June is almost over, so let's talk about Pride Month and Juneteenth. This month is supposed to be a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community while also setting aside a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Ironically, it's also a month where racism and homophobia is cranked to 11. The gang - three straight, white people - discuss why the LGBTQ+ community is still a triggering topic for millions of Americans and how a vocal minority is shaping government policy.

 

0:00:00 - Intro (Jay quit his job and getting out of Missouri, Ty learned how to fix stuff, Meredith is addicted to cold plunges)

0:15:05 - Sounds of the Week:

• Man vs. Bear
• Missouri Secretary of State candidate's Juneteenth post

0:37:00 - Pride Month in 2024

 

Songs:

"Hell Bent for Leather" by Judas Priest

"Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.

"Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie

 

Notes:

• Meredith talks about cold plunges. Since this is a new trend, there is little research on the subject. Early research suggests some benefits to cold plunges. However, the research is preliminary and far from conclusive. Read more about cold plunges: Link 1, Link 2, Link 3, Link 4, Link 5, Link 6 (0:09:55)
• In case your confused about what Juneteenth is all about, check out this Smithsonian Magazine article. (0:24:40)
• Reggie Jackson on Facing Racism in Alabama (0:25:30)
• Valentina Gomez's bizarre "weak and gay" campaign video about Pride Month (0:28:30)
• Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024 (0:28:50)
• Kansas City Royals' Pride Month Facebook post (0:37:17)
• Jon Stewart Smashes the Myth of Corporate Morality in Pride, BLM, and Beyond (0:38:40)
• A simple Pride Month explainer, including the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 and presidential recognition beginning in 1999.
• Gallup's historical LGBTQ+ rights poll showing increasing acceptance over last few decades (0:45:05)
• Here’s How Americans Really Feel About LGBTQ Issues (0:45:05)
• A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge (0:47:20)
• Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in bathroom, locker room discrimination case (0:47:20)