Thworp the flames of the Olympic Torch for what would’ve been the Summer Olympics! Carter’s on vacay, so join JP and Ryan as they take a deep dive into queer olympians, trans discrimination in sport, highlight black trans charities, and round up with the Equality Update and Best and the Bad.

Gay stuff happening during 1776? You betcha! But who?! JP and Carter dig into some interesting letters and accounts found by historians. We also share some LGBTQ+ news across the country and the world, including saving Stonewall, Germany compensating gay troops, Tel Aviv To Recognize Same-Sex Civil Unions and more. JP and Carter than close the show with the Best and Bad Moments, and JP has a lot of Tea to share. Plus, time to read some books from Black Authors.

Here are the lists mentioned: 

• https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/books-and-literature/15-books-on-racism-that-have-zoomed-up-bestseller-lists/collection_5276aeb7-1a1b-53ce-81f9-6c8aee8a52a0.html#8
• bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
• https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/g32800352/books-by-black-authors/
• https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/a32958678/black-queer-authors-2020/

Carter and JP are joined by a very special guest and legal expert, Ryan, to talk about gay rights in the workplace! JP and Carter also dig into news from Black Lives Matter and how you can take action today to support black businesses. They also cover he homophobic GOP platform, new out celebrities, and the largest conversion network being disbanded. Then end the show with the Best and Bad where we all say GIRL BYE to transphobic J.K. Rowling. 

We Stan Lady Gaga, but do we know all the work and causes she has championed for today's youth? From mental health to LGBTQ+ homelessness, JP and Carter check it out. Plus: Religious Liberty vs. Gay Rights, lesbians be suing to foster kids, NYC lesbian battalion chief, trans rights in Hungry and Pride Prom. Carter and JP Also give you the Best and Worst Moments of the week.

What’s happening to queer bars and space? Will they survive the coronavirus? Why is it impacting spaces for lesbian and queers of color more? JP and Carter take a look into the issue along with a deep dive into the state of queer families in 2020. Plus the Best and Worst Moments at back! Where will Drag Race, Hollywood, Murder Hornets and Trump land?

Coronavirus is messing up pride events this year, so what’s the plan? Plus a look into campaign financing in the 2020 election. JP and Carter also share some LGBTQ+ news from China, Poland, Morocco and the United States. Then end the show with a game of “Gay Club, Kiki or Queer Eye?” with the possible picks for Joe Biden’s running mate.

Election night is 7 months away and the GOP is set to make it a mess and suppress votes. So JP teaches us what we can do and the 3 kinds of voter suppression to look out for. Plus: FL and conversion therapy, FDA and gay men blood donations, Phyllis Lyon’s life and more. Including the highs/best things of the week, such as Schitt’s Creek’s and Modern Family’s great, queer runs on television.

JP and Carter take a deep dive into TWO topics this week. First the people behind the U.S. response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Second, what the hell is going on in the Democratic Primary now?! Plus: A gayer Library of Congress, lesbians defending gay rights and donating blood.