This week on Queer News, your favorite queer radio personality Anna DeShawn returns with our roundup of stories where race and sexuality meet politics, culture, and entertainment. From political updates in the fight for trans rights in the military to a detailed look at the fashions on the Met Gala red carpet by contributor Benjamin Coy. Queer News keeps you informed, grounded, and connected. Plus, we celebrate community, honor our elders, and spotlight the art that continues to shape queer identity across the globe. Pod in, family—let’s get into it. 

🏛️ Politics

🔵 Arizona Governor Vetoes Trio of Anti-Trans Bills Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes three harmful bills targeting trans rights and diversity, equity and inclusion reinforcing her ongoing commitment to equal rights in Arizona.

🔴 Supreme Court Reinstates Trump-Era Trans Military Ban In a disappointing reversal, the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration’s ban on trans service members to go back into effect—impacting thousands of currently serving troops and rolling back hard-won protections.

 

 

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

✨ The Met Gala, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style Queer News contributor Benjamin Coy delivers a fabulous recap of the 2025 Met Gala, highlighting queer representation and iconic moments—including a deep dive into Diana Ross’ unforgettable gown.

🏳️‍🌈 Honoring Legends at the LGBTQ Wall of Honor We celebrate this year’s inductees to the Stonewall Inn’s LGBTQ Wall of Honor, including trailblazers like Jiggly Caliente, The Lady Chablis, and Chicago’s own Chili Pepper.

🖼️ “The First Homosexuals” Exhibit Opens in Chicago Anna explores a groundbreaking art exhibit at Wrightwood 659 that examines the birth of queer identity across cultures from 1869 to 1939—offering a rare glimpse at queer history through a global lens, while also challenging curatorial gaps in Black representation.

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03:34 Arizona Governor Vetoes Trio of Anti-Trans Bills    

06:14 Supreme Court Reinstates Trump-Era Trans Military Ban    

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11:23 The Met Gala, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style    

17:34 Honoring Legends at the LGBTQ Wall of Honor    

21:03 “The First Homosexuals” Exhibit Opens in Chicago    

25:18 Anna's Got A Word

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About Queer News

An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. 

 

Edited by Ryan Woodhall. 

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