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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn has updates on two top stories that impacted Savannah Ryan Williams in Minneapolis and the legend Cecilia Gentili in New York City. In politics, we are 35 days from election day. In culture and entertainment, Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia and Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks across the city. Anna was there and got to cover the story. Let’s go!

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares her top stories, a 3 month update on Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas and Queer News winning best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards. In politics Kentucky bans conversion therapy and Biden makes history appointing the 12th LGBTQ+ judge. Then of course she has your election update as well. In culture & entertainment,  we got a queer news tip on the Les...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago. In politics, an Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sports. In culture and entertainment, we remember the Chicago legend and global icon Chilli Pepper. The gender liberation movement held its first march in DC & lets talk the VMA’s. Was it the queerest one ever? Let’s go!

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn holds a moment of silence for those killed, injured, and impacted by the mass schooling shooting at the Apalachee High School in Georgia. In politics, life long generational Republicans are publicly denouncing Trump and voting for Kamala Harris. The Cheney’s, The McCains. Let’s talk about it. In culture and entertainment, Sade is dropping her first single in 6 years and ...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the politics of the day. Who is leading the polls with 62 days to go? Is it Harris or is it Trump? She talks about it. In culture and entertainment, Anna covers the 5th annual Trans Visibility March, Global Black Pride and Chappell Roan taking heat for setting boundaries with fans. Let’s go!

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports back to us about her experience covering the entire Democratic National Convention. She breaks down where the DNC hit and where it missed. In culture & entertainment, Lambda Legal secured a big victory in the HIV space, the LGBTQ news outlet PinkNews CEO is under fire & Big Freedia gets a key to the city of New Orleans. Let’s go!

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in conversation with Taylor Casey’s mom who everyone calls Mama C. Mama C. opens up about Taylor’s disappearance, the toll it has taken on the family, and the urgent need for answers. Mama C. shares personal anecdotes about Taylor's vibrant life, the challenges they've faced in the investigation, and the steps you can take to help bring Taylor home. Please listen, sha...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn received the opportunity to interview Taylor Casey’s mom and she tells us all about it. Tai’Vion Lathan, a Black trans woman was murdered in Baltimore and left in an alley. We speak her name today. In politics, let's talk about Tim Walz and his LGBTQ record. In culture & entertainment, is there anything but the Olympics to discuss. Lots of queer storylines but I really w...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn provides an update on the disappearance of Taylor Casey as an anonymous donor is helping to support the search. In politics, VP Kamala Harris continues to gain momentum this time with white men & Republicans. In more good political news California bans teachers from outing queer students. In culture and entertainment, the Olympics became a transphobic hell storm this wee...

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn shares the world of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship with Charlie, the founder of the groundbreaking app, Everywhere is Queer. Get ready to be inspired as we explore how this app is creating a safer and more inclusive space for the queer community.

But before we get to that, Anna reports on the latest queer news headlines. From the urgent search for missing trans woman Taylor C...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on President Biden withdrawing from the presidential race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris. Let’s talk about it. We remember Pauly Likens, a 14 year old trans girl who was murdered and found in a Pennsylvania river. In culture and entertainment, Brittney Griner spills the “T” on a podcast that their baby boy is here, Robin Roberts reveals why it took her so long to...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the Bahamas nearly three weeks ago. In politics, Thomas Crooks a 20 year old registered Republican, attempted to murder former President Donald Trump. In culture and entertainment, Richard Simmons has passed away, the Trevor Project has a new CEO, and the daughter of Cameroon’s President comes out on Instagram despite t...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the Bahamas nearly two weeks ago. One third of the popular Black gay dance troupe Skiiboyz was murdered and another is missing in Birmingham, Alabama. In politics, the Biden administration is opposing gender affirming surgery for youth now. In culture and entertainment, your favorite drag performers form a PAC ahead of ...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Chicago comrade Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas. Liara Tsai, a white trans woman was found dead because of a car accident and her family says that was divine intervention. LGBTQ veterans are getting pardoned and queer youth speak at Chicago’s pride press conference. Let’s go!

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Sha’Carri Richardson securing her Olympic bid by running the fastest 100m in the world. In Utah, three pride centers are closing their doors because of DEI bans. Queer summer camps are providing refuge for queer youth. Four queer friends started a basketball club in Chicago and they cheer for airballs. The Chicago Pride parade is shorter this year so let me te...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on another DeSantis anti-trans bill that has fallen in Florida. San Francisco becomes an official safe haven for our trans siblings. Anna attended the Tiny Home Summit 2.0 in Chicago to hear how this solution can combat LGBTQ youth homelessness. The Stonewall National Monument was vandalized and a Vietnam vet decided to come out in his obituary reminding us it's ...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on how the House of Representatives Republicans tried to come for us but they failed. A bookstore in Indiana selling queer and diverse literature needs our help. We congratulate Bailey Anne Kennedy on becoming the first trans woman crowned Miss Maryland USA. Our very own Carter was honored as part of the Windy City Times 2024 30 under 30 class and I share my expe...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn talks about Pride and why it’s still so important. We remember Darri Moore, a Black trans woman found alongside the Mississippi River in Missouri. In Florida, a teen is denied entry to their prom because they wore a suit. Walmart is standing behind their pride collection. The Sports Bra is expanding and a new campaign called “Here We Are” celebrates our trans siblings. L...

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers two more Black trans women were murdered; we remember Tayy Dior Thomas & Michelle Henry. In politics, Minnesota passes a law to protect queer books and South Carolina passes more anti-trans policies. In culture and entertainment, Zaya and Dwyane Wade take their trans advocacy to the tech world while the National Park Service has been busy banning the queers but...