This News is So Gay

Investigating the Sudden Disappearance of LGBTQ+ Public Health Information

There was some very helpful LGBTQ+ public health information online provided by the CDC – and now it’s gone. Why has it disappeared? Plus, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to be introduced with mixed results all over the country – what’s the latest you need to know? And of course, where are we finding queer joy in the news right now? This week’s guest is Christopher Wiggins, politics and news editor at The Advocate [https://www.advocate.com/], leading national coverage at the intersection of public policy, politics, and LGBTQ+ lives. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com [https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com] Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

EXTRA EXTRA: Building Community Through Media and Authenticity with V Spehar

Extra Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define our field and continue to shape possibilities for the LGBTQ+ media landscape. V is the creator and host of Under the Desk News [https://www.instagram.com/underthedesknews/], with recognitions that include everything from the Time 100 list to the Outstanding Independent Journalism Award from GLAAD. V shares their journey from culinary arts to becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ journalist and content creator. They discuss how their authentic storytelling approach came to be, along with the importance of community and collaboration in journalism. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com [https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com] Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Reporting on Gayborhood Drama and Queer Disinformation

How are gayborhoods faring across the United States? Ken speaks with Jake Wittich and Jason Villemez to discuss the current drama in Philadelphia’s Washington Square West regarding its historical designation, as well as Chicago’s Boystown rebranding to North Halsted and their efforts to increase inclusivity. The panel also explores the different ways that journalists are combating misinformation, including the “Transquake” movement in Chicago. This week’s roundtable: * Managing editor for The Windy City Times [https://windycitytimes.com/], Jake Wittich * Former editor of and current frequent contributor to Philadelphia Gay News [https://epgn.com/], Jason Villemez Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com [https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com] Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Uncovering Stories on Pride Flag Burnings, Mpox and Queer Crime Solving

Rainbow flags – they can fly proudly, but they apparently can get banned from coffee shops or burned to the ground. We’re covering the latest drama around rainbow flag displays this week. Also, Mpox is on the rise once again – what do you need to know on that public health issue? This week’s roundtable: * Senior staff writer for The Buckeye Flame [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/], H.L. Comeriato * California Politics Editor for The Sacramento Bee [https://www.sacbee.com/], Lauren Chapman Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com [https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com] Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dissecting the Tale of Two Wildly Different State Legislatures

A tale of two legislatures – how are Ohio and Kentucky’s legislative bodies, which are only a few miles from each other, having such vastly different outcomes in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation? There are also countless LGBTQ+ education stories to cover between the states; including a failed bill that attempted to prevent trans Kentuckians from being teachers, and how an Ohio teacher was forced to remove a “Hate Has No Home Here” sign from his classroom because there were LGBTQ+ flags on it. This week’s roundtable: * Rural LGBTQ+ beat reporter for The Buckeye Flame [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/] and a corps member for Report for America [https://www.reportforamerica.org/], Ben Jodway * Editorial manager for Queer Kentucky [https://queerkentucky.com/], Divya Karthikeyan Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ [https://thebuckeyeflame.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com [https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com] Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]