Remembering Sophie Lee and Asia Williams, Mass Arrests in Istanbul, and Chicago International Film Festival Queer Films Of 2026
This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story pays respects to Sophie Lee, and Asia Williams, two black trans women killed in Baltimore this year. In politics, A group of LGBTQ+ middle schoolers ...
21 Sep 20min
Celebrating Bisexuality & Reclaiming Pleasure with Genevieve Lejeune of Skirt Club
Welcome back to our Summer series! As we head into Bisexuality Week, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories and voices that matter most to our community! First, Anna brings you an important Q...
14 Sep 31min
Tuscan Hate Crime Claimed Two of Our Own, Dr. Everton Blair Won in Georgia & Reeling Chicago's LGBTQ+ Film Festival Returns
This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story is a tragic one. We remember our two family members who were killed outside of the Venture-N gay bar in Tuscan, Arizona. In politics, Dr. Everton Bla...
8 Sep 27min
Remembering Dolly Parton with out country music journalist Hunter Kelly
Welcome back to our Summer series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Anna has a Queer News headline to share, then later, join...
31 Aug 1h 6min
Queer politicians are fighting back, lesbian bar owner gets arrested, and the LGBTQ+ population is growing!
This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story highlights trans and nonbinary politicians on the precipice of making history. In politics, co-owner of the Lesbian Bar My Sister's Room Jen-Chase Da...
24 Aug 32min
Special Episode: GLAAD's 2026 HIV Stigma Report Inspires Intergenerational Conversation Down South
Welcome back to the show! This is a special episode brought to us by our Queer News contributor Darian Aaron, Senior Director of Local News: U.S. South for GLAAD. This episode digs into GLAAD's newly ...
21 Aug 53min
Interview: Grammy Nominee Lachi Talks with Anna DeShawn: "When I Was Losing My Vision, I Decided to Live"
Welcome back to our Summer series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Anna has a few quick Queer News headlines to share then j...
17 Aug 35min
Trans troops continue their fight against Trump, anti-trans drifters troll the WNBA, and grant applications for gender-affirming care are now open
This week on the Queer News podcast, fIn politics, trans troops continue fighting for their right to serve in the military and Iowa teachers receive a settlement after being suspended for a drag show....
10 Aug 30min
