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Host John Parker and Executive Producer Jim Pounds review 2025 news stories: what surprised us and what didn’t. And we’re not just counting down to 2026, at midnight ACA subsidies expire for 24 million Americans. 

Then, we play some trivia! In 1998, USA Today and Gallup did a poll of Americans asking them what they thought would come to pass in the future…by 2025. Now that 2025 is over, what, if anything, did they get right?

Finally, can we end 2025 with a little bit of happy news? The Sundance Film Festival is just around the corner and we take a look at some of its queer films!

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover news, politics, books, theatre, movies, and more in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, Texas, and beyond! Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow

Joining Robert Pilot: Hunter Thndercloud of Thundermaker Wellness is a premier Native American owned and operated wellness center

It’s Matt’s annual year-in-review hour with Jeff Stein today!

Managing Editor for Windy City Times Jake Wittich guests hosts today’s episode!

Jake’s guest is Kae Petri is the Board President and co-founder of the Trans Journalists Association. Kae discusses the TJA’s newest tool: the Trans News Initiative, which tracks how the media covers trans communities. Review it here: https://www.transjournalists.org/introducing-the-trans-news-initiative/

To learn more about membership in the TJA and to read their excellent reporting visit: https://www.transjournalists.org/about/.

Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This year marks the news outlet’s 40th anniversary of uplifting queer stories, reporting with Pride and chronicling LGBTQ+ history. Visit WindyCityTimes.com/newsletters to sign up for the publication’s weekly LGBTQ+ news updates.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover news, politics, books, theatre, movies, and more in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, Texas, and beyond! Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow

Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Wendy Pilot

It’s the Christmas season and for Christians that’s time to celebrate Christ’s love. And what better way to do that but by having foster parents discriminate against their queer foster kids. A new rule change this month in Massachusetts makes it official.

Plus, 3 Democrats voted against transgender healthcare and 3 didn’t even bother showing up for the vote. In the meantime, 3 Republicans did vote for it. What’s going on here?

Then, the UK government is offering reparations to LGBTQ service members who were discriminated against during their military ban. We take a closer look.

Finally, Christmas may be over, but we review Jonathan Bennet’s new LGBTQ Christmas rom-com A Very Keller Christmas Vacation currently streaming on Hallmark+.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover news, politics, books, theatre, movies, and more in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, Texas, and beyond! Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow

Bruce Klopfleisch analyzes the recent controversy surrounding CBS News and 60 Minutes, arguing that corporate interests and political pressure led to the suppression of a report on El Salvador’s prison system. He discusses the broader implications for independent journalism, citing Larry Ellison’s influence at Paramount and a potential TikTok acquisition by American investors as evidence of right-wing consolidation of media. Then a look at Democratic overperformance in recent special elections in Kentucky and South Carolina, which Bruce suggests may signal voter resilience despite challenging national narratives.

#PoliticsMatters #BruceKlopfleisch #IndependentMedia #CorporateCensorship #60Minutes #MediaConsolidation #TikTokDeal #DemocraticMomentum #ElSalvador #ProgressiveVoices

Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto review a tumultuous 2025, discussing the “bingo card of doom” that included viral fame, severe weather, and navigating anti-trans legislation. They share behind-the-scenes insights on pivoting the Pride Cultural Art Center and the Career Fair to better serve the community while managing staff burnout and funding challenges. They conclude with a heartfelt call for kindness and unity as TC Pride looks forward to continuing their impactful work in the new year.

#TwinCitiesPride #2025Reflections #CommunityResilience #LGBTQPlus #TransRights #NonProfitLife #RainbowWardrobe #MentalHealthAwareness #KindnessMatters #AM950

Happy Holidays to all my followers! Since I’ll be away for the holidays, this show is a rebroadcast from September 20, 2025.

Philip Anthony is joined by singing star France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt. Daniel discusses how he met France and became her manager. Later, France discusses her illustrious music career with me. Some of France’s biggest hits include the No. 1’s “Come to Me” and “Don’t Stop Dancing” along with Top 10’s “The Heart to Break the Heart” and “Gonna Get Over You”! Since I am one of her biggest fans, this interview was the delight of my radio career and I’m glad I can share it with you again!