In this episode, we talk about PFLAG, the EOC’s new Little Queer Library, and the upcoming County Board of Supervisors resolution which is an overreach of epic proportions. Plus some post-Halloween fun and Kaylia has Thanksgiving jokes! Enjoy!
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Superhero Powers and a Home of Our Own (October 21st, 2023)
On this episode, our guests Alicia Arakelian and Amy Braun talk about the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance. Kaylia and Chris talk about The Living Room, A Rainbow Wonderland, The Bass Lake School District, the Fresno LGBTQ+ Town Hall and Round Table, and Upcoming Events including the PFLAG Library and the Qistory Swap Meet. Lots going on…enjoy!
Robin McGeHee Goes To City Hall (October 16th, 2023)
Chris and Kaylia talk to Robin McGeHee, Fresno’s newly appointed LGBTQ Liasian, about this new community relations post, what it means for the community, and how City Hall is working to make the idea of “One Fresno” a reality.
Our Books, Our Voices, & Our Visibility (October 6th, 2023)
Special Guest James joins Chris and Kaylia to talk about some of the most banned and challenged books in the US. We discuss: All Boys Aren’t Blue, Gender Queer, Looking for Alaska, The Kite Runner, This Book is Gay, The Hate U Give, The Bluest Eye… and more!
Pumpkin Spice and A Storm of Parental Rights – (September 29th, 2023)
Chris and Kaylia talk with Nick Serafin from Santa Clara School of Law about the rise of “Parental Rights” cases sweeping school boards and city councils across the nation… including our very own Clovis. Chris reports on what is going on in the town next door, we talk about fall foods, and yes, Kaylia tells you more about kickball.
The Story of Chloe Anne Lacey – (September 24th, 2023)
In this special episode, we talk with Allison about her daughter Chloe’s life and tragic death. Please note, that this episode contains a discussion of self-harm, death by suicide, and gun violence.
A Walk In The Park, A Festival in Visalia, and Boebert’s New Low – (September 22nd, 2023)
In this episode, we talk to Nick Vargas about Pride Visalia and Carlene Mendez from The Living Room about Fresno’s AIDS Walk. Plus new terms, national news, Boebert’s new low, and we set the record for the number of times we can say “kickball” (drink responsibly).
A Campfire, Some Parents, and a Problem – (September 15th, 2023)
We talk about Kampout 2023, Clovis Unified School District, gender, queer kids, health care, and Foghorn Leghorn speaks for himself. Our guests are Cy Hiyane of Clovis Unified and Melanie Reno from Kaiser Permanente.
The Possible, Maybe, Farewell Tour Of The Fabulous Leilani Price- (September 8th, 2023)
In this episode, Kaylia and Chris recap the lively Clovis City Council Meeting regarding the suggestion of book censorship, chat with Kathleen Reyna of Fresno’s Reel Pride Film Festival, and grill the fabulous Leilani Price about her retirement. Plus our Halloween Watch with Chris and what is the actual meaning of a Whopper?
All Boys Aren’t Blue and All Lawsuits Aren’t Equal -Interviews with George M. Johnson and PEN America- (September 1st, 2023)
In this episode, Chris and Kaylia tackle the idea of book bans.
Featuring an interview with “All Boys Aren’t Blue” author George M. Johnson, we talk about race, gender, censorship, and being one’s authentic self. We also chat with Nadine Farid Johnson, a PEN America lawyer who breaks down some of the legal and long-term censorship issues in school libraries.
Plus “death months,” “throbbing members,” and the “danger” of joyful gay sex. Enjoy!