Isnt It Queer

Jonny and Danette discuss Les Delgado's efforts to bring more gender neutral bathrooms to the SIU campus, a check-in on events that occurred on World AIDS Day, a check-in on North Carolina political and protest developments, links between LGBTQ concerns and the NODAPL protests, and two stories about LGBTQ visibility in popular culture with a focus on Star Trek and Supergirl.

Jonny and Danette discuss the return of Alison Bechdel's "Dykes to Watch Out for" comic strip, a run-down to Trump's anti-LGBTQ appointees thus far, a check-in on North Carolina's post-election politics, and a rebuttal of Mark Lilla's charge that the Left needs to abandon identity politics. Technical note: Last week, the radio broadcast had mic difficulties while the podcast recording was fine. This week, the broadcast was fine but the recording for some reason did not pick up Danette's mic. We apologize for the additional sound artifacts that occur as a result of our attempt to correct this in post-production. We are working to fix this problem for future broadcasts and podcasts.

Jonny and Danette are joined half way through by John (Danette's son) to discuss Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving preparations, surviving difficult Thanksgiving conversations, and what we are generally thankful for this year. We also discuss the emerging details of the anti-LGBTQ+ tenor of the Trump administration appointees, the queer-friendly representations of the DC comics/animation/TV universe, and Ellen Degeneres receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Apologies to broadcast listeners for the technical snafus in the first half of the show this morning. While Danette's mic wasn't broadcasting, it was picking up for the podcast recording. This is a new mysterious configuration of technical toggles that confounds us!

Jonny and Danette are joined by performance artist and activist Tim Miller to discuss his residency at Southern Illinois University this week, including a performance of his new show "Rooted." We also discuss the recent election, the safety pin as a symbol of solidarity, dealing with post-factual campaigns and social media, and a review of likely legislative moves under a Trump/Pence administration that will impact the LGBTQ community.

Danette is joined by CC while Jonny is away to go over the sad and scary news of the election results. They discuss the experience of voting in a general election for the first time, the few good stories to come out of the election, and why it is important to vote and stay politically engaged.

Jonny and Danette discuss campaign backlash against LGBTQ candidates (particularly in Iowa), the hostile climate many are experiencing in this election cycle, the Supreme Court taking up a trans* rights case, North Carolina's first trans* high school homecoming queen, and Halloween costumes and the politics of representation (with particular attention given to the drag costumes of Colton Haynes and Tyler Perry).

Jonny and Danette discuss election season impacts on the SIU campus, IL lawsuits and a bathroom bill that challenge trans rights, naked Trump and Clinton statues as guerilla art protest, and the continued impacts of HB2 on North Carolina elections.

Jonny and Danette discuss and compare LGBTQ surrogates and endorsements for the the two major party presidential candidates, check in on the impact of HB2 on the NC gubernatorial race, and review recent and curious LGBTQ developments in France.

Jonny and Danette are joined by Travis Tucker, coordinator of the SIU LGBTQ Resource Center, to discuss a few of the upcoming events for LGBTQ History Month. We also spend the second half of the show unpacking recent developments in the current US election cycle and how they impact the LGBTQ community.

Jonny and Danette are joined by Les Delgado of the Southern Illinois University LGBTQ Resource Center to discuss upcoming events celebrating LGBTQ History Month. We also briefly review our experiences at the Rainbow Cafe annual gala and parse our perceptions of the Vice Presidential Debate.

Jonny and Danette discuss Jonny's recent experience at the fall Gay Spirit Visions retreat in North Carolina. We also check in on how the Carbondale Pride Picnic went and then discuss recent protests in Charlotte, political responses to #BlackLivesMatter, and the need for the long view in social activism.

Danette interviews Tara Bell of the Rainbow Cafe Gala on October 1. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at RainbowCafe.org or by calling Greg Elkins at 618/529-2348. Danette and Tara also discuss the Chelsea bombing in NYC, a showdown in NC over the potential repeal of HB2, local Southern Illinois school districts reviewing their bathroom policies, and the ACLU lawsuit against Kim Davis for legal fees.

Jonny and Danette are joined by Terry and Suzie of the Church of the Good Shepherd to preview the upcoming 8th Annual Carbondale Pride Picnic. Please remember that WDBX is still in its Fall Friendship Drive; you can make a contribution to the the station at WDBX.org or by calling 618-457-3691

Jonny, flying solo, discusses the death of Phyllis Schlafly, recent LGBTQ hate crimes in Missouri and Indiana, the first out gay contestant in the Miss America Contest (Ms. Missouri), and a report of last week's Southern Illinois University vigil for the victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting. WDBX is currently in the midst of its Fall Friendship Drive. If you like this podcast, please consider supporting the community radio station that makes it possible. You can call in your pledge at 1-618-4537-3691 or contribute on-line at WDBX.org.

Jonny and Danette discuss LGBTQ+ representations in recent popular culture as well as review upcoming Southern Illinois community events. WDBX is currently in the midst of its Fall Friendship Drive. If you like this podcast, please consider supporting the community radio station that makes it possible. You can call in your pledge at 1-618-4537-3691 or contribute on-line at WDBX.org.

Jonny and Danette are joined by Travis Tucker, the new coordinator of the SIU LGBTQ Resource Center. We also conduct an interview with Brian Johnson, the new CEO of Equality Illinois about future directions for LGBTQ advocacy in Illinois. Note: there was a recording snafu with Danette's mic in this podcast; we are aware of the problem and have tried to fix it as much as possible in post-production.

Jonny and Danette discuss two recent murders of trans women of color, Texas anti-trans rulings, a shortage of inject-able estrogen in the US, A NJ lesbian couple's difficulties getting fertility treatments covered by insurance, resistance to anti-conversion therapy legislation in IL and IA, and recent actions by Gays Against Guns.

Danette and Jonny are joined by Paul and Chris to discuss the second organization meeting of a new LGBTQIA social/advocacy group in Southern Illinois. The meeting is Thursday August 11 at 6:30 pm in the Carbondale Civic Center. Queer visibility in the Olympics and recent legal and political developments affecting the LGBTQIA community are also discussed.

Jonny and Danette share delicious tomatoes from Danette's garden before diving into some discussion of both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. We also discuss some local and national stories about the embattled rights of trans youth and end with some discussion about queer representation in the latest Star Trek film.

Jonny and Danette discuss briefly the 2016 Republican National Convention and its anti-LGBTQ platform and rhetoric. We then turn to discuss two local examples of violence against trans people before listening to Danette's extended interview with Charlotte, NC Mayor Jennifer Roberts and an HRC trans activist, Elijah.