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

10 Maalis 29min

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

8 Maalis 39min

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

3 Maalis 36min

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

24 Helmi 28min

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

23 Helmi 29min

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

17 Helmi 30min

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

10 Helmi 34min

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

3 Helmi 28min