From Sarah McBride’s no-nonsense politics to Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style troll tweets, Kristen and Harrison dive into the week’s headlines. Along the way: Lady G rumors, Carrie Coon being the most fabulous gay-icon, and why reclaiming the flag still matters. Sharp, funny, and a little messy—just how we like it. Also, have you seen the Valkyries new mascot? Some say it gives Edgar Allen Poe. Others, say Willy Wonka. But everyone can agree, she slays!
Aug 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 18
This week, Kristen and Harrison unpack the political power play of the moment: Texas’ mid-decade redistricting—and the blatant gerrymandering that comes with it. From the history of the term to the modern-day tactics of “packing” and “cracking,” they reveal how district maps become weapons, why it’s happening now, and who really loses when democracy gets bent out of shape. Along the way, they connect the dots between Trump’s phone calls, Abbott’s strategy, and the dilution of Black and Latino vo...
Aug 13, 2025•42 min•Ep. 17
Harrison and Kristen take a deep dive into the cultural obsession with Jeffrey Epstein, asking what the public really wants from “the list,” what justice even looks like in a media-driven world, and why conspiracy culture has taken such a tight grip on both the left and the right. From Ghislaine Maxwell’s suspicious transfer to the endless suicides surrounding the case, the hosts explore how shame, secrecy, and sensationalism warp our collective understanding of truth—and how queer communities, ...
Aug 06, 2025•46 min•Ep. 16
This week, Kristen and Harrison celebrate the power of queer joy and resistance, Provincetown-style. From dunk tank fundraisers at Girl Splash and Summer of Sass to the electric culture of women’s basketball and the unstoppable energy of the WNBA’s Ellie the Elephant, this episode is full of community wins. But they also take a deeper look at how symbols like the American flag have been weaponized against marginalized groups—and how queer people and allies are reclaiming them. From Alexis Bittar...
Jul 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 15
Provincetown’s Bear Week winds down, but Kristen and Harrison are just getting started. They unpack everything from the shifting body politics of queer spaces (and yes, a little bit of dark room etiquette) to the latest drama in the WNBA, expansion teams, and the big money shaping women’s sports. Then, the tone shifts as they honor the life and legacy of queer poet Andrea Gibson , reflecting on what it means to live openly, vulnerably, and loudly. Finally, they dive into the shocking end of Step...
Jul 23, 2025•37 min•Ep. 14
In this week’s episode of Queer Times , Harrison and Kristen dive deep into the historic win of Zoran Mamdani in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary and what it reveals about the shifting tides of American politics. From ranked choice voting and Democratic Party hypocrisy to rising stars like Deja Foxx and Kat Abu, the hosts dissect the generational clash between progressive idealism and entrenched establishment power. They take on housing as a human right, the collapse of trust in both parties, ...
Jul 16, 2025•38 min•Ep. 13
In this unflinching episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen return to the mic after a chaotic few weeks to unpack the state of a country in crisis. From hate crimes during Provincetown’s Circuit Week to the deadly floods in Texas and the dystopian horror of “Alligator Alcatraz,” this episode dives deep into the increasingly normalized cruelty in American politics. They explore the failures of emergency response, the scapegoating of immigrants, and how fear is being weaponized to distract fr...
Jul 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 12
It’s the end of Pride month, and we’re getting personal. In this episode, Kristen and Harrison rewind the clock and open up about their coming out journeys—what they knew, what they didn’t, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. From kindergarten crushes and Catholic school gender confusion to “big top energy” on the playground, they share the first sparks of queerness that shaped who they are today. It’s funny, tender, and real—because while no two queer stories are the same, there’s ...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 11
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, suicide prevention resources, and queer erasure. 📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org . For LGBTQ+ youth, additional support is available at TheTrevorProject.org . This week’s Breaking News dives into the quiet, calculated removal of LGBTQ+ resources from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The move—reportedly driven by Trump ally ...
Jun 25, 2025•47 min•Ep. 10
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, substance use, and inpatient mental health care. If you're in crisis or need support, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline , available 24/7 in the U.S. In this episode of Queer Times , Kristen and Harrison open up about their own mental health journeys. They discuss how trauma and identity collide to shape queer mental health—and how community, med...
Jun 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 9
This week, Kristen and Harrison open with the immigration protests in Los Angeles that erupted into violence—and were met with near-total silence from major news outlets. At the same time, Trump and Elon Musk are publicly feuding over loyalty, legacy, and who controls the narrative on the right. The chaos is loud, but somehow the real stories—like people getting tear-gassed in LA—still get ignored.
Jun 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 8
In this week’s Breaking News , we unpack Trump’s latest assault on higher education—calling out Harvard by name as a symbol of elitism and liberal decay. But what’s really behind this attack? And how is it shaping the Republican strategy around culture wars and queer erasure? Then in our evergreen conversation , we dive into Pride Month. From exclusive parties and rainbow capitalism to the tension between protest and performance, we ask: is Pride still serving the queer community—or just selling...
Jun 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 7
We kick off with Breaking News on the GOP’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”—a brutal federal budget plan that slashes funding for healthcare, housing, and climate programs while funneling billions into policing and defense. We break down what’s at stake and who’s being left behind (again). Then in our evergreen segment , we turn inward to talk about addiction and substance abuse in the queer community. From party culture and trauma to lack of mental health resources and toxic coping mechanisms, w...
May 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 6
We kick things off with Breaking News from the WNBA: the Golden State Valkyries are under fire after cutting fan favorite Caitlyn Chen without a word. We dig into what this says about how women's sports are handling visibility, diversity, and audience trust in 2025. Then, in our evergreen conversation , we go deep on the Democratic Party. From David Hogg’s rebellion and Bernie’s legacy to voter disillusionment and the party’s identity crisis, we ask: can the Dems ever truly represent the working...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 5
This week’s Breaking News covers the disturbing story out of Boston, where a butch lesbian was removed from a women’s bathroom during a Kentucky Derby party at the Liberty Hotel. We unpack what actually happened, why public policing of gender presentation is escalating, and how the culture of deputized “citizen enforcement” is making bathrooms battlegrounds. In our Controversial Conversation , we dive into the explosion of women’s sports—from Unrivaled basketball to pro rugby and lacrosse—explor...
May 14, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 4
We kick things off with Breaking News: a late-night raid on a Pittsburgh bar called “P Town” during a drag show with nightlife legend Amanda Lepore. We unpack what happened, what didn’t, and why this kind of police presence is still deeply unsettling—even if no one got hurt. Then in our deep-dive segment, we tackle the tangled relationship between queerness and social media. From Facebook and Twitter’s descent into garbage fires to the rise of TikTok and BlueSky, we question what platforms still...
May 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 3
Each week, we kick off with Breaking News and then dive into the real, messy conversations about politics, culture, and queer life. In this episode, we react to George Santos’ sentencing, honor the life and legacy of Jiggly Caliente, and then unpack the deeper issues at play: the erasure of queer and trans people from public spaces, Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, and the urgent need to return Pride to its roots. From celebrating resilience to calling out hypocrisy, we’re not here to pla...
Apr 30, 2025•50 min•Ep. 2
In this debut episode of Queer Times , hosts Harrison Fish and Kristen Becker introduce themselves, sharing their unique perspectives shaped by their diverse upbringings and experiences. From growing up in rural, conservative environments to finding refuge in Provincetown’s thriving queer community, they explore the intersection of queerness, politics, and culture. Expect a candid and unfiltered conversation about the struggles and triumphs of living authentically in a world that doesn't always ...
Apr 16, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1
