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!
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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!
Coming Together & Earning Our Cookies – (August 18th, 2023)
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.
Identity, SciFi, Cucumber Vodka, and Queer Cowboys – (August 4th, 2023)
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.
Barbie and the Supreme Court – (July 21st, 2023)
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.
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