Isnt It Queer

Jonny and Danette discuss recent tensions on the SIU Carbondale campus and the upcoming May 2 Student Strike, the growing backlash against NC's HB2 and similar legislation in other states, and homophobic violence in Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Jonny and Danette discuss the intersection of environmental and LGBTQ activism, LGBTQ activism's reliance on corporate capitalism, successful appeals court response to to state bans on trans* use of public restrooms, and the place of empathy/perspective-taking in contemporary politics. Please note: "Isn't It Queer" is registered with the 11th Annual People's Podcast Awards. If you would like to nominate or otherwise support the show for such a recognition, you can do so at: http://podcastawards.com/ Thank you for your kind support.

Jonny and Danette discuss Radical Faeries in Austin TX, anti-racist protests on the SIU campus, the predicted transformation of NC's HB2 after significant backlash, and Pope Francis's failure to shift Catholic dogma on LGB relationships and Trans-recognition (let alone rights).

Jonny and Danette discuss upcoming queer-themed and queer-friendly events in Southern Illinois, check in on the creativity of the protestors in North Carolina and Mississippi over recent RFRA legislation signed into law, and check in on similar legislation in neighboring states of Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

Jonny and Danette discuss Georgia and North Carolina RFRAs, Alabama and Kentucky legislation about marriage licenses, and Catholic bishops in Malawi advocating for the re-criminalization of homosexuality.

Jonny flies solo while Danette is out with n illness. He discusses links between environmental and LGBTQ commitments, HRC's endorsement of Illinois GOP Senator Mark Kirk, LGBT participation in the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade, the possibility that recent discrimination legislation in Georgia may cost them the Super Bowl, Colorado legislation banning conversion therapy, and a check in on backlash legislation in Kansas.

Danette takes over controlling the soundboard and is in the driver's seat, sort of in homage to International Women's Day, but also in preparation for Jonny being out of town next week. Together they discuss autoethnography, Caitlyn Jenner's endorsement of Ted Cruz, the Wachowskis, and a check-in on the backlash against LGBT rights in nearby states.

Jonny and Danette are joined by local artist AB to discuss her queer themed, one-woman performance, "Slant." We also discuss the governor of South Dakota vetoing transphobic legislation, KFC standing up for its transgender employees, and a check in on queer visibility at the Academy Awards.

Jonny and Danette discuss the ever increasing number of backlash LGBT bills in state legislatures across the country, the excessive incarceration rates for LGBT people in the US, President Obama's defunding of grants supporting abstinence only sex education, and a check in on Nike dropping Manny Pacquiao for making homophobic remarks. We also encourage listeners to support WDBX by making a pledge (we are only asking for $20) at WDBX.org or by calling in at 618-457-3691.

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.