBTQ+ rights - Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federally appointed health task force’s authority - Chick-Feel-Gay,” the pop-up - Dolly Parton residency sells out Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 45: June 27, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:01:25 +0000

- National HIV testing day - Jonathan Bailey has shared how proud he is to support Just Like Us’ - Supreme Court on Friday bolstered religious rights - “Enigma,” an HBO documentary - The Booksmith - No Harry Pottery Books - Hundreds of transgender people and allies showed up at Westminster - Trans! Kids! Deserve! Better! - Anna Wintour is retiring Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 44: June 25, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:49:51 +0000

- Pedro Pascal Takes Down JK Rowling - Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant made a powerful speech - Jojo Siwa cancels Chicago Pride event - Zohran Mamdani will be the Democratic nominee - Stonewall National Monument - Hetero Awesome Festival was a bust - 20th anniversary of Brokeback Mountain - U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges - Indonesian police confirmed that they conducted the raid on June 22 a - Chicago could be the first city in the U.S. to have a gay bar - Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 43: June 22, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:25:34 +0000

- June 21, 2000, Scotland repealed Clause 28 - Queendom - The movie - LGBTQ representation is dropping in movies - London Dyke March - DOD - Transgender - Transphobia is the reason most go back to the birth sex - Polysexual - JD Vance most blocked person on Blue Sky Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 42: June 20, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:44:31 +0000

- Federal Appeals Court ruled Christian owned spa has to allow transgender women - Black trans music legend Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Massachusetts District Judge Julia Kobick has expanded an injunction against the Trump administration’s anti-transgender passport policies -Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth should remain in place - 988 is going away on July 17 - Same sex weddings have been good for the economy - Jinkx Monsoon is back on Broadway - New HIV prevention drug approved - Chappell Roan mental health - Durham, NC has a retirement village for LGBTQ+ Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 41: June 17, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:50:41 +0000

- New map is out showing all the LGBTQ bars across America - Two states make the LGBTQ safest list - Pope Leo is related to Madonna - The older LGBTQ generation in the UK - The Pryde opens in New England - Homophobic people make comments on Met Pride Night - An arm manned tried to enter Wilton Manors pride event - Top two friendliest European cities - Budapest moves forward with it's pride celebration - Be careful in Puerto Vallarta on dating apps Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 40: June 15, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:12:23 +0000

- Pride Month Coverage Continues - No King Protests - Russian Government fined Apple - Drag Queens visiting the Kennedy Center - World Pride Continues in DC - What Trump has done to the LGBTQ+ Community in his first 100 days - June 12th is Pulse Remembrance Day - Married Gay Couple Died on Air India Flight - South Korea Holds it's annual Queer Festival - Syracuse supports Catholic Church with re-raising the Pride Flag - Pride Night at Dodgers Stadium - Gina Ortiz Jones is the first opening gay mayor in San Antonio Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 39: June 9, 2025 LGBTQ+ News - M

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 23:11:27 +0000

- Mel B son has publicly come out as a trans man - Cole Escola made history at the Tony Awards - World Pride kicks off in D.C. - European Gays are skipping travel to the U.S. - Supreme Court ruled in favor of Marlean Ames - Arkansas wins most dangerous state for the third year in a row - The percentage of LGBTQ people getting married has dropped from - 61% of LGBTQ adults say there’s at least a fair amount of acceptance for people who are gay or lesbian - LGBTQ adults consult tarot cards more than non-LGBTQ adults Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 38: June 3, 2025 LGBTQ+ News Happy Pride Month!

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 19:33:07 +0000

- Nancy Mace is a loser - Gov. Greg Abbott wants to sign a new anti-trans bill into law - 20 EU countries are denouncing the new anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Hungary - New Gallup poll on acceptance of same sex couples - Utah passed a ban on gender-affirming healthcare - More than 100 celebrities signed a letter of support for the suicide prevention programs - Third annual LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. (Data, Advice, Trends, and Expertise) Report - Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court has ruled that nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people can update their birth certificates to include ‘X’ as a gender marker - Tom Daley supports closeted queer athletes Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 37: May 27, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

- JK Rowling - a Tennessee Christian high school claims her diploma is being withheld - Miley Cyrus has explained the distinction between gays who watched either Nickelodeon or Disney Channel - U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the censure of a Republican lawmaker from Maine - Uganda’s LGBTQ community is facing intensified persecution - Duck Dynasty anti-LGBTQ star is dead - Apple App Store removes queer cruising app Sniffies Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 36: May 24, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sat, 24 May 2025 18:54:52 +0000

- Florida teacher fired for calling student by preferred name - Naomi Watts supports trans rights organization - Gov. Tim Walz says abandoning trans right is a mistake - House passed a bill - Student was expelled for bringing a trans date to prom - Kady Grass is severely beaten at a McDonalds - Netflix grabs Sesame Street - Manhattan Judge sentences three men to decades - Yosemite gets the transgender pride flag - U.S Military checking for trans people - Italy allows two woman on birth certificate for IVF - Release date for Devil Wears Prada 2 - New memorial honoring and remembering LGBTQ+ victims of the Holocaust - Corporate sponsors drop out of NYC Pride donatios Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 35: May 18, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 18 May 2025 19:30:00 +0000

- UK Black Pride is August 20th - BBC New Show - What It Feels Like For a Girl - A Nice Indian Boy Movie - The UK seen a drastic decline in the annual ranking of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe - Lego released a Keith Harring lego set - Queerbaiting - 2025 Social Media Safety Index - RFK Jr. Closing 988 Lifeline - Pope ignores Rainbow Flag - Andrew Degar and his spouse, Sarah self defense class for LGBTQ - Lauren Chan SI Swimsuit cover - Bodacious Bookstore & Café - Queer books - Big Freedia's partner dies Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 34: May 11, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 11 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Robert De Niro's Daughter
Transgender ban in military
DOJ to stop collecting data on the LGBTQ+ hate crimes
Nancy Mace is a bathroom freak
Rep. Jasmine Crockett reads them again
Diane Von Frustenberg husband writes a book
Pittsburgh gay club raided
National Endowment for the Arts pulls funding
Virginia’s Republican nominee for lieutenant governor
“Hetero Awesome Fest”
Disney is set to open a new resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reform UK are set to ban councils from flying Pride flags
Italy held its first-ever Dyke March
The new Pope

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Episode 33: April 20, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 21:48:41 +0000

UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman
Aimee Lou Wood took to Instagram to share her support for trans people
Hungarian lawmakers have passed a controversial constitutional amendment
Gender dysphoria will no longer to be a disability protected under US federal law
Isabelle St. Cyr (@missmonsonusa) will be the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss Maine USA
Vance and his eye liner
Lady Gaga at Coachella
Carrie Rivers was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm
A teacher who used a student’s preferred name, instead of legal name, without parental permission
Trump abruptly brought up his favorite political scapegoat: trans women in sports
The Supreme Court is poised to hear ‘Mahmoud v. Taylor,’ a case that threatens to escalate LGBTQ+ book bans
Coachella was pretty gay this year

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Episode 32: April 13, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:55:35 +0000

Maine will not execute executive orders from Trump on transgender
Right-Wing Pastor Claims Airport Body Scanners Can “Turn You Gay”
Montana lawmakers rejected Montana Senate Bill 164
Emira D’Spain Makes Bravo History as the Network’s First Full-Time Trans Cast Member
The organizers of WorldPride in Washington, D.C., may issue a warning to transgender people
San Francisco Pride is $200,000 short of its fundraising
A Norwegian transgender politician, representing the Green Party (MDG), has advocated for transgender Americans to be granted asylum in Norway
Colorado’s house voted to approve two bills which strengthen protections for trans people in the state
Elon Musk had enough after trolls said he had ‘no real friends’
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Episode 31: April 6, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sun, 6 Apr 2025 08:40:00 +0000

Khalen Saunders Opens LGBTQ+ Friendly Football Camp
Ts Madison opened a “Starter House” in Atlanta
Greece to ban single men and gay male couples from accessing surrogacy
Trans teacher in Texas resigns
Wisconsin judge Susan Crawford won her race
(NIH) has cancelled over 230 grants funding HIV-related research
Senate Bill 440 in Florida loose $500,000 dollars in government funding
Milwaukee Pride plans to bring Rainbow Crosswalks
Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation

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Episode 30: March 30, 2025 - LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:35:14 +0000

Kentucky starts Conversion Therapy
Maine stands off to Trump
Badlands bans MAGA wear
Texas is banning Furries in schools
Bud Light stops sponsoring the St. Louis Pride festival after 30 years
MassResistance is trying to ban same sex marriage
Five states introduce same sex marriage bans
Draggieland can proceed at Texas A&M
Many countries issue warnings to visiting the U.S.
Abrosexuality

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Episode 29: March 10, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Lady Gaga
Madonna
A Nice Indian Boy
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark sells her Tesla for NPR
Armie Hammer goes on Grindr
Dolly Parton's husband passed away

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Episode 28: LGBTQ+ News March 3, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

- Iowa is taking away rights

- Maine Governor claps back at Trump

- Michigan wants to remove gay marriage

- DOD wants to expel all transgender people

- Pedro Pascal claps back

- Paramount rolls back DEI

- Nine states want to roll back same sex marriage

- Texas and the NCAA

- Transfer incarcerated transgender people into prisons that correspond with their assigned gender at birth

- Shangela is in trouble

- DHS removed language to protect community

- Budapest pride faces issues

- Two Senegalese migrants were honoured

- Jane Fonda describes "Woke"

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Episode 27: LGBTQ+ News February 24, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Three men found guilty of murder in connection of a drugging and robbery scheme
Five people arrested and charged in connection of the disapprearance of a transgender man
Worcester is a safe haven for transgender people
Stonewall National Monument's web page changed lgbtq+ to LGB on their website
Gallup study shows that the percentage of people identifying as LGBTQ+ in the US has nearly doubled since 2020
A care home for LGBTQIA+ pensioners is set to open in Madrid later this year
Madonna shares new music she is creating
Dolly Parton defends her Imagination Library
Hunter Schafer passport was changed to Male
Iowa lawmakers trying to ban children from "Drag Shows"
Russia is tracking the LGBTQ+ community
Target sales suffer from DEI rollback
Companies that are still honoring DEI

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Episode 26: LGBTQ+ News February 10, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

President Trump removes LGBTQ+ from websites
HRC is laying off 20% of it's workforce
My person views on what is happening to this country

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Episode 25: LGBTQ+ News February 3, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

DOJ Pride is shut down
Trump restricts transgender in the military
Transwoman being sent to a male prison
Pride being canceled at U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency
Idaho moves forward with asking Supreme Court to ban gay marriage
Target ends it's DEI program
Federal government websites removed transgender references
Trump blames plane crash on DEI
Trump administration directs clinics in foreign countries to halt HIV medications
39% of LGBTQIA+ individuals conceal their identity at work
UK's Queer population grows
Lady Gaga is an ally...still!
Robert Cromey dies at 93

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Episode 24: LGBTQ+ News January 27, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

- White House removes LGBTQ+ and trans terms from the White House website

- Marco Rubio is having X markers removed from passport applications and forbidding any applications wishing to change their sex

- Bishop Mariann Budde asks Trump to have mercery

- 33% increase in calls at Project Trevor

- The right-wing attack on LGBTQ+ books

- Idaho Lawmakers Want Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Decision

- Same-sex couples in Thailand can legally wed

- State Rep. Venton Jones, proposed to his partner

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Episode 23: January 20th LGTQ+ News

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

TikTok was banned and now it's back
Trevor Project facing financial issues
Supreme Court takes up a case for a Maryland Country school district
Trump offers positions to LGBTQ+ people in his administration
Lesbian Gay Bar in LA closes and the community rallies behind the one still standing
A dozen companies change or remove their DEI programs

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Episode 22: January 13, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Bathroom ban for transpeople in the Capital Building
Less than .01% of minors take gender affirming medication
Traitors Season 3 is back and is gay
Single sex homeless shelters and future ban on LGBTQ people
META makes a change
Anita Bryant is dead! YEAH!
Idaho wants to wipe out same sex marriage
Wildfires are because of DEI according to Megyn Kelly
Tim Cook is an ass kisser to Trump
Transgender woman takes the stage at the Golden Globes
Pope says being homosexual is not a crime

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Episode 21: January 6, 2025

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Season 2 kicks off 2025

Michelle Buteau Calls Out Dave Chappelle
Trans community prepares for Trump
Jimmy Carter passes away and supported LGBTQ+ rights
Michigan man arrested for plotting a mass shooting
Austin Rivers gives back with knitting
Ohio Anti-LGBTQ laws
Nancy Mace did not get the ban she wanted
Liechtenstein now has same sex marriage
Two gay men embarrass the LGBTQ community by abusing their adopted children and are sentenced to 100 years each

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Episode 20: December 23, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Michigan man admitted to planning a mass shooting
The U.S. House passed a massive defense spending bill that bars military healthcare programs from covering transition related care for minors
Governor of NJ signed a law prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books
The word "Lesbian" is back
A LA Country Sheriff deputy pleaded guilty in connect to a violent beating of a transgender man
Gus Kenworthy and Dylan Mulvaney launch their own LGBTQ+ book clubs
A Nice Indian Boy movie has a release date
62% of gay and bi mean in the U.S. are single; Reddit users respond
Nepal had two transgender candidates that ran for local elections
A pizza restaurant in Nashville confirmed it does not cater to same sex weddings

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Episode 19: December 16, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Tom Daley is Kicking Off a Knitting Show
Most searched words on PornHub in 2024
Lance Bass
Aetna settles with Same Sex Couples
Gay Couples continue getting married before Trump takes office
Donald Trump is Time Magazine person of the year...again
U.S. Military denies healthcare for gender affirming treatment
LGBTQ Veterans in the U.K. receive compensation
Voters in Odessa vote in a gay city council member
Daniel Craig's new movie Queer
Teacher in Oregon wins case against school district

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Episode 18: LGBTQ+ News - December 9, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 09:13:45 +0000

Another Trans Murder
Nancy Mace is Still Being an Transphobic
Kuwait Bans Wicked
Gindr 2024 Unwrapped

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Episode 17: LGBTQ+ News - December 2, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Texas Tran People Rights
Trans Rights in the U.K.
Russian and Adoption
Russia Raids Bars/Clubs
Transgender Americans and Parents Prepare for Trump
Walmart Cuts DEI Programs
Win for Hong Kong LGBTQ Community
Same Sex Couples Rush to Get Married

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Episode 16: LGBTQ+ News - November 25, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced a bill called the “Defining Male and Female Act of 2024”
Scott Bessent: Trump's pick for treasury secretary
Odessa, Texas, you may sue a trans person for $10,000 if you “catch” them using a bathroom that aligns with their gender
Donald Trump has been extremely clear about his intent to continue rolling back LGBTQ+ rights
One in four LGBTQIA+ people feel unsafe or unwelcome at live sports events
The Cincinnati City Council is going to spend $500,000 on all forms of healthcare for transgender youth
Two new stamps coming from USPS in 2025
Staten Island will alllow LGBTQ+ groups in the St. Patrick's Day parade
2024 Municipal Equality Index

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Episode 15: November 20, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:03:21 +0000

Trans Day of Remembrance
Republican Nancy Mace is coming after Sarah McBride
Law in Texas is still on the books making gay sex illegal
U.S. Census Bureau is adding sexual orientation
Mary Trump tells her uncle to F*ck Off
Madonna's biopic

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Episode 14: LGBTQ+ News - November 18, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:36:25 +0000

World Pride announces it 2025 theme
UK study shows trans students are bullied more than cisgender students
RFK Jr. makes the news again
John Krasinski receives a comment he is trans from a Fox news host
The Onion buys Alex Jones Infowar website
Ky Governor made it clear he supports trans people
Ruben Gallego beats anti-lgbtq republican Kari Lake in AZ
12 students arrested at Salisbury University
Matt Gaetz nominated for Attorney General
700% increase in calls to Trevor Project after election
Hispanics, African Americans and LGBTQ+ received horrible text messages

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Episode 13: LGBTQ+ News - November 11, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Trump won and there is no one to blame but the Democrats who did not vote and the white women who voted for him
Three states had Same Sex Marriage on the ballot
Several members of the LGBTQ+ community were elected this term
Mary Trump continues to lash out at her uncle
JD Vance did not win the "Normal Gay Guy" vote
LGBTQ+ Community is Googling where to move to if it gets bad in the United States
Mali bans same-sex acts

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Episode 12: LGBTQ+ News - November4, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Trumps Nazi Rally at MSG is cleansed with a duet from Cyndi Lauper and Sam Smith
JD Vance continues to lie
Vance thinks normal gay guys will vote for him....ummmm..no
Over 60M early voters have come out this year
Trump continues anti-trans campaign
Elon Musk's daughter, Vivian claps back at Andrew Tate
Shawn Mendes makes an announcement

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Episode 11: LGBTQ+ News October 28, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:11:47 +0000

Trump rally had 100 LGBTQ supporters attend and very few gay men
18 Transgender candidates are on the ballot this election cycle
A man from South Carolina was sentence to life in prison for killing a transgender woman
Seven year battle with Jefferson County in Upstate NY to ensure human treatment of transgender and intersex people
Camilla Hannan, a teacher in Manchester England is banned from every teaching in England
Donald Trump is still saying lies that children are going to school and coming back the opposite gender
Beyonce and Willie Nelson attended Kamala Harris rally in Houston with over 30,000 people in attendance
The proportion of candidates who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming grew by more than seven percentage points between 2020 and 2024
A man in Washington state is under arrest after putting a noose around a 14 year gay boys neck
Maryland has added Trans Shield Act to protect LGBTQ community and healthcare professionals

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Episode 10: LGBTQ+ News October 22, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:48:24 +0000

Tuck Carlson continues to talk about Tim Walz being gay
Texas AG is investigating a healthcare provider for giving treatment to trans children
California, Colorado and Hawaii are soon allowing their residents to vote to remove prohibiting same sex marriage in their states
New study find 78% of primary school children hear homophobic language
First out transgender lawyer takes a case to the Supreme Court
10 Safest lgbtq+ countries
12 countries that impose the death penalty for lgbtq+ members
10 worst states for lgbtq+ community

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Episode 9: LGBTQ+ News October 21, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Dani's Queer Bar in Boston - No Review
Italian Senate Passes a New Law
Parents can now remove their children from school when trans is talked about
Tim Walz addressed his and Kamala's position on trans rights
U.S. Supreme court to hear case on gender-affirming care
Former gay NFL Player announces NFL to donate $100K to Trevor Project
Hundreds of veterans are now being honorably discharged back from the Don't Ask Don't Tell era
Tucker Carlson claims Democrats are keeping Walz in the closet.

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Episode 8: LGBTQ+ News October 14, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sole lesbian bar in CO. closes it's doors
Update on Asheville, NC gay bar destroyed by Hurrican Helene
DNC started it's first advertising campaign for the LGBTQ+ community
GOP spending $65M on anti-trans ads
OK trying to put Trump bibles into schools
October 12th was National Coming Out Day
Colman Domingo is a co-chair for 2025 Met Gala
Christopher Ciccone died of cancer on October 4th

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Episode 7: LGBTQ+ News October 7, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Dani's Queer Bar opens in Boston
Middle School opens gender neutral bathroom, but installs huge window to see inside
Devil Wears Prada Squeal starts filming November 30th
Ryan Murphy and Kim Kardashian on the Menendez brothers
More parents are supporting trans children
Gay bar in Asheville destroyed after one month of being open
Tik Toker that breaks it down what will happen if Trump wins

Go Fund Me to support Ashville Gay Bar that was destroyed by Hurricane Helene

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Episode 6: LGBTQ+ News October 3, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 03:25:00 +0000

Trans woman wins lawsuit from McDonalds
Corey DeAngelis Tweets about his time as a porn star
Heartstoppers Season 3 comes out on Netflix today
Only 44% of LGBTQ+ people feel safe holding hands with their partners in public.
An increase in suicide attempts from 7% to 72% in trans people

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Episode 5: LGBTQ+ News September 30, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week's news:

Will and Harper Documentary is out!
Anti-LGBTQ+ Repulican Corey Deangelis is the star of the week
Lesbian Firefighter settles case and gets $1.3M
A man gets 30 1/2 years for killing a transwoman
Madonna's lesbian relationship in the 90's with a Calvin Klein model
LGBTQ+ people have higher risk of depression, dementia, late-life depression and stroke
Thailand signs same sex marriage into law
Japan has the first same sex reality show

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Episode 4: LGBTQ+ News September 23, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Matt Gaetz brings a teen to a sex party
Mark Robinson is caught watching transgender porn
Michelle Morrow thinks the + in LGBTQ+ stands for phedopile
Lady Gaga addresses the rumor she has a penis
Marlon Wayans continues to support his trans child
Gay Veterans are worried if Trump is re-elected
A Principal in Alabama is losing her job because she is gay

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Episode 3: LGBTQ+ News September 19, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:45:00 +0000

Jackass Star Steve O cancels breast implants
Pakistan launches a ride share app for women and trans people
Kentucky bans conversion therapy
Colorado upholds the ban on conversion therapy
President Biden is the first sitting president to do an interview with an LGBTQ+ newspaper
Troy Sivan claps back at straight people
Georgia, the country, passes an anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Many stars in the LGBTQ+ community have made their support known for Kamala Harris

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Episode 2: LGBTQ+ News - The Emmy's September 16, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:09:56 +0000

In the 2nd episode for today, I cover the large number of winners, nominees and presenters at the 76th annual Emmy Awards that are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Episode 1: LGBTQ+ News September 16, 2024

zach@zachre.com (Zach Randles-Friedman) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000

This week in LGBTQ+ News:

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele release a documentary on Netflix coming September 27, 2024 View the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZ1ELeGepo
Lover of Men documentary on Abraham Lincoln having four men in his life and in his bed. View the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNF6Qvh5WYI
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president.
Elon Musk trans daughter claps back at her father on social media.
A Florida school district has to return 36 books back the shelves that were previously banned.
Trump makes false claims that children are being transitioned when sent to school.
Miami-Dade County bans LGBTQ+ History month for the 3rd year in a row.
Sade dedicates her first new song in six years to her trans son.

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