Interview: 2AM Ricky is Someone You Should Know - A History Maker, Hitmaker, & Storyteller
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...
23 Feb 202529min
We remember Sam Nordquist & Tahiry Broom, Lambda Legal gets big win for gender-affirming care, and 1,000 protest at Stonewall to stand up for LGBTQ rights - February 17, 2025
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, La...
17 Feb 202530min
The fight against the slew of anti-trans executive orders, the NFL hosts LGBTQ youth before the Super Bowl & a new Black Queer podcast out for us to enjoy - February 10, 2025
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 Con...
10 Feb 202534min
LGBTQ life removed from government websites, Laverne Cox's Clean Slate premiers this week and Doechii wins at the Grammys - February 3, 2025
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 ba...
3 Feb 202528min
The wild & wicked politics of Trump's first week, Creating Change was a refuge for queer advocates, and GLAAD Media award nominees are announced - January 27, 2025
This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn dives into the first chaotic days of the 47th presidency and the real-life impacts on our community. Plus, we're recapping the Creating Change conference—a true q...
27 Jan 202528min
"We All We Got": MLK Day, the 47th President's Inauguration, the TikTok saga & Unrivaled gives us hope - January 20, 2025
Today's episode drops on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the same day Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. What a juxtaposition. We reflect on what this moment means for ou...
20 Jan 202529min
The LA fires are still burning, Meta is allowing hate speech & the Bad Queers podcast 2024 recap with Anna DeShawn - January 13, 2025
Anna DeShawn kicks off this episode with the fiery highlights of the year's first days and a heartfelt reflection on recent events that have shaped our community. From the staggering devastation of th...
13 Jan 20252h 1min
Trump is Coming: Get Your Affairs in Order with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois - January 6, 2024
Welcome to Season 4! It's a new year, and Anna DeShawn is back to guide us through Queer News where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. While Anna takes time to reflect and r...
6 Jan 202522min
