Isn't It Queer

Jonny begins with a memorial for Congressman John Lewis. He then discusses some places around the world in need of "Good Trouble", Including new anti-LGBTQ legislation in Russia, Trump Administration guidances on asylum seekers and trans discrimination, changes to anti-LGBTQ laws in Sudan, and the emergence of Pride Afrique. The show ends with a commentary by Rona P. Andemic.

Jonny dives into the challenges of reopening schools in the fall if the pandemic isn't dealt with better in this country. He also reviews what Dr. Anthony Fauci has been up to since getting the cold shoulder from the White House, including his talk at the 2020 International AIDS Conference.

Jonny revisits the ongoing Rowling stoked gender critical debate with a line of rebuttals provided by "Sue Gives a F**k." He then reviews advancing HUD guidances that allow homeless shelters to turn away trans folks seeking shelter. He discusses briefly changes at the Agency for Global Media that will affect LGBTQ and other civil rights advocates in countries with authoritarian regimes. Finally, Rona P. Andemic returns with some commentary about fireworks and Independence Day.

Jonny talks with local activist and community organizer, Clare Killman, about the recent arrest and pepper spraying of participants in a Carbondale Queer Wrath march, including the dead-naming and misgendering of a trans woman who was taken into police custody. He then reviews reports of violent police overreaction at t similar march in NYC, He finishes with a review of the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson and the various memorials erected and planned to honor her memory around the country.

Jonny runs down the list of local virtual and CoVid-compliant Pride events still upcoming n June. He then discusses the importance of Juneteenth, sips some tea over President Trump's Tulsa rally, and updates some ongoing LGBTQ stories, including: the MSM blood and plasma donation restrictions, Idaho's anti-trans laws, the SCOTUS decisions on DACA and LGBTQIA workplace discrimination, and pushback against JK Rowling's TERF discourse.

Jonny talks with Tara Bell about upcoming virtual and CoVid-compliant Pride events in Southern Illinois. He then discussed the recent Supreme Court decision re: LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workforce.

Jonny reviews even more local and virtual Pride events, before commenting on three stories in LGBTQ news this week: JK Rowling doubling down on TERF anti-trans discourse; Lindsey Graham being outed by male escorts; and gay bars targeted by police during the current anti-violence protests.

Jonny briefly reviews some of the on-line Pride festivities available in the region before a long chat with with Caleb about the recent protests against police violence and the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd by police. We end the show with a call for an even more intersectional Pride this year and a firm commitment to the truth that Black Lives Matter.

Jonny discusses with Tim Miller surviving as an independent performance artist during pandemic as well as the similarities and differences between Coronavirus and HIV. A special commentary on Memorial Day by Rona P. Andemic follows.

Jonny interviews Tara Bell about plans to move Southern Illinois Pride Fest on line. He also cover's LGBTQ organizations that have endorsed Joe Biden and a collection of stories about gay meteorologists in the news. Finally, we end the show with a special graduation commentary from Rona P. Andemic.