Books, books books! We learn about local efforts to get a library in the Tower District, a new queer-centric bookstore in Fresno's Chinatown, and our personal picks for the best books of 2024. Plus book ban updates, what's going on in queer lit, and we both find love... Hot Santa or Tater Tots? You decide which is yummier!

Tower Library Project: https://towerlibrary.org/

Judging By The Cover Bookstore: https://www.judgingbythecoverbookstore.com/

Hot Santa from Target: https://www.tiktok.com/@target/video/7442093503787633951

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Join Chris and Kaylia for this special bonus holiday episode! No politics, but lots of turkey talk, plus cooking tips with Chris and exciting "new" vocabulary words! Enjoy!

On this episode we talk to J from Food Not Bombs Fresno about collecting and dispersing food to the community in need, we dive into a 2024 election aftermath, talk the Onion and Info Wars, The Liberty Council Naughty or Nice list, empowered people in New Zealand, laugh at some strange monkey business, and share about more local LGBTQ nonprofits.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/140764037393/about

https://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/index.php

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/m%C4%81ori-lawmakers-perform-haka-in-new-zealand-parliament-protesting-controversial-proposed-law/vi-AA1u5iKi?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=2

https://lc.org/PDFs/Naughty-or-Nice-List2024.pdf

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On this episode Chris and Kaylia review the Westboro Baptist event in Fresno, talk about voter intimidation and local letters, interview Arien Reed with Transemotion and highlight local nonprofits. Then there's Elon Musk, Abercrombie and Fitch, some candy, a button and a joystick...yeah, enjoy...

https://www.transemotion.com/

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https://alumni.fresnostate.edu/get-involved/chapters/bulldog-pride.html

https://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/

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On this episode we talk to James Martinez and Tyler Mackey about James' local campaign and a controversial mailer, Will Johnson schools us on the California propositions and we discuss the upcoming appearance of the Westboro Baptist Church here in Fresno.

https://www.martinez4fusd.com/

https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church

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We talk Halloween, the VP debate, the issues with celebrity endorsements, and local events. Plus we interview Republican Nick Richardson who is running for Fresno City Council District 6. And of course, we have a quiz and a few laughs along the way.

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On this episode we talk to Doug Greco, who is running to be the first gay Mayor of Austin, Texas. Then we dive into his book about the homophobic murder of one of his former students, an out, vibrant lesbian community member. We move on to suicide prevention month, the Reel Pride Film Festival, local events, pickle balls, and the conflict between Taylor Swift and the candidates. Enjoy!

https://www.grecoforaustin.com/

https://www.reelpride.com/

https://988lifeline.org/

https://histriabooks.com/product/to-find-a-killer/

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UPDATE: As this episode went live we were informed the Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival has been postponed to January 2025.

Chris and Kaylia talk to Robby Kendall from the Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival and Augie Blancas from the Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival. Plus queer movie trivia and Chris sings a delightful ditty!

SVQFF: https://filmfreeway.com/SiliconValleyQueerFilmFestival

FRPFF: https://www.reelpride.com/

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On this episode we talk to Charah Coleman with Sound For the People about sound therapy and community relaxation, Sheri Sinclair about this year's Kampout event, then dive into a recap of LGBTQ athletes at the Olympics, plus news and events.

Enjoy!

https://www.soundforthepeople.com/

https://kampoutfresno.com/

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We interview the Unconventional Pastor that is Paul Swearingen about the 1946 The Movie national tour and translating the Bible to demonize homosexuality, dive into the faux outrage of the "Last Supper" during the opening ceremony of The Olympics, PLUS Kamala Harris, the 2024 election, Star Trek, Harley Davidson, Elon Musk and coming out. And we throw ourselves onto the couch with JD Vance.

https://www.1946themovie.com/

https://kamalaharris.com/

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