Isn't It Queer

Danette takes over controlling the soundboard and is in the driver's seat, sort of in homage to International Women's Day, but also in preparation for Jonny being out of town next week. Together they discuss autoethnography, Caitlyn Jenner's endorsement of Ted Cruz, the Wachowskis, and a check-in on the backlash against LGBT rights in nearby states.

Jonny and Danette are joined by local artist AB to discuss her queer themed, one-woman performance, "Slant." We also discuss the governor of South Dakota vetoing transphobic legislation, KFC standing up for its transgender employees, and a check in on queer visibility at the Academy Awards.

Jonny and Danette discuss the ever increasing number of backlash LGBT bills in state legislatures across the country, the excessive incarceration rates for LGBT people in the US, President Obama's defunding of grants supporting abstinence only sex education, and a check in on Nike dropping Manny Pacquiao for making homophobic remarks. We also encourage listeners to support WDBX by making a pledge (we are only asking for $20) at WDBX.org or by calling in at 618-457-3691.

Jonny and Danette discuss some of the negative and responses to Huffington Post changing the section "Gay Voices" to "Queer Voices" and what "queer" means, including a discussion of intersectionality. Also discussed: Michigan's new anti-sodomy laws, the sentencing of Kathryn Knott for an anti-gay hate crime in Philadelphia, and the protests against the formation of a GSA in Franklin Co., TN.

Jonny and Danette discuss #OscarSoWhite and the general problem of representing diversity in Hollywood; pro- and anti-LGBTQ legislation currently pending in AZ, TN, IN, MO, and IL; and the Education Department's plan to list on-line all schools that have received federal exemptions from Title IX of the Education Act, thereby allowing them to discriminate against LGBT student and employees.

Jonny and Danette dig through the inches of snow (like 3"?) to make it to the studio to discuss the HRC's endorsement of Hilary Clinton, new anti-LGBT legislation and rhetoric in Indiana, and the very white Academy Award nominations....again!

Jonny is joined by new co-host, Danette Patton. Together they mourn the passing of David Bowie (broadcast songs not included in podcast), discuss the planned opening of Pride School Atlanta, and discuss ongoing attempts to roll back LGBTQ rights in Indiana and Alabama.

Jonny is joined by Craig to review the top LGBTQ stories and accomplishments of 2015. Craig introduces us to two pieces of 2015 queer music that our station's licensing agreement doesn't allow us to include in the podcast: Shamir's "Darker" and Baby Dee's "Road of Eyes that See."

Jonny, flying solo, discusses Illinois budget woes and their impact on SIU's LGBTQ students, an Indiana lawsuit against state level LGBT rights legislation, Senator Rubio's vow to end marriage equality if elected President, and a brief review of some of DC's accomplishments in LGBT representation in comics in 2015.

Jonny is joined by Shelley Rawlins to discuss her research on gendered representations in media, with a particular interest in Whisper and other anonymous social media. We also discuss the Clinton campaign ad on LGBT advocacy and the Avocate's #DayInLGBT project.