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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!
Colleges and universities attract spooky stories like nobody’s business. The sharing of creepy tales and urban legends is a common part of student life on many campuses. But New York University is somewhat unusual in that it seems to obtain its creepy folklore as part of real estate transactions. In this episode, NYU faculty member Dr. Michele Hanks speaks with Matt about the stories associated with the historic campus.
Our guests include family counselor April Taylor Salery, as well as Arien Reed and Carlos Lopez, both transgender community members. We interview Kim Hensley of Ohio about transgender family experiences and coming together to support each other. Afterward, we talk to Taylor Poisall with the Red Cross about the recent changes to FDA rules which will allow gay men to donate blood.
In this episode, Matt revisits the story of Robert Johnson and his supposed deal with the Devil at the crossroads. Along the way, we discuss the history of Blues music, Jim Crow-era racism, and how the culture of the 1980s led to the story of the bluesman who sold his soul becoming permanently affixed to Johnson.
Join us for headlines, gay country bops, and book /TV recommendations with plenty of laughs along the way as we get distracted by our summer drinks… Plus two interviews about families coming to terms with a transgender child.
In this episode, we talk about the fabulous Barbie movie, the festive Monterey Pride Parade, PFLAG, and supportive families, as well as an exclusive interview with Bradley W. Joondeph of the Santa Clara University School of Law regarding recent Supreme Court rulings that directly affect the LGBTQ+ community.
Kaylia and Matt talk about the modern story of the classic private detective in over his head that somewhat hits the mark and the movie based on it… that really really misses it
In this overstuffed episode, we talk about the hypocrisy of some of our local politicians, the recent Rainbow Day event at the Fresno Zoo, the importance of the rainbow flag, allyship, and coming out… AND we feature a great interview with LGBTQ ally Congressman Jim Costa who joins us to talk about his support for our community as well as some of his plans for the future of the Central Valley.
Chris and Kaylia talk to Dr Peter Robertson about being an LGBTQ philanthropist, activist, educator, and leader.
Chris and Kaylia talk to Kathy Amendola about being a tour guide at San Francisco’s first and only Legacy Business Tour Company!
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