Isnt It Queer

Jonny and Danette discuss some of the negative and responses to Huffington Post changing the section "Gay Voices" to "Queer Voices" and what "queer" means, including a discussion of intersectionality. Also discussed: Michigan's new anti-sodomy laws, the sentencing of Kathryn Knott for an anti-gay hate crime in Philadelphia, and the protests against the formation of a GSA in Franklin Co., TN.

Jonny and Danette discuss #OscarSoWhite and the general problem of representing diversity in Hollywood; pro- and anti-LGBTQ legislation currently pending in AZ, TN, IN, MO, and IL; and the Education Department's plan to list on-line all schools that have received federal exemptions from Title IX of the Education Act, thereby allowing them to discriminate against LGBT student and employees.

Jonny and Danette dig through the inches of snow (like 3"?) to make it to the studio to discuss the HRC's endorsement of Hilary Clinton, new anti-LGBT legislation and rhetoric in Indiana, and the very white Academy Award nominations....again!

Jonny is joined by new co-host, Danette Patton. Together they mourn the passing of David Bowie (broadcast songs not included in podcast), discuss the planned opening of Pride School Atlanta, and discuss ongoing attempts to roll back LGBTQ rights in Indiana and Alabama.

Jonny is joined by Craig to review the top LGBTQ stories and accomplishments of 2015. Craig introduces us to two pieces of 2015 queer music that our station's licensing agreement doesn't allow us to include in the podcast: Shamir's "Darker" and Baby Dee's "Road of Eyes that See."

Jonny, flying solo, discusses Illinois budget woes and their impact on SIU's LGBTQ students, an Indiana lawsuit against state level LGBT rights legislation, Senator Rubio's vow to end marriage equality if elected President, and a brief review of some of DC's accomplishments in LGBT representation in comics in 2015.

Jonny is joined by Shelley Rawlins to discuss her research on gendered representations in media, with a particular interest in Whisper and other anonymous social media. We also discuss the Clinton campaign ad on LGBT advocacy and the Avocate's #DayInLGBT project.

It's Stacy's last show, and we go out with a "Pow," "Bang," Biff"! We share some news from the protests in Chicago, the transmisogynist comments of Senator Ted Cruz, and end the show with a love fest for new shows about women superheroes -- particularly Jessica Jones and Supergirl. Good times! We will miss you, Stacy, and look forward to hearing about your new life on the Left Coast!

Jonny is joined by Craig Gingrich-Philbrook to discuss holiday charitable giving that supports LGBTQ communities. We also review the continued but softening LGBTQ boycott of the Salvation Army. You can find the stories and links that we discuss on-air at our Flipboard site: http://tinyurl.com/nd2axsd

The podcast returns from an unplanned hiatus while its creators were busy making performance events! In this episode, Jonny interviews Colin Whitworth about his upcoming production of "Hell House: A Show about Christ and the Closet." We also discuss new support for a federal ban on conversion therapy and a study noting Facebook's popularity as the preferred social media site for coming out. More information about "Hell House" available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/718924581540701/

Jonny and Stacy interview Wil Davis about plans for the upcoming 7th Annual Carbondale Pride Picnic. We also revisit our broadcast about the 6th Annual Carbondale Pride Picnic from last year.

Jonny and Stacy discuss the projects that are keeping them so busy lately, the Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky who still won't give out marriage licenses, the raid on RentBoy.com, and TERF activist Cathy Brennan's law suit against AfterEllen. We are still conducting the fall membership pledge drive for the station; please support the station that hosts us at WDBX.org.

Stacy and Jonny discuss recent Illinois legislation signed into law by Governor Rauner that extend protections and recognition to LGBTQ people, The Windy City Times reporting of the induction of 11 people into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, an explanation of "cisgender" following a listener request for clarification, survey data on US and UK youth increasingly self-identifying as bisexual, and John Oliver's recent segments on "This Week Tonight" in support of LGBT rights. Please note that we are still conducting the WDBX fall pledge drive; please support independent community radio that makes this podcast possible by making a donation at http://www.wdbx.org/ .

Jonny and Stacy discuss the importance of community radio and why you should make a pledge during the current pledge drive, issues of queer representation in mainstream and independent film, the continued plague of trans women murders across the country, and the problems with trans exclusive environmental advocacy in the organization Deep Green Resistance. Please support this podcast by supporting the independent community radio that makes it possible; make a pledge donation at http://www.wdbx.org/ .

Jonny and Stacy are joined again by Matt Baccus to encourage listeners to submit content to his local zine project, "Queerbondale," by this Friday (8/14). We then discuss several international stories of LGBTQ rights and activism, offer some queer perspectives on the current campaigns for the 2016 Presidential election, and check in again on the controversy over the upcoming feature film, "Stonewall."

Jonny and Stacy discuss the impact of Illinois budget woes on LGBTQ and other resources, the stabbings at the Israel Pride Parade, Caitlyn Jenner's "I Am Cait" and the conundrum of a conservative Republican trans advocate, and controversy over the feature film about the Stonewall riots.

Jonny and Stacy are joined by Matt Baccus (a.k.a. Tammy Cannons) to discuss the launch and call for submissions for the new local zine, "Queerbondale." They also discuss the Equality Act, Netroots Nation's attempt at intersectionality, the Boy Scouts of America's new policy of allowing LGBT leaders, and President Obama's LGBT advocacy in Kenya. [Submissions for "Queerbondale" are due August 9 at matt.uac@outlook.com ; more information about the project can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/881416641950632/]

Jonny and Stacy discuss the recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ruling regarding LGBT discrimination in the workplace, a pending LGBT rights bill in Congress, and recent Illinois laws that expand protections for LGBT people.

Jonny and Stacy discuss the Pentagon's new policy regarding trans personnel in the military, a mix of stories about backlash against LGBT rights in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality, and checking in on both San Diego Comic-Con and the Los Angeles Outfest.

Jonny and Stacy discuss a variety of LGBTQ news items, including: the US victory in the Women's World Cup; David Thorpe's documentary "Do I Sound Gay?"; the possibility of a federal holiday for "National Equality Day"; checking in on the ongoing backlash against marriage equality; Catelyn Jenner's new website; and responses to some recently popular internet memes and controversies.