The Gaily Show – October 22, 2026

John Parker catches up with author Blair Fell to unpack his newly released novel, The Two Wills. Their chat dives into a queer reimagining of William Shakespeare’s love life and the mysterious young man who originally inspired his famous sonnets. They also explore Oscar Wilde’s historical theories alongside the creative challenges of bringing authentic Elizabethan…

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The Gaily Show – October 20, 2026

John Parker highlights a nationwide LGBTQ+ blood donation drive and previews the upcoming free Flip the Script Queer Film Festival. Plus CD2 DFL candidate Matt Little joins to talk about his proposed LGBTQ Bill of Rights and his fierce opposition to privatizing Social Security.

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The Gaily Show – October 9, 2026

John Parker kicks things off with author Audrey Goldberg to dive into the release of her new witchy sapphic rom-com, Vengefully Matched, alongside the alarming rise of banned books in public schools. Executive producer Jim Pounds jumps on the mic later to help welcome local actor Adam Qualls for a behind-the-scenes look at his long-running…

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The Gaily Show – October 8, 2026

John Parker speaks with writer and professor Chris Stedman to explore the deep roots of intergenerational queer and trans mutual aid. Chris shares his work on the “We Help Us” project, an initiative dedicated to archiving everyday stories of community care from the AIDS crisis to modern times. He also breaks down how these vital…

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The Gaily Show – October 7, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds kick off the show previewing Local LGBTQ Media Giving Day before diving into an insightful discussion with Fair Wisconsin’s Abigail Swetz and Sean O’Brien on state political races. Later, Washington Blade White House correspondent Joe Reberkenny breaks down the LGBTQ candidates running for Congress in the upcoming election cycle.

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John Parker with Joe Reberkenny (10/7/26)

John Parker was joined by Washington Blade White House correspondent Joe Reberkenny. They break down the LGBTQ candidates running for Congress, Donald Trump’s offensive remarks toward a South Carolina candidate, and the restoration of the 988 Press 3 crisis line for LGBTQ youth.

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The Gaily Show – October 6, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds unpack a sweeping North Dakota Supreme Court ruling restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth with Gender Justice senior staff attorney Greta Weisner. Mercedes Plendl then joins the conversation to outline how the PFUND Foundation is actively empowering the community through its new financial planning series and upcoming scholarship grants. The…

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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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