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Queer News is an Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn.
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- Yesterday20 min
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 sue their school board, and we cover the mass arrests at a lgbtq+ led protest in Istanbul. In culture and entertainment, the queer trans project supplies more than 500 gender-affirming supply kits to Floridian youth, and Chicago's International Film Festival Returns in October with a stunning lineup of queer films. Let's get into it! Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 01:03 LGBTQ Veteran's Day 01:50 Join our Substack 02:21 Join the QCrew 02:49 Queer News Headlines 03:31 Remembering Sophie Lee and Asia Williams 06:11 LGBTQ+ middle schoolers sue their school board 08:13 Mass Arrests in Istanbul 11:56 Get your tickets to the 12th annual Purple Tie Affair today 12:50 The queer trans project supplies more than 500 gender-affirming supply kits 15:25 Chicago's International Film Festival Returns in October with a stunning lineup of queer films 18:12 Anna's Got A Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Important Episode Links Fundraiser for Denise Jackson by Baltimore Safe Haven : I WAS SOMEBODY'S CHILD. I DESERVED TO LIVE Fundraiser by Lisa drummond : Support for Jacqueline After Asia's Tragic Loss Check out the Chicagoland Lesbian Business Directory Join the QCrew! Giving starts as low as $5/month Send In a Queer News Tip or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ This week's episode of Queer News is packed with historic milestones, urgent calls for justice, and accountability. Here is your social-media-ready breakdown of every story from Episode 358. This Week's Top Story Rest in Power to Sophie Lee, And Asia Williams, Two Black Trans Women Killed In Baltimore This Year It's with a heavy heart that I share that two Black Trans Women have been killed in Baltimore. Sophie Lee, and Asia Williams have both been shot and killed in Baltimore this year. Police Investigations for both cases are under way, but no suspects or motives have been found. Asia was the 22nd trans woman killed this year and Sophie was the 23rd according to Pgh Lesbian. The gofundme's for both Asia and Sophie will be linked in the show notes if you'd like to support the families. This Week In Politics A group of LGBTQ+ middle schoolers sue their school board And Are Victorious! This all started when 1
- 1 weeks ago31 min
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 Queer News update on the Sam Nordquist case, then later, join Anna for a conversation with the visionary founder of Skirt Club, Genevieve Lejeune. Genevieve is a leading figure in women's sexual empowerment and the founder of Skirt Club, a private, global members-only club for bi-curious and bisexual women. With over 25,000 members across 36 cities worldwide, Genevieve was the first to curate luxurious global spaces where women can prioritize their desires and gain confidence from the bedroom to the boardroom. Her work and expertise have been featured in high-profile publications such as Marie Claire, Elle Magazine, Cosmo, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, and the Sunday Times. On this episode of Queer News, Anna and Genevieve discuss dismantlin
- 1 weeks ago27 min
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 Blair wins in Georgia and makes gay history. In Arkansas politics, a librarian fired for opposing the censorship of LGBTQ+ books wins a massive settlement. In culture and entertainment, Lil Nas X's mom passes away and Chicago's LGBTQ+ Film Festival Reeling Returns Sep 17th - 27th. Let's get into it! Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 03:01 Join the QCrew<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
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 Anna for an exclusive interview with leading journalist and broadcaster Hunter Kelly. Hunter is a leading journalist and broadcaster whose focus on music and LGBTQ+ issues has influenced his work for more than a decade. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Apple News Radio, Variety, and NPR just to name a few publications. Hunter served as the Nashville Correspondent for ABC News and ABC News Radio, where he's interviewed celebrities such as Katy Perry, Loretta Lyn, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift. From there he transitioned to Apple Music's Proud Radio, where he hosted "an hour-long show featuring LGBTQ+ artists in country and Americana music." On this episode of Queer News, Anna and Hunter fondly remember the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. You can find Hunter Kelly on instagram @nashvillehk. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; ver
- 4 weeks ago32 min
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 Daniels was arrested over the weekend, and the Trump administration is getting sued again! In sports, culture and entertainment, WNBA security pulls fans for pro and anti trans shirts, the lgbtq+ community now makes up 12% of the population and the chicago therapy collective will soon be prohibited from providing funds for gender affirming care by the Trump administration. Let's get into it! Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:05 <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space
- Aug 21, 202653 min
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 released 2026 HIV Stigma Report with a powerful intergenerational conversation taking root down South. While Gen Z is the most out generation in history, GLAAD's latest report reveals a startling knowledge gap: only 31% of Gen Z feel knowledgeable about HIV, compared to 60% of Gen X. To bridge this divide, four generations of Black Southerners, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, gathered at the ArtsXchange in East Point, Georgia, to put real faces, history, and radical honesty behind the data. Darian was joined by Jerrell Hardnett, Associate Director of Education & Advocacy at GLAAD and author of the report, alongside Black Southern advocates to unpack what it takes to break historic silos. They discuss the systemic failures of sexual health education, the promise of modern prevention like PrEP, and why sharing stories of thriving, joyful lives today is the ultimate antidote to lingering epidemic-era shame. As GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis notes in the report: "Ending HIV stigma is possible. But it will require all of us to choose truth over misinformation, visibility over silence, and empathy over fear." Follow GLAAD @glaad and learn more at glaad.org/hiv. We want to thank Darian for bringing these stories to Queer News. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe in supporting independent and local LGBQ journalism, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Important Episode Links Read GLAAD's full HIV Stigma Report Check out the Chicagoland Lesbian Business Directory Join the QCrew! Giving starts as low as $5/month Send In a Queer News Tip or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ 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 drops every Monday by 9am CT. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.
- Aug 17, 202635 min
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 join Anna for an exclusive interview with USA today woman of the year and award winning recording artist Lachi. Lachi is so much more than a visionary. She is the vision. In addition to her work in the music industry, Lachi is an author, champion of disability cultures, and a media personality. She has spoken on national and international stages advocating for new ways to converse about stigmas surrounding disabilities. Lachi is also the co-founder of R.A.M.P.D. aka Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities. RAMPD "works to make the highest levels of the music industry more disability inclusive." Lachi talks with Anna about her loss of sight, overcoming adversity and how she's breaking down stigmas in her own way. They also discuss her singles Life on Hard and The Bag as well as the journey to virality and a grammy nomination. Her new book I Identify As Blind is out now so get your copy today! Lachi lives by the mantra: "Always be truest to the part of yourself that society wants you to be most ashamed of. Because once you can accept that part of yourself — despite what anyone else thinks, does or says — that's how you win at life." Follow Lachi @lachimusic Want to support this podca
- Aug 10, 202630 min
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. In sports, Cleveland announces a new WNBA team and transphobes have entered the WNBA chat. And last but not least, In culture and entertainment, the thrive fund has opened grant applications for gender-affirming care and you might meet the criteria. Let's get into it! Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 00:26 Welcome to Queer News 02:50 Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 03:37 Queer News Headlines 04:15 Trans Troops Continue Their Fight For Their Right To Serve In The Military <p
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