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The official podcast of LGBTQ Nation, the nation's leading LGBTQ news source. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network and Q Digital.
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What Trans Teens Think of Anti-Trans Bills
Over the past few months, host Alex Berg has been talking a ton about anti-trans bills that impact today's youth, but now it's time to talk with the people those laws actually effect. On today's show, Alex chats with three badass young people about how they became trans advocates and a new children's book they wrote about what it's like to be a trans teen.
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
GenderCool:
Instagram & Twitter- @gendercool
Apr 15, 2021
Congressman Andre Carson champions LGBTQ rights. This is why.
Congress member Andre Carson (D-IN) joins host Alex Berg and LGBTQ Nation Editor-In-Chief Bil Browning to talk about the role families and friends play in LGBTQ acceptance and how their own families modeled growth and compassion. Associate Editor Juwan Holmes also joins to discuss the week’s top headlines.
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Congressman André Carson:
Instagram- @repandrecarson
Twitter- @Andre4Congress
Bil Browning:
Twitter- @bilerico
Juwan Holmes:
Instagram- @juwanthecurator
Twitter- @juwanthewriter
Apr 8, 2021
The Religious Right's Newest Obsession
The religious right’s new obsession is punishing trans youth for seeking medical care. In this episode, host Alex Berg is joined by spiritual social activist, Reverend Candy Holmes, the host of the podcast "Queer I Am, Lord," Xorje Olivares, and political Correspondent for LGBTQ Nation, John Gallagher, to talk all about how we've seen religion used to forward these bills and other anti-LGBTQ measures.
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Xorje Olivares:
Instagram & Twitter- @XorjeO
Apr 1, 2021
Women's History Month Wrap-Up
On today's podcast, we're bringing Women's History Month to a close with some amazing LGBTQ women! Host Alex Berg talks to Jasmine Beach-Ferrera, an out LGBTQ Democratic candidate who is challenging Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn for his seat in the House of Representatives. Alex rounds out the show with a conversation between Sekiya Dorsett, a filmmaker who won a GLAAD Award for her documentary about the Stonewall uprising, and Rachel Perrone, a communications consultant who focuses on gender justice, about the inspiring women in their lives.
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Jasmine Beach-Ferrera:
Twitter- @JBeachFerrara
Sekiya Dorsett:
Instagram- @sekiya_dorsett
Twitter- @sekiyad
Rachel Perrone:
Twitter- @RachelPerrone
Mar 25, 2021
Atlanta and Anti-Asian Hate
This week the LGBTQ Nation podcast takes a closer look at anti-Asian racism and its connection to homophobia and transphobia. Host Alex Berg talks to Alice Y. Hom, the co-editor of "Q&A: Voices from Queer Asian North America" about the Atlanta shooting that left eight people dead. LGBTQ Nation Managing Editor Alex Bollinger also joins the podcast to chat about Sen. Lindsey Graham's fierce opposition to the Equality Act, Arkansas's terrifying bill to allow doctors to refuse LGBTQ patients, and why lesbians and bi women make great couples.
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Alice Y. Hom:
Twitter- @aliceyhom
Alex Bollinger:
Twitter: @alexpbollinger
Mar 18, 2021
LGBTQ Families (w/ Jim Obergefell)
Alex is joined this week by Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that made marriage equality the law of the land in the U.S., to discuss the latest battles for queer and trans people who want to adopt and foster children and why we need protections futher codified to ensure that we can do so. Plus, writer and trans advocate, Devin-Norelle, helps break down anti-trans bills and Elliot Page's cover on TIME magazine.
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Devin-Norelle:
Instagram- @steroidbeyonce
Jim Obergefell:
Facebook & Instagram- @familyequality
Twitter- @family_equality
Mar 11, 2021
The Equality Act and South Dakota's Anti-Trans Bill
This past week, there has been an outpouring on Twitter from LGBTQ People who faced sexuality-based discrimination in the workplace. LGBTQ Nation journalist, John Gallagher, joins Alex to talk more about how odds are still in the favor of businesses when it comes to workplace issues. Plus, journalist from the 19th, Kate Sosin, also joins in to talk about the governor of South Dakota signing a bill that bans trans people from girls' sports in that state.
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Alex Berg:
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Mar 4, 2021
Immigration Policies for Queer Community
This week on LGBTQ Nation, Alex leads a discussion about what the Biden administration's immigration policies mean for undocumented LGBTQ folks and those seeking asylum. Alex is joined by Alex Bollinger, the managing editor of LGBTQ Nation, Aaron Morris, the executive director of Immigration Equality, and Julio Salgado, the co-founder of DreamersAdrift and the Migrant Storytelling Manager for The Center for Cultural Power.
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FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS:
Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Aaron Morris:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @immigrationequality
Alex Bollinger:
Twitter: @alexpbollinger
Julio Salgado:
Instagram: juliosalgado83
Feb 25, 2021
Rise in Asian American Hate Crimes
On this week's LGBTQ Nation, Alex discusses hate crimes against AAPI groups that have increased at the outset of the pandemic in the wake of racist rhetoric from our former president. Looking at this issue through a LGBTQ lens, Alex is joined by AC Dumlao (program manager for the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund), Amazin LêThi (athlete and advocate for LGBTQ+ Asian visibility), and Sammie Ablaza Wills (Director of APIENC)
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Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.lgbtqnation.com/
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FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS:
Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Sammie Ablaza Wills:
Instagram & Twitter- @APIENC @ftwsammie
Amazin LêThi:
Instagram & Twitter- @amazinlethi
AC Dumlao:
Twitter- @mxacdumlao
Feb 18, 2021
Court Cases and LGBTQ Discrimination
On this week's episode, Alex looks ahead at important court cases and bills that will impact LGBTQ people with attorney Chase Strangio. Plus, Alex makes sense of the Impeachment acquittal with LGBTQ Nation Associate Editor, Juwan Holmes.
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FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS:
Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Chase Strangio:
Instagram & Twitter: @ChaseStrangio
Juwan Holmes:
Instagram- @juwanthecurator
Twitter- @juwanthewriter
Feb 11, 2021
Anti-Trans Legislation in 2021
This week, Alex talks about the effect of over 30 dangerous anti-trans bills and more specifically, these bills' impact on athletics. Alex speaks with her guests, Imara Jones, the creator of Trans Lash Media, and Chris Mosier, 6-time member of team USA and trans athlete, about the work they're doing in response to these bills, misinformation about trans people in sports, and how listeners can respond to these bills that are actively marginalizing trans people.
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FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS:
Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Imara Jones:
Instagram & Twitter: @ImaraJones
Chris Mosier:
Instagram & Twitter- @thechrismosier
Feb 4, 2021
LGBTQ Lawmaker Sit-Down
On this week's episode of LGBTQ Nation, Alex discusses the importance of LGBTQ lawmakers. Alex speaks with Representative Renitta Shannon, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, and Representative Gerri Cannon, a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, about the anti-LGBTQ legislation cropping up around the country, the issues their constituents are focused on, and the personal experiences of running for office
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Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Gerri Cannon:
Facebook: gerri.cannon
Renitta Shannon:
Facebook, Instagram & Twitter- @renittashannon
Jan 28, 2021
Covid and the Queer Community
On this week's episode of LGBTQ Nation, Alex discusses the pandemic's impact on queer and trans people. Alex talks with research nurse, Juanita Erb, about the pandemic's disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. Alex also speaks with Mathew Rodriguez, an editor at thebody.com, and Jason Rosenberg, an Act Up New York member, about the parallels made between the Covid pandemic and the AIDS epidemic.
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FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS:
Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
Mathew Rodriguez:
Instagram- @mathewkrodriguez
Twitter- @mathewrodriguez
Jason Rosenberg:
Instagram & Twitter- @mynameisjro
Jan 21, 2021
LGBTQ Nation: Inaugural Episode
In LGBTQ Nation's inaugural episode, host Alex Berg speaks with an all queer panel on how President Biden's presidency will impact the lives of LGBTQ people in this country. Guests Bil Browning, Xorje Olivares and LaLa Zannell discuss topics such as looking back on the Trump presidency, the needs of LGBTQ+ immigrants, and which specific areas they'd like to see the Biden administration be pushed to improve.
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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP!
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Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.lgbtqnation.com/
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FOLLOW OUR PANELISTS:
Alex Berg:
Instagram & Twitter- @itsalexberg
LaLa B Zannell:
Instagram- @GoddessQueenSister
Twitter- @LaLaZannell
Xorje Olivares:
Instagram & Twitter- @XorjeO
Bil Browning:
Twitter- @bilerico