Queer News

Queer News is an Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn, a new pod drops every Monday by 9am CT.

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Trump is Coming: Get Your Affairs in Order with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois - January 6, 2024

Welcome to Season 4! It's a new year, and Anna DeShawn is back to guide us through Queer News where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. While Anna takes time to reflect and recharge, we're revisiting a vital conversation with Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois. In this replay episode, Mony breaks down the actionable steps LGBTQ+ folks can take to safeguard their rights, families, and futures in an increasingly hostile environment. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00...

Jan 06, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 257

Reflections, Triumphs, and Challenges: Closing Out 2024 - December 30, 2024

As we close out 2024, our host Anna DeShawn takes us on a reflective journey through a year filled with triumphs, challenges, and moments that defined our community. This episode revisits an impactful interview with Nico Lang, author of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. Nico's work, highlighting the resilience and joy of trans youth, reminds us of the critical fight ahead: "None of us are free until all of us are free." This final episode of...

Dec 30, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 256

A first in 30 years, federal anti-trans legislation has passed, Revry TV is looking for the next Drag King & Anthony Williams shares new gay men dating series in the works - December 23, 2024

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn wraps up the year with a mix of headlines and an exclusive interview you don't want to miss! 🌈 Headlines: The anti-trans provision snuck into a major military spending bill—the first federal anti-trans legislation passed in 30 years. Anna breaks it all down and highlights the senators who stood strong in support of trans rights. Remembering Troy Masters, LGBTQ media pioneer and founder of the L.A. Blade. Revry TV's groundbreaking call for drag kings! Learn ...

Dec 23, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 255

Karla Sofia Gascon makes trans history and an exclusive interview with Jordan Alexander on her new album, being an unrelenting artist, and the Gossip Girl Journey - December 16, 2024

Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, as she winds down to the end of the year with a few top queer news headlines and an exclusive interview with Jordan Alexander. Jordan Alexander, the breakout star of HBO Max's Gossip Girl reboot, describes herself as an unrelenting artist, blazing her own path in music and entertainment! In this episode of Queer News with Anna DeShawn: Jordan reflects on her transformative role as Julien Calloway. The story behind her new album Now You're...

Dec 16, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 254

The Historic Supreme Court Hearing on Trans Rights & an Isaiah Wilkins talks winning his legal fight against the United States Military

Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, for a power-packed episode of Queer News. This week, we dive into the Supreme Court case on trans healthcare bans—a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights—with insights from ACLU attorney Chase Strangio and a look at the inspiring activism of Raquel Willis and Hope Giselle. Anna also celebrates the success of the Queer News merch line, shares a holiday gift-giving promo, and spotlights an inspiring interview with a trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocate...

Dec 09, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 253

A World Aids Day Special: Shine a Light on It: Black Women, HIV & its Impact

Join your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, for this powerful Queer News World AIDS Day special. In this episode, we confront a critical yet under-discussed issue: the impact of HIV on Black women. Through heartfelt storytelling, historical context, and expert voices, Anna shines a light on systemic inequalities, cultural stigmas, and the resilience of Black women in the face of an epidemic. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the...

Dec 02, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 252

Sarah McBride is banned from the bathrooms on Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett's conviction is overturned and Khalid is outed by an ex - November 25, 2024

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn reports on Quanesha "Cocoa" Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina. In politics, Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women's bathroom in the US Capitol. In culture & entertainment, Jussie Smollett's conviction has been overturned in Illinois, BlaqueOut Magazine releases an interactive map to remember our trans siblings and Khalid is outed by an ex-boyfriend. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to ...

Nov 25, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 251

Trans pioneer Sir Lady Java passes away, LGBTQ politicians win across the country and Durand Bernarr receives first Grammy nomination - November 18, 2024

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn we remember trans pioneer Sir Lady Java. I'm still over this election. Can we start there? But there were a lot of wins by LGBTQ folks across the country so let's run those down. Nex Benedict's school district is found to have violated multiple Title IX violations. A group of fraternity bros decided to commit a hate crime, I'll tell you all about it, and let's talk about the LGBTQ folks nominated for Grammy's. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer Ne...

Nov 18, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 250

Trump wins again. Now we prepare, protect, and persist. with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn she digs into the aftermath of Trump's shocking re-election and dissects its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. Anna is pleased to have Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, join us as we explore practical steps to legally and personally protect ourselves and our loved ones. Don't miss this essential discussion on how to prepare, protect, and persist during challenging times. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1...

Nov 11, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 249

Election Day is tomorrow, a teacher outs a trans student on Twitter, and an update on the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride - October 28, 2024

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn there is no bigger story than the presidential election taking place tomorrow. The stakes are high and so it our anxiety. Let's talk about it. In culture and entertainment, a teacher outs a trans student in the UK and gets banned, one of Matthew Shepard's murderers tries to get his sentence reduced, and we have a follow up to the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride in Atlanta. They know who did it. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to t...

Nov 04, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 248

LGBTQ History Month Special: Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret: The Bisexual Life of Hattie McDaniel

In this special episode join Anna DeShawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they explore the fascinating and groundbreaking life of Hattie McDaniel. We know Hattie was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind but what you probably didn't know was that she was bisexual. Tune in to her remarkable journey in old Hollywood and the untold stories of her journey. From her involvement in the secretive Sewing Circle to her f...

Oct 28, 2024•21 min

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