Arizona Governor vetoes 3 anti-trans bills, the Supreme Court rules with Trump, and your Met Gala recap with Benjamin Coy - May 12, 2025

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a trans woman who was pushed onto the New York subway tracks and survived. In politics, the Biden administration finally drops new Title IX protections which include LGBTQ+ students while the NAIA decides to ban trans athletes in sports. In culture and entertainment, it's Lesbian Visibility Week and the WNBA is looking to expand to 16 teams by 2028, some of our favorite queers have made the Time 100 list and Howard University's student body elects its first trans president of student affairs.Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:38 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:15 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 3:06 - Queer News headlines 3:47 - A trans woman who was pushed onto the New York subway tracks and survived 6:09 - The Biden administration finally drops new Title IX protections which include LGBTQ+ students 8:33 - The NAIA decides to ban trans athletes in sports 12:06 - Vibes! is a trans and nonbinary music showcase on Sunday, May 19th at 3PM. For more info, https://tractionpnw.org/vibes-2024/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/1367166427313428 13:04 - Listen & follow the Second Sunday podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com 14:42 - It's Lesbian Visibility Week and the WNBA is looking to expand to 16 teams by 2028 19:!6 - Some of our favorite queers have made the Time 100 list 21:14 - Howard University's student body elects its first trans president of student association 23:05 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ GoFundMe - Justice for black DV survivor in MTA incident https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-black-dv-survivor-in-mta-incident Queer News Interview with Dr. Yvonne Welbon https://youtu.be/Ha-JxGM1Tzw Support Sisters in Cinema https://sistersincinema.com/donate/donations/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

22 Huhti 202424min

Welcome to our Feed Swap Friday. Today we're excited to share an episode from our friends at I'm Feeling Queer Today! In this episode, Alex and Lily unpack the roles that labels play within queer identities and how they serve (or don't serve) queer young people as they explore who they are, who they love, and who they hope to become. Listen to I'm Feeling Queer Today wherever you get your podcasts! Contents & Content Warnings… 00:00 - Introduction from Eric Eubank/What's your hope for this podcast? 1:35 - Episode intro with Lily & Alex, All About Labels 3:21 - Labels with Eric Eubank & Wallace 10:15-10:21 - Mentions of homophobia and transphobia 11:20 - Benny 13:55 - Coming out between generations/commentary 14:52 - Queer Crushes with Zorian 15:40-15:56 - Instances of homophobia (invalidation) 18:08 - My Queer Identity Journey: Frankie 21:55 - Coming up next 22:12 - Show notes & resources 22:52 - Credits FPP Information… To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp @thefutureperfectproject For more information on Future Perfect Records, one of The Future Perfect Project's programs, check out our website or bandcamp, Stream Not What You Pictured or Divinity on your favorite music streaming platform, or find them @futureperfectrecords on Instagram. Crisis Resources… If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+-specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386. Mentions… Interested in Mady G. and Jules Zuckerberg's A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities? Head to your favorite bookseller or local library, or support its creators on Instagram @madygcomics and @juleszuckerberg Credits… I'm Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY. Episode two of I'm Feeling Queer Today was produced by Alex Masse, Lily Mueller, Frankie Gunn, and Wallace, and features Benny, Eric Eubank, & Zorian Edwards. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I'm Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering for I'm Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. For more information and episode transcript, visit the show page at http://www.thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast. TikTok/Insta: @thefutureperfectproject 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Queer News Interview with Dr. Yvonne Welbon https://youtu.be/Ha-JxGM1Tzw Support Sisters in Cinema https://sistersincinema.com/donate/donations/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

19 Huhti 202443min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida. In politics, Democrats introduced a resolution that aligned with the "Day of No Silence" to advocate for inclusion in schools. In culture & entertainment, two lesbian judges make history with their appointments. Brittney & Cherrelle Griner are expecting their first child. The Chicago Pride parade is being scaled back & hip hop legend DJ Mister Cee passes away. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:38 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 00:58 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:58 - Queer News headlines 3:33 - We remember Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida 4:57 - Democrats show support for the "Day of No Silence" 8:05 - Vibes! is a trans and nonbinary music showcase on Sunday, May 19th at 3PM. For more info, https://tractionpnw.org/vibes-2024/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/1367166427313428 8:54 - Subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://youtube.com/@e3radio 9:31 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 9:55 - Two lesbian judges make history with their appointments 11:22 - Brittney Griner & her wife Cherrelle are expecting their first child 12:36 - The Chicago Pride parade is being scaled back 13:44 - Hip hop legend DJ Mister Cee passes away 16:30 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Queer News Interview with Dr. Yvonne Welbon https://youtu.be/Ha-JxGM1Tzw Support Sisters in Cinema https://sistersincinema.com/donate/donations/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

15 Huhti 202418min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares the findings of Cecilia Gentili's death. We will also speak the name of Meraxes Medina, a 24 year-old Latina trans woman was murdered in LA. In politics, we've got some wins to celebrate in Sacramento & Wisconsin. In culture & entertainment, you know we got to talk about the NCAA Women's National Championship game between South Carolina & Iowa. On TikTok Mercury Stardust & Jory are back raising millions of dollars for gender affirming care and how the Macarena is helping a trans sibling fight back against the trolls. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 00:56 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:49 - Queer News headlines 3:39 - Two men are charged with Cecilia Gentili's death 5:21 - Meraxes Medina, a 24 year-old Latina trans woman was murdered in LA 6:55 - We've got political wins to celebrate in Sacramento & Wisconsin 10:42 - Subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://youtube.com/@e3radio 11:18 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 11:43 - South Carolina wins the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship 16:46 - Mercury Stardust & Jory are back on TikTok raising millions of dollars for gender affirming care 19:16 - The Macarena is helping a trans sibling fight back against the trolls 20:43 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Meraxes Memorial Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/meraxes-memorial-fund Mercury & Jory's Fundraiser https://secure.givelively.org/donate/point-of-pride/2024-tiktok-a-thon-for-trans-health Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

8 Huhti 202423min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn kicks off the pod with two Queer News tips that came through from our listeners. First, a high school in Massachusetts holds a social justice conference for high school students by high school students. Second, Thailand passes a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and the vote wasn't even close. In politics, a tweet from President Biden has led to a lot of Internet ignorance. In culture & entertainment, in recognition of Trans week of visibility & action I'm going to share an organization here in Chicago doing great work called Life is Work. Also, Lil Nas X does a collab with UK star skaiwater and Ncuti Gatwa is set to be the next Doctor for the next season of Doctor Who. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:38 - Leave a Queer News Tip, https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 00:55 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:21 - Queer News headlines 3:20 - A high school in Massachusetts holds a social justice conference for high school students by high school students 6:07 - Thailand passes a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and the vote wasn't even close 7:42 - A tweet from President Biden has led to a lot of Internet ignorance 10:02 - Subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://youtube.com/@e3radio 10:38 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3rradio.fm 11:04 - In recognition of Trans week of visibility & action I'm going to share an organization here in Chicago doing great work called Life is Work 13:53 - Lil Nas X does a collab with UK star Skaiwater 14:29 - Ncuti Gatwa is set to be the next Doctor for the next season of Doctor Who 15:06 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Support Life is Work https://lifeiswork.org/home Watch skaiwater, Lil Nas X, 9lives - light! https://youtu.be/fLRSElP1OCI?si=4jbT9ckKkGp6anAN Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

2 Huhti 202417min

Family, I just wanted to drop a quick word letting you know that a full episode is coming your way tomorrow. I just needed time to rest. I appreciate you and will talk to you tomorrow. -Anna

1 Huhti 20241min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares updates on a couple of stories she's been following. The stories of Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill. We also need to share news about Alex Franco, a trans man who was murdered in Utah. In politics, let's celebrate another win this week. Over 40 anti-LGBTQ riders did not get passed in the recent spending bill that passed to avoid a government shutdown. In culture and entertainment, two trans women are getting some form of justice. I have to show some love to Jarrett Hill & Tre'vell Anderson for winning a NAACP Image award. And Amari, a Black trans woman, gets a ticket to the next round of American Idol. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - Leave a Queer News Tip, https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 1:02 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 2:41 - Queer News headlines 3:41 - News Updates on Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill. Our new contributor, Darian Aaron, provides his report on Chevy Hill's services 10:00 - Alex Franco, we speak your name 11:53 - Over 40 anti-LGBTQ riders did not get passed in the recent spending bill that passed to avoid a government shutdown 14:56 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3rradio.fm 15:21 - Two trans women are getting some form of justice 18:48 - Black Queer journalists Jarrett Hill & Tre'vell Anderson win a NAACP Image award 20:54 - Amari, a Black trans woman, gets a ticket to the next round of American Idol 23:44 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Give Towards Alex Franco's Funeral Expenses https://everloved.com/life-of/alex-franco/ Amari Shares Her Transgender Story And Hopes To Heal Through Her Music - American Idol 2024 https://youtu.be/CpTEmcMtz30?si=EM_r2sXAgYvx8vyn Subscribe to Erin in the Morning https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

25 Maalis 202426min

From ancestral connections to the power of dreams, Anna DeShawn & Juju Bae talk about their spiritual journey's and how that informs their everyday lives. They also talk about Juju's adventures on the hit Hulu show "Living for the Dead", the relaunch of her podcast, "A Little Juju Podcast", and the upcoming release of her first book "The Book of Juju". This is a special interview with a powerful Black Queer woman making an impact by living out her call. Support her podcast relaunch by donating to her GoFundMe, https://www.gofundme.com/f/aljpod Follow Juju Official Website - https://www.jujubae.com & https://linktr.ee/itsjujubae IG - https://www.instagram.com/itsjujubae TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjujubae X - https://twitter.com/itsjujubae Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsjujubae More about Juju Bae Accomplished Host, Educator, Historian, Author, and Osun Priest. Osunfunmilola affectionately known as Juju Bae, stands as an exceptional figure in the realms of hosting, education, history, and the spirituality that moves throughout the Black diaspora. Her multifaceted talents and profound knowledge continue to leave an indelible mark on her community and beyond. Since the inception of her highly esteemed podcast, "A Little Juju," in 2018, Juju Bae has served as a dedicated educator and interviewer, delving into the intricate history and practices of Black peoples, often featuring guests with their own expertise. Through this platform, she has empowered millions of individuals to reconnect with their ancestral traditions while curating a substantial archive of Black history, thought, and belief. Her efforts have garnered critical acclaim, including an iHeartRadio nomination, and widespread recognition across media. In addition to her podcast, Juju Bae has emerged as a captivating speaker, frequently gracing panels and hosting live events across the nation. In 2021, she made a significant contribution to the cultural landscape by participating in Off-White and Trinice McNally's "I Support Black Women" campaign, which included webinars and roundtable discussions, highlighting the cultural importance of oral tradition among the diaspora. Currently, Juju Bae can be seen on Hulu's docuseries "Living for the Dead," produced by Kristen Stewart, further solidifying her status as a luminary who weaves history, spirituality, and oration into every aspect of her work. In Spring 2024, Juju Bae will release her first book, Book of Juju, which focuses on the importance of ancestral veneration and how it can be a tool for healing, liberation, and peace. She is also working on a research project with the University of California that will soon be published. She is an alumna of Spelman College with a BA in Psychology. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app

22 Maalis 202430min