In this week’s LGBTQ headlines… • The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning so-called conversion therapy across the EU. • A new travel index ranks the safest and most welcoming countries for queer travelers. Link: https://www.travelingboyfriends.com/blog/gay-travel-index-2026-safest-lgbtq-friendly-countries • And power country music trio The Cowgays drop their new single, “Good Hoedown.” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
May 03, 2026•12 min
In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • The US Supreme Court has ruled Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy” violates free speech rights • The city of Boise has found a clever workaround to a law banning Pride flags from local government buildings • What to watch: A TV judge put a homophobic father on blast in an episode of "Equal Justice" that's gone viral. Link to episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuhL6XXInVU All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Apr 10, 2026•9 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Colorado eyes allowing those harmed by so-called conversion therapy to sue. • Nearly ten years later, the Pulse Nightclub has been demolished to make way for a permanent memorial. • Season 2 of the acclaimed web series “The Disappointments” has arrived. Link to YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedisappointmentsseries And - three queer country music artists team up as “The Cowgays” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Mar 25, 2026•14 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • US skier Jake Adicoff makes queer history at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy • Florida lawmakers have passed a law giving the governor the power to remove local elected officials if they promote LGBTQ events • The new reality series “Stripped Down” takes viewers behind the scenes of male erotic dancers at the world-famous Johnson’s in Wilton Manors. Streaming now on OUTtv via Amazon Prime Video - Link: https://amzn.to/4buVV0K All that and more in this episode...
Mar 12, 2026•13 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • The Netherlands has sworn in its first out Prime Minister, Rob Jetten • The Advocate and OUT Magazine have laid off numerous staffers amid Trump’s current anti-DEI landscape • Two major medical groups are shifting their positions on gender-affirming care for young people • An estimated 16,000 people living with HIV in Florida are at risk of losing access to HIV/AIDS medications • New documentary -- "Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion" -- celebrates legendary fashion and...
Mar 03, 2026•11 min
Today I’m chatting with acclaimed producer and music artist DJ Bill Bennett, who’s set to drop his fantastic new album, "DILF Part 1," on February 14. Bill began his music career in the 1990s as a much-in-demand DJ in Detroit. Then Warner Brothers came calling - and Bill handled DJ duties for part of Madonna’s Drowned World Tour, which spun into official remixes for “Frozen” and “Erotica.” It was only onward and upwards for Bill since then. With "DILF Part 1," Bill delivers deeply human lyrics a...
Feb 12, 2026•44 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • A federal appeals court has ruled that requiring teachers in Maryland to use transgender students’ chosen pronouns does not violate a teacher’s First Amendment rights • A new report from GLAAD found anti-LGBTQ incidents increased from 2024 to 2025 • Kansas lawmakers have passed the most extreme anti-transgender 'bathroom bill' in the country • The new family dramedy "JIMPA," starring John Lithgow and Olivia Colman, explores the emotional intergenerational journe...
Feb 03, 2026•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Following the hideous shooting of lesbian Minneapolis mom Renee Good by an ICE agent, I have a thought to share as well as one small glimmer of goodness • Gay-centered hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" inspires real-life hockey player Jesse Kortuem to come out • The Human Rights Campaign released findings from its Annual LGBTQ Community Survey exploring how Donald Trump’s first year back in office has affected them • DJ Bill Bennett released his new music video "Ups...
Jan 19, 2026•19 min
Today I’m chatting with the oh-so-talented out recording artist Cornelius Versa. Raised on a soundtrack of LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, and Verdi, Cornelius blends country storytelling with the drama of his classical roots. His debut album, “The Crystal Cowboy,” is a wide-open jukebox of heartache, rebellion, and queer identity, tracing the road to finally finding his voice. At its core, the new collection is a country album, but the listening experience is bigger than that blending touches o...
Dec 18, 2025•32 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Today is World AIDS Day - I take a look at where we are in the fight against the epidemic • The top court in the European Union told Poland it has to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other member countries • WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is officially the top-grossing actor of 2025 • And the new series "Heated Rivalry," which follows the romance of two gay pro hockey players, is my recommendation for what to watch this week. All that and more in this epis...
Dec 02, 2025•10 min
In this week’s headlines: • WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” • The Supreme Court declines former county clerk Kim Davis’s request to overturn its 2015 same-sex marriage ruling • Seventeen longtime transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of the Air Force unlawfully revoked their approved retirement orders in violation of federa...
Nov 16, 2025•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Out action movie star Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut in a new revival of “The Rocky Horror Show" this spring. • King Charles III attended the unveiling of the U.K.’s first national monument to LGBTQ+ veterans, 25 years after the country lifted its ban on homosexuality in the military. • The U.S. Virgin Islands is the first American territory to allow trans people to change their gender markers on official IDs. • The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that ju...
Oct 29, 2025•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ news: • Donald Trump ordered serial liar and former out gay Republicans Rep. George Santos released from prison • The Supreme Court appears poised to strike down Colorado's law banning the harmful practice of so-called "conversion therapy" on minors, which purports to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity • The City of Arlington, Texas, is considering repealing its local anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents under pressure from the Trump admin...
Oct 18, 2025•13 min
In this week's LGBTQ news: • Gay porn performer Austin Wolf sentenced to 19 years in prison • Republicans are seeking deep cuts to HIV prevention and treatment funding • An FBI agent fired for having a Pride flag on his desk • Madonna has penned a new song dedicated to her late brother • New music from out recording artist Milahroy - "Sleep In" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Oct 04, 2025•17 min
In this week’s LGBTQ news: • Rounding up the big LGBTQ wins at the 77th Emmy Awards • The Justice Department is considering new regulations that could restrict gun ownership for trans people • A Republican Oregon state lawmaker has flipped to Democrat and credits his gay son for the decision • Plus, my review of the new coming-of-age film “Griffin In Summer” coming to Video On Demand September 16 All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Sep 16, 2025•12 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • An appeals court has ruled West Texas A&M University’s ban on drag shows is likely to be unconstitutional • The Florida Department of Transportation erased the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk in the middle of the night • A trans woman has been found guilty of “sexual assault” after not revealing her gender identity to a male sexual partner • And the New Netflix series “Boots” is an off-beat comedic drama series following a closeted young man and his best ...
Aug 28, 2025•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • The Air Force has reversed on an option for transgender military service members to take early retirement, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits • The U.S. Supreme Court has been formally asked to reconsider its 2015 ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide • The enchanting new web series 'The Nature Of Us' follows two young people fresh out of high school, looking for a sign to lead them to what comes next. Link - https://www.y...
Aug 14, 2025•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Over 100,000 people marched in London’s Trans+ Pride event over the weekend, making it the biggest trans Pride march in the world • The creative team behind the acclaimed web series “Where the Bears Are” is back with a hilarious and touching documentary titled “A Big, Gay, Hairy Hit — Where the Bears Are: The Documentary.” • A new poll shows queer folks in the UK are less comfortable with PDAs than their straight counterparts • Plus, new music from out country r...
Jul 30, 2025•12 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • A Catholic school in Louisiana has fired a 21-year veteran music teacher after a disgruntled parent discovered his deceased husband’s obituary from two years ago • The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for a ban on the harmful practice of conversion therapy • California education officials have rejected a demand by the Trump administration to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports • And GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critic...
Jul 08, 2025•10 min
In this week’s headlines: • Over the past 10 years, same-sex weddings have boosted the U.S. economy by nearly $6 billion • Budapest’s Pride Parade broke attendance records despite Hungarian Prime Minister's attempts to ban the event • The Supreme Court has ruled parents have the right to opt their kids out of school lessons that include LGBTQ characters or themes All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
Jul 01, 2025•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • A research team in Australia has announced a significant breakthrough in the search for a cure for HIV • The Trump administration has quietly made official its plan to eliminate a federal suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth • A new Gallup poll breaks down how Americans feel about trans athletes and how they compete Plus, I celebrate Pride Month with Matt Zarley’s award-winning “Change Begins With Me,” a heartfelt anthem of self-acceptance All that and mo...
Jun 13, 2025•13 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk to be removed from a US Navy ship • A new report ranks the best and worst states for LGBTQ safety • Missoula city council designates Pride flag as "official city flag" • Pride Flags fly over Hawaii’s capital for the first time this Pride Month All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Jun 04, 2025•13 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • A federal judge has ruled Title VII does not protect LGBTQ people from workplace discrimination. His verdict directly contradicts a 2020 ruling by the Supreme Court • A petition to ban the harmful practice of “conversion therapy” has garnered over 1 million signatures in the European Union, requiring the European Commission to provide a detailed response. • Legendary adult entertainment star and Billboard charting recording artist Colton Ford has unexpectedly di...
May 22, 2025•10 min
Today, I’m chatting with visionary out pop music artist Jake Wesley Rogers, who just released his debut full-length album, "In the Key of Love." The latest single from the collection, “My Misery,” revolves around a buoyant groove fueled by a marching band-style drumroll and bold piano, all highlighting Jake’s theatrical, larger-than-life sound. Jake recently performed at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards and will be taking his bombastic live show to stages across North America this summer, opening for...
May 10, 2025•21 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • The Trump administration plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline • Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft • The new movie “On Swift Horses” follows two queer characters searching for love and belonging in mid-century America All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Apr 26, 2025•13 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • The Trump administration has removed all members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS • The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has reportedly been told to repeal hate speech laws that protect LGBTQ people in order to get a trade deal with the Trump administration • The queer streaming platform Revry has debuted its first original scripted comedy series, “Unconventional,” a show that lives up to its name All that and more in this episode of The ...
Apr 17, 2025•11 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • A private gay campground in Texas caught backlash after banning transgender men from its property • A bill is working its way through the Arkansas legislature that would allow for discriminating against LGBTQ people • And I chat with Nathan Lee Graham about his new Hulu sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Apr 06, 2025•12 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service members • The European Union is standing up for LGBTQ rights after Hungary banned Pride events • A queer college group will be allowed to present their annual drag show "Draggieland" at Texas A&M • And the new Amazon Prime Video comedy series “Overcompensating” follows a closeted former high school football star trying to make his way through college All that and more ...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court • The Defense Department has released details on how it will try to discharge nearly every transgender service member • The new comedy series “Mid-Century Modern” - described by some as a gay spin on “The Golden Girls” - arrives on Hulu on March 28 All that and more in this episode of The Rand...
Mar 07, 2025•11 min
In this week’s headlines: • Police say the murder of a trans man in upstate New York wasn’t a ‘hate crime’ • The latest polling from Gallup shows nearly 10 percent of Americans now identify as LGBTQ • A federal judge ridiculed Donald Trump’s ban on transgender soldiers • And a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee wants to expand the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Feb 22, 2025•13 min
