This News is So Gay
Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer news and views. Substantive yet entertaining, our weekly episodes will keep you in the know on all the latest news from those actually covering what's going down.
Episodes
September 16, 2026 • 47 mins
On this week's episode, we're chatting with Dr. Kaila Adia Story, author of "The Rainbow Ain't Never Been Enuf: On the Myth of LGBTQ+ Solidarity." Dr. Story has been called "one of the most brilliant, intellectual activist voices of our time" and she spends time with Ken this week diving into everything from the one-note LGBTQ+ representation in the media, to racism within the LGBTQ+ community, to the challenges in teaching about L...
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September 9, 2026 • 32 mins
We’ll be back with a new episode Wednesday, September 16th!
Extra Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define our field and continue to shape possibilities for the LGBTQ+ media landscape.
V is the creator and host of Under the Desk News, with recognitions that include everything from the Time 100 list to the Outstanding Independent Journalism Award from GLAAD. V shares their journey ...
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September 2, 2026 • 33 mins
We love accountability journalism; and we don’t give LGBTQ+ people behaving badly a pass just for being LGBTQ+. So, this week we are looking at some of the latest culprits. We also have book news — what literary developments do you need to know? And of course, queer joy! Where is our roundtable finding queer joy in the news right now?
This week’s roundtable:
Editor-in-chief and founder of LOOKOUT, Jos...
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August 26, 2026 • 25 mins
The 6th annual State of HIV Stigma Report is out now. GLAAD, Gilead Sciences and the Gilead COMPASS initiative have tracked Americans’ knowledge and attitudes around HIV and HIV stigma. What is the gap between advancements in HIV prevention and treatment and awareness in HIV prevention and treatment. What is the connection between HIV criminalization and stigma?
This week’s roundtable:
Senior Director of local ne...
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August 19, 2026 • 32 mins
We’re going deeper into multimedia work in queer journalism – are the days of just posting an article gone? Jason and Jake talk about their experiences in working with PGN and The Windy City Times as video becomes less optional. Plus, we discuss World Pride and the “Restroom Rally” held in Illinois.
This week’s roundtable:
Managing editor for The Windy City Times, Jake Wittich
Former editor...
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August 12, 2026 • 33 mins
Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists.
Shar Jossell is an award-winning journalist and culture critic. Shar’s work has been featured on BET, FOX Soul, Essence, Variety, THEM, and so many more. She is a consultant and Instagram host for our siblings over at GLAAD. She currently serves as the president of th...
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August 5, 2026 • 37 mins
An LGBTQ+ publication in Minnesota, Lavender Magazine, has announced that they are closing up shop, ending a 30 year run. What has the reaction been and what does that loss of an LGBTQ+ publication mean for a community? The meeting between campaign representatives for Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and 40+ LGBTQ+ representatives, by all accounts, did not go well. What happened – and why is coverage of...
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July 29, 2026 • 38 mins
What’s the latest from a White House correspondents dinner littered with homophobia and transphobia? Despite Congress funds allocated to restore the 988 hotline’s LGBTQ+ youth services, it’s still not back after its elimination a year ago. And what are the latest attacks on gender-affirming care across the country?
This week’s roundtable:
Politics and news editor at The Advocate, Christopher Wiggins
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July 22, 2026 • 36 mins
Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the LGBTQ+ journalists who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists.
In this episode, we’re amplifying a special edition episode of the Queer News podcast, “Pride on Full Display at the Obama Presidential Center”.
Anna DeShawn is a media visionary who creates unique spaces and places for black and indigenous...
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July 15, 2026 • 32 mins
The intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and public health continues to be loaded with stories; Giselle Medina and Celia Hack are here to cover the rates of LGBTQ+ homelessness and the Cleveland Clinic’s settlement with the Department of Justice. Family is a loaded word for our LGBTQ+ community, both biological and chosen. What has our roundtable been covering with this idea of “family"?
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July 8, 2026 • 35 mins
Local policies can affect LGBTQ+ lives just as much as national ones. What are some local governments doing to protect LGBTQ+ lives across the United States? While June may be over, stories of Pride celebrations continue as Pride events are still happening across the country – and we have some stories you definitely want to hear.
This week’s roundtable:
Rural LGBTQ+ beat reporter for The Buckeye Flame and a corps...
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July 1, 2026 • 38 mins
Federal and state governmental policies are affecting LGBTQ+ people across in all sorts of ways; like in housing and healthcare access. But not all those policies are negative – as California institutes a law that requires all public schools to have at least one all-gender restroom. There are a host of LGBTQ+ people you may not know, but should – who we introduce to you in our segment of “Who the Heck is That?&rdq...
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June 24, 2026 • 42 mins
There is so much new data about LGBTQ+ communities and views on equal rights. What do those numbers have to tell us? We look at the existence of “nudifying” apps and the digital violence that can stem from them, as well as Ohio House Bill 172 and its push to limit physical and mental care for LGBTQ+ youth. And we have to talk about gay license plates – as a Lakewood, Ohio resident joins another lawsuit against the...
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June 17, 2026 • 35 mins
LGBTQ+ youth continue to face a myriad of challenges in living their authentic lives. What are some of the latest challenges being covered out there? Representation of LGBTQ+ characters in film and TV is under fire yet again; what is the FCC trying to do now? Plus: corporate support at Pride. How do Americans really feel about brands getting in on the Pride action?
This week’s roundtable:
Investigative journalist and ...
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June 10, 2026 • 37 mins
This week, we’re covering highlights from a recent report on 2025 weekday evening news coverage of LGBTQ issues; including how trans and gender-nonconforming people were rarely featured in the coverage. While Pride Month has us celebrating in the present, it’s important to take a look back to history.
This week’s roundtable:
Deputy Research Director for Special Projects and former LGBTQ program direc...
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June 3, 2026 • 35 mins
It’s Pride Month with events aplenty! How does that affect the life of queer journalists? GLAAD released their Social Media Safety Index & Platform Scorecard – is there good news to be found there? And it’s not just Pride Month – it’s also summer! What queer culture content should you be watching and reading this summer?
This week’s roundtable:
Managing director and editor of News is ...
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May 27, 2026 • 35 mins
There was some very helpful LGBTQ+ public health information online provided by the CDC – and now it’s gone. Why has it disappeared? Plus, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to be introduced with mixed results all over the country – what’s the latest you need to know? And of course, where are we finding queer joy in the news right now?
This week’s guest is Christopher Wiggins, politics and news edito...
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May 20, 2026 • 32 mins
Extra Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define our field and continue to shape possibilities for the LGBTQ+ media landscape.
V is the creator and host of Under the Desk News, with recognitions that include everything from the Time 100 list to the Outstanding Independent Journalism Award from GLAAD. V shares their journey from culinary arts to becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ journalist and conten...
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May 13, 2026 • 33 mins
How are gayborhoods faring across the United States? Ken speaks with Jake Wittich and Jason Villemez to discuss the current drama in Philadelphia’s Washington Square West regarding its historical designation, as well as Chicago’s Boystown rebranding to North Halsted and their efforts to increase inclusivity. The panel also explores the different ways that journalists are combating misinformation, including the “Tr...
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May 6, 2026 • 37 mins
Rainbow flags – they can fly proudly, but they apparently can get banned from coffee shops or burned to the ground. We’re covering the latest drama around rainbow flag displays this week. Also, Mpox is on the rise once again – what do you need to know on that public health issue?
This week’s roundtable:
Senior staff writer for The Buckeye Flame, H.L. Comeriato
California Politics Editor for The...
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