Marriage Equality in Poland. Independent Voters Turning on Trump?

 Marriage equality takes a step forward in Poland. Independent voters supposedly hate Trump. We look at recent polling numbers. In Tucson, two people were killed outside an LGBTQ bar. WalletHub just announced the top cities to retire in, but what about it you’re queer? Chicago Sun-Times just released a damning report on Trump’s Operation Midway…

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Duluth-Superior Pride Turns 40. Nepal’s oldest LGBTQ organization responds to devastating floods.

Duluth-Superior Prides celebrates their 40th anniversary this weekend. Co-chair Kristy Johnson joins us to discuss. After the devastating floods in Nepal, the Blue Diamond Society, Nepal’s oldest LGBTQ organization, has pledged 100,000 NPR (local currency) to support the Relief Fund setup by the country’s Prime Minister. Plus: ex-gay MAGA activist Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by…

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Unidos MN Earns Democracy and Peace Prizes. Moms for Liberty Loses (More) Elections

The Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced that the people of the Twin Cities are recipients of the 2026 Kettering Democracy Prize and on September 1, Unidos MN will receive the Aachen Peace Prize in Aachen, Germany, jointly with the collective of The Smitten Kitten. In other news, Moms for Liberty lost another school board seat…

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Ilana Masad Book Recs and Joan Crawford Goes To Hell

It’s the third Friday of the month which means author and critic Ilana Masad is back with her August book recommendations! They are: All City by Alex DiFrancesco Gay Bar: Why We Went Out by Jeremy Atherton Lin Changing Gender by Susan Stryker   Then Alex Cerda from Joan Crawford Goes to Hell joins us…

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New Research: Attacks Against Transgender Adults & Needs of LGBTQ employees

Our guests from the Williams Institute today are Dr. Ilan Meyer (Distinguished Senior Scholar of Public Policy) and Christy Mallory (Executive Director). We’re talking about new research the Williams Institute just published titled Physical Attacks Against Transgender Adults in the United States and The Importance of Employer Support for LGBTQ People and Issues. Key links:…

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Minnesota Sues Texas. Disney Sues Trump. Florida GOP being Florida GOP

Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas to get an ICE agent extradited to Minnesota to face charges. Disney is suing Trump’s FCC. The Florida GOP’s gubernatorial candidate goes all in on hating the LGBTQ community – just like his predecessor Gov. DeSantis.

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Minnesota Responds To Trump’s Invasive Surveillance Investigations

We sit down with Unidos Minnesota Executive Director Emilia González Avalos to discuss Trump’s investigation and surveillance of community organizations and labor groups who resisted Operation Metro Surge. Unidos MN was one of the targeted organizations. They are planning a press event for Tuesday August 17 to “Target, 3M, Delta, Best Buy, and other major…

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Games Without Thrones

Dr. David Lingelbach and Valentina Rodríguez Guerra join us to unpack their new book, Games Without Thrones: 8 Leadership Lessons from Oligarchs. Get the book: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9783119145138 For more information and to connect with David and Valentina: https://oligarchcenter.org/

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The Buckeye Flame’s Ken Schneck. Washington Blade’s Joe Reberkenny

Proud to announce a new partnership with The Buckeye Flame. Every second Wednesday of the month, the editor of The Buckeye Flame Ken Schneck will join us to discuss the Flame’s latest reporting and issues of national importance for the queer community. Then: White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade Joe Reberkenny is back with…

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MN Gov Candidate Kobey Lane. WI Gov Candidate Kelda Roys.

Tuesday August 11 is Primary Day in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We’re joined by Kobey Lane who is a candidate for Governor in Minnesota’s DFL (Democratic) Party. For more information on Kobey visit https://www.kobey4governor.com. Then, we’re joined by Kelda Roys who is a candidate for Governor in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary. For more information on Kelda visit:…

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Summertime Rest & Relaxation

Join TanyaMarck and Nick from Queer Spirit as we explore care and connect with community in innovative ways. Let’s get queer and play outside the box!  This month Nick is flying solo while TanyaMarck tends to their own care. Nick offers reflections as we enter into eclipse season next week, along with a lot of…

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Onstage with Jim Pounds. Neil Laird’s Prime Time Troy

Author Neil Laird joins us to talk about his new novel: Prime Time Troy. It is the third book in the Prime Time Travelers series, where a queer TV crew travels to the ancient past to highlight lost LGBTQ+ love. Buy the book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBXVM1PG Connect with Neil: www.neillaird.com. Then, our very own Jim Pounds returns for Onstage with…

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How does ban on trans athletes affect Minnesota? Plus: WI Gov Candidate Joel Brennan

Staff attorney at the ACLU of Minnesota Catherine Ahlin-Halverson joins us to discuss two major lawsuits impacting trans athletes in Minnesota. One in favor of trans athletes and one against. Learn more: https://aclu-mn.org https://aclu-mn.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-lgbtq-community  https://instagram.com/aclumn  THEN: Joel Brennan, a candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin Governor joins us to discuss fighting Trump, healthcare, Trump…

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The Minnesota Health Plan. Plus: How DOGE Hurt MN’s Wildfire Prevention

DOGE cuts harmed Minnesota’s efforts to combat forest fires. Aaron Kania joins us to discuss. Aaron is the DFL endorsed candidate running for Minnesota State House (Seat 3A). Learn more here: https://kaniaforhouse.com/. Up first: healthcare is a major issue in November’s election. Minnesota State Senator John Marty (DFL, District 40) joins us to discuss real…

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New books: The Lovers, the Liars, and Me and Bill & the Kid

DeAndra Davis joins us to discuss her new book The Lovers, the Liars, and Me. Get it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781665952682. You can find DeAndra at @deandrawrites on most socials. Then Patrick Doyle will be here to chat about his upcoming book Bill & the Kid. Connect with Patrick and pre-order here: patrickdoylewrites.com.

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Isabella Tousignant’s The Uninvited Passenger

Author Isabella Tousignant joins us to discuss her new memoir The Uninvited Passenger. In it she talks about current trans issues in the age of MAGA misinformation and hate, growing up trans but with no place to express it or a way to come out, coming out late in life, and the complications of staying…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Amy Acton & LGBTQ Health Equity. Then: WH Correspondent Joe Reberkenny

Ohio’s Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton supports a ban on transgender athletes, so we take a look at her LGBTQ record. We speak with Arienne Childrey, a candidate for the 84th District in the Ohio House. Then we look at the larger picture of LGBTQ health equity in Ohio. Connect with Arienne Childrey: https://www.arichildrey.com…

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Children’s Theatre Company. Journalist Faefyx Collington on EEOC & Flint Del Sol.

Children Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Rick Dildine will join us to discuss the new Core Company and the upcoming 2026-2027 season. More info: https://childrenstheatre.org/the-core-company/. Journalist Faefyx Collington will be here to discuss their latest reporting on the EEOC & Flint Del Sol.  Connect with Faefyx https://www.lgbtqnation.com/author/faefyxcollington/  https://bsky.app/profile/faefyx.bsky.social  https://faefyxcollington.com/ 

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Forward with Democracy. WI CD-7 Candidate: Ginger Murray. Lyric Arts’ The Prom.

Unidos MN’s Luis Argueta joins us to discuss the Target boycott and a joint Back-to-School mutual aid drive family-friendly block party on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10am. More info: https://unidos-mn.org/corporate Ginger Murray will be here to discuss her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Andrew Newman from Lyric Arts’ The…

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The Angels Came to Sodom in the Evening. Ilana Masad’s July Book Recs.

Paul Russell joins us to talk about his upcoming novel The Angels Came to Sodom in the Evening which comes out on October 06, 2026. And it’s the third Friday of the month, which means author and critic Ilana Masad will be back at the bottom of the hour to share this month’s queer book…

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State Legislative Elections. Gun laws. Aging Politicians

Jim Pounds hosts and continues our 2026 election coverage with a look at critical state legislative elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Then he talks about an Illinois gun law that was just upheld by a federal court. Then with the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Mitch McConnell MIA, Jim talks about aging politicians…

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West Coast Health Alliance. Faculty Sue Texas Tech’s LGBTQ censorship.

Dr. Dean Sidelinger the health officer and state epidemiologist at Oregon Health Authority joins us to talk about the West Coast Health Alliance. Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke from George Maso University is back. We’ll be talking about Sen. Lindsey Graham, Hungary un-banning Pride, what does Abolish ICE really mean, and the new freedom of speech…

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Tending to our Seeds of Care with Queer Spirit

Join TanyaMarck and Nick from Queer Spirit as we explore care and connect with community in innovative ways. Let’s get queer and play outside the box! We chat about the astrological energies of the week and tending to our care in the midst of transformation and unexpected changes. Queer Spirit (QS) is a grassroots non-profit…

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Judge Shuts Down Trump…Again. Lavender Magazine Closes.

Trump lost in court again. This time he tried to get the medical records of trangender kids. Minnesota’s Lavender Magazine has closed. Planned Parenthood has regained access to Medicaid. Turkey banned an LGBTQ cruise from the country. Trump’s corruption poisons the World Cup. The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ news and talk show…

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The Gaily Show – Live at Pride – June 27, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds are broadcasting live from Loring Park to capture all the energy and buzz at Twin Cities Pride. They dive into the festival’s local impact, chatting with folks like Chaz Raditz from Pride Magic and checking in with leather legend Denzel Bellin. It’s a great snapshot of the community and the…

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Onstage with Jim Pounds. A Treason Of Magic.

It’s the fourth Friday of the month which means: Onstage with Jim Pounds. He takes us on a tour of these shows:  In Chicago: Brokeback Mountain (Chicago Shakes) & Juliet (The Auditorium) In Madison Jonathan Van Ness (Barrymore Theatre) Maybe Happy Endings (Overture Center for the Arts) In Twin Cities A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Modern…

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Unpack this for me: Pride Month. What is it and what do we need it to be?

It’s Pride month. But, what does that mean these days? What do we need it to be? How different are the Prides we’re going to this year from the original ones? To unpack this for us, we’re joined by Dr. Brier is a professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and History at the University of…

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Trump’s Iran “Deal.” Ken Paxton Cares More About Trans People Than Texans.

How bad is Trump’s Iran “deal”? Will Todman joins us to discuss. He’s the chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and a senior fellow in the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Listen to Will’s podcast State of Play: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/state-play Read his work and research here:…

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Trump forced to restore suicide hotline. Great River Shakespeare Fest.

Breaking: A judge has blocked Trump from subpoenaing Gov Walz. Congress just forced Trump to restore suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ youth. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom resigned today. We look at the LGBTQ record of the man who is on track to be his successor.  PLUS: Will Studivant from the Great River…

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Tending to our Seeds of Care with Queer Spirit

Join TanyaMarck and Nick from Queer Spirit as we explore care and connect with community in innovative ways. Let’s get queer and play outside the box! We chat about the astrological energies of the week with Venus and Jupiter conjunct in Cancer, calling in care, love and beauty to expand and grow through our homes…

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Ilana Masad’s June Book Reviews and Recommendations

It’s the third Friday of the month as John welcomes in author and critic Ilana Masad for her reviews and recommendations! Ilana Masad is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and criticism. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NPR, The Atlantic, StoryQuartlerly, Catapult, Buzzfeed, Joyland, The Account, and many…

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MN DFL Chair Richard Carlbom. The Cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

At the bottom of the hour, the chair of the Minnesota DFL Party Richard Carlbom will join us. We’ll talk about the midterms, Minnesota as a trans refuge state, and his reflections on leading the very successful Minnesota United For All Families campaign. Up first: the cast of the all-male and super queer production of…

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The Gaily Show Live from Golden Valley Pride 2026!

Broadcasting live from Golden Valley Pride, John Parker and Jim Pounds soak up the gorgeous Minnesota weather to celebrate the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community. They sit down with Pride Magic owner Chaz Raditz to unpack the personal, evolving meaning of Pride while calling out corporate pinkwashing from fair-weather sponsors. To cap it all off, they…

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New Books: Busker and Love, Your Trans Big Sister

Gregory A. Kompes’s new book Busker is out now. He joins us to discuss! Plus, Zia Varajon is here to chat about her new book Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey Get your copy of Busker: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9798950241017.  Get your copy of Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey:…

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Voting Rights with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon

 In a special 2026 Election episode, we sit down with Minnesota’s Secretary of State Steve Simon who joins us for the full hour to discuss voting rights, protecting voter data, and how MN is planning for the 2026 midterms.  Register to vote: https://sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/   Find out what’s on your ballot: https://sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot/  Vote on Election Day: https://sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/election-day-voting/ …

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Nancy Mace Crashes Out. No Death Penalty for Boelter. What’s Up With Mamdani?

Rep. Nancy Mace Crashed and Burned in the South Carolina Governor primary. The US Department of Justice will not be seeking the death penalty for Vance Luther Boelter. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Pride Problem: He made big promises, but is he keeping them? And Surprise Surprise: Inflation is way up.

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Election Day in America: Maine and SC vote. Happy Nuclear Family month?

Another primary day in America and we look at key races that will have big impacts in 2026. Plus, MAGA can’t stand Pride month, so they’ve come up with “Nuclear Family Month” instead. It’s weird considering that the states with the highest divorce rates and single parent households seem to be MAGA states.

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Welcome Seattle! Bad Marriage Equality Poll. Anti-LGBT Legislation in Africa.

Welcome to our new friends on Alternative Talk 1150 KKNW. THEN: we’re joined by Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke! We discuss the latest poll about marriage equality. For Pride month, he we talk about “the first Prides” and recent anti-LGBT legislation in Africa.  Dr. Huneke is an award-winning associate professor of history at George Mason University.…

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MN DFL Governor’s Race. Santos strikes again. Illinois Fights for LGBTQ Rights

Luis Argueta from Unidos MN joins us to discuss the Minnesota DFL convention and the Governor’s race. George Santos strikes again! Plus, Windy City Times Managing Editor Jake Wittich is back with new reporting (read them all at https://windycitytimes.com): Pride in a political moment: What’s at stake for LGBTQ+ rights in Illinois Pride in action:…

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CA Votes. Hungary lifts Pride Parade ban. MN GOP Makes Shocking Move

It’s voting day in California…and it’s down to the wire for the candidates for governor. The Minnesota Republicans had their convention this past weekend…and you’re not going to believe who they had a moment of silence for. Derek Chauvin. Plus, Hungary lifts its ban on the Budapest Pride Parade

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No, Talarico is not Trans. CA chooses Governor candidates. Midsummer Night’s Dream

No, James Talarico is not transgender. We take a look at how the rumor got started and potential impacts. 2026 Midterms: California is choosing its candidates for Governor on June 2. It’s kind of a mess. Plus, there’s an all-new and all-gay Midsummer Night’s Dream opening June 5th. Director Grant Sorenson joins us to discuss!…

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On Stage with Jim Pounds. Ilana Masad’s May Book Recommendations

It’s our monthly On Stage with Jim Pounds segment. He talks with Paul W Kruse who is the playwright of eelpout which is now playing at Chicago’s Witt Theatre. For tickets head to Shattered Globe’s website: https://shtheatre.org. Then he talks with John Heimboch from Walking Shadow in Minneapolis about the upcoming production of Perfect Arrangement.…

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Unpack This For Me: The 90s

Host John Parker sits down with award-winning author and queer historian Hugh Ryan to unpack the pre-internet landscape of LGBTQ+ life in the 1990s. They dive into everything from the wild mega-clubs of New York City and finding queer history using the library’s Dewey Decimal System to the terrifying reality of the “second silence” surrounding…

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The Gaily Show – May 20, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds sit down to honor the monumental legacy of the late Congressman Barney Frank and his barrier-breaking fight for LGBTQ+ rights on Capitol Hill. They also break down a flurry of trans healthcare lawsuits coming out of Texas and Kansas, exploring how these state-level legal battles impact queer communities nationwide. To…

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Election Day in America. Pensacola State College Reverses Course.

It’s another major election day in America. We look at key races. Dominic Coletti, the Student Press Program Officer at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is back to talk about alleged censorship of LGBTQ writing at Pensacola State College. PSC has reversed course and will fund a publication they were planning to defund…

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Big Win For Trans Healthcare. MN county Sues Ice Agent. Conversion Therapy Ban

: The Colorado Supreme Court issues landmark ruling in favor of transgender healthcare. Hennepin County files charges against ICE agent. Seattle is looking to declare a civil emergency as so many LGBTQ people have fled to the city from red states. Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has passed away. King Charles announces…

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New books: Now I’m Photogenic and The CBGB Conspiracy.

Jill Rosenberg talks about her new book Now I’m Photogenic and Other Stories I Tell Myself. Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781625572172. Connect with Jill here: https://jillrosenberg.me THEN: Gabriel Rotello drops by to talk about his new novel The CBGB Conspiracy. Buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9798888249093. Connect with Gabriel here: https://www.gabrielrotello.com

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The Gaily Show – May 14, 2026

John Parker sits down with Dr. Perry Zurn to dive deep into the messy, fascinating history of the word “cisgender” and where it actually came from. They explore everything from the word’s roots in early German sexology to its weird mainstream moment on South Park, proving that “cis” isn’t nearly as simple as just matching…

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Censorship at Pensacola State College? Trump’s New “Counter-terrorism” strategy

Dominic Coletti, the Student Press Program Officer at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins us to talk about alleged censorship of LGBTQ writing at Pensacola State College. The European Commission announces all EU countries must ban conversion therapy. White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade Joe Reberkenny is back with new reporting: White…

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Texas Tech Bans LGBTQ research. Virginia Map. New Look At The Bachelor 

: Ilana Masad and Stevie K. Seibert Desjarlais join us to talk about their new book: Here For All The Reasons Why We Watch The Bachelor. THEN: Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke joins us to talk about Texas Tech University banning LGBTQ research. Plus, MAGA is using federal funds to promote MAGA think tanks in Europe.…

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Finding Community in Innovative Ways with Queer Spirit

Join TanyaMarck and Nick from Queer Spirit as we explore ways to find and connect to community in innovative ways. Let’s think outside the box to explore care and share in community. We also discuss our new Care Menu offerings as part of the QS Fill Our Mug of Care program. Donate and get a…

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The Gaily Show – May 8, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds are diving deep into the local arts scene this week, starting with a look at the bone-chilling 15th-anniversary lineup for the Twin Cities Horror Festival alongside artistic director Nissa Nordland. The conversation then shifts to the massive Art-A-Whirl weekend as Anna Becker stops by to explain how over 1,400 artists…

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Unpack This For Me: States’ Power to Fight the Trump Admin (Encore)

This episode originally aired April 2, 2026: How can states fight back against fascism and Trump? Turns out there is a taxonomy of five tiers of resistance that States can do right now. It has been developed and researched by Christopher Armitage and he joins us to discuss. Christopher Armitage is an Air Force veteran,…

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The Gaily Show – May 6, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds as they sit down with Luis Argueta from Unidos Minnesota to discuss the “Business for Democracy” initiative and why major Minnesota corporations like Target and Best Buy need to do more than just release PR statements. They also catch up with Jake Wittich of the Windy City Times to dive…

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The Gaily Show – May 5, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds discuss the legal complaint filed against the EEOC chair regarding the investigation of LGBTQ+ employment discrimination. They analyze national discrimination statistics, focusing on high complaint rates in Texas and Florida, and reports on the European Parliament’s recent vote to ban conversion therapy. Then we’re joined by Nissa Nordland, who discusses…

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Western Health Alliance. Plus: James Grace from A Chorus Line.

Executive Producer Jim Pounds guest hosts today’s episode. He covers the Western Health Alliance and he’ll also interview James Grace. James is an actor, dancer, choreographer who is performing in A Chorus Line at Park Square. It opens May 15! For tickets and more information: https://www.parksquaretheatre.org/a-chorus-line

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Onstage with Jim Pounds and Leslie Buxbaum. Then: Daniel M. Lavery!

We start a new segment today: Onstage with Jim Pounds. Every month, Jim will preview theatre in Minneapolis and Chicago. Today he talks with Leslie Buxbaum the bookwriter and co-lyricist for the new musical Out Here which is now playing at Chicago’s Court Theatre. Get your tickets to Out Here: https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/out-here/ Connect with Leslie: https://www.lesliebuxbaum.com…

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Unpack This For Me: Conversion Therapy Drop Out

It’s our weekly Unpack This For Me episode where a guest joins us for the hour to help me unpack a particular issue facing the LGBTQ and allied community. Today, Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez is my guest. His new book Conversion Therapy Dropout:A Queer Story of Faith and Belonging comes out May 5th. He worked with…

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May Day Actions and Minnesota’s Truth Council. THEN: Washington Blade’s Joe Reberkenny

Luis Argueta from Unidos Minnesota joins us to talk about upcoming actions for May Day. Plus the Minnesota Truth Council who is documenting, “the full truth about the violations, receive comprehensive reparation and be protected from further violence or retaliation.” Connect Unidos Minnesota’s May Day actions and events here: https://unidos-mn.org/events/2026/5/1/may-day-2026 THEN: Joe Reberkenny the White…

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SCOTUS Gave Us A Break?! Plus: Journalistic Reporting In The Age of MAGA

The Supreme Court actually gave the LGBTQ a break. They declined to take up a case about LGBTQ students safety. Renee Nicole Good’s widow has sued the Trump administration for withholding evidence. The voting map wars continue with more drama today. Plus Tammye Nash is back with new reporting from the Lone Star State. We’re…

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Assassination Attempt. More Map Drama. Plus: The Most Happy Fella

Another attempted assassination on elected leaders in the United States. Virginia Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether to overturn Virginia’s election for new congressional maps. Meanwhile, Florida proposed new maps today that would create 4 new GOP seats. Ten Thousand Things’ production of Frank Loesser’s Musical The Most Happy Fella begins its tour of…

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Martin Wong: Chinatown USA. THEN: Armenian Genocide Commemoration.

The exhibition Martin Wong: Chinatown USA is now open at Wrightwood 659. Martin Wong was a queer painter and poet. This exhibit has over 100 of his paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs. It has been curated by Dr Yasufumi Nakamori who is our guest. Please note! Admission is by advance ticket only. Walk-ups are not…

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