Chris and Kaylia talk with Nick Serafin from Santa Clara School of Law about the rise of “Parental Rights” cases sweeping school boards and city councils across the nation… including our very own Clovis. Chris reports on what is going on in the town next door, we talk about fall foods, and yes, Kaylia tells you more about kickball.

Nick's Slate Op Ed: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/11/parental-rights-gop-lgbtq-youth-lies.html

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In this special episode, we talk with Allison about her daughter Chloe's life and tragic death. Please note, that this episode contains a discussion of self-harm, death by suicide, and gun violence.

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In this episode, we talk to Nick Vargas about Pride Visalia and Carlene Mendez from The Living Room about Fresno’s AIDS Walk. Plus new terms, national news, Boebert’s new low, and we set the record for the number of times we can say “kickball” (drink responsibly).

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We talk about Kampout 2023, Clovis Unified School District, gender queer kids, health care, and Foghorn Leghorn speaks for himself. Our guests are Cy Hiyane of Clovis Unified and Melanie Reno from Kaiser Permanente.

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In this episode, Kaylia and Chris recap the lively Clovis City Council Meeting regarding the suggestion of book censorship, chat with Kathleen Reyna of Fresno’s Reel Pride Film Festival, and grill the fabulous Leilani Price about her retirement. Plus our Halloween Watch with Chris and what is the actual meaning of a Whopper?

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In this episode, Chris and Kaylia tackle the idea of book bans.

Featuring an interview with “All Boys Aren’t Blue” author George M. Johnson, we talk about race, gender, censorship, and being one’s authentic self. We also chat with Nadine Farid Johnson, a PEN America lawyer, who breaks down some of the legal and long-term censorship issues in school libraries.

Plus “death months,” “throbbing members,” and the “danger” of joyful gay sex. Enjoy!

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Our guests include family counselor April Taylor Salery, as well as Arien Reed and Carlos Lopez, both transgender community members. We interview Kim Hensley of Ohio about transgender family experiences and coming together to support each other. Afterwards we talk to Taylor Poisall with the Red Cross about the recent changes to FDA rules which will allow gay men to donate blood.

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Join us for headlines, gay country bops, book and TV recommendations, and plenty of laughs along the way as we get distracted by our summer drinks... Plus two interviews about families coming to terms with a transgender child.

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On this episode we talk about the fabulous Barbie, the festive Monterey Pride Parade, PFLAG, supportive families, as well as an exclusive interview with Bradley W. Joondeph of the Santa Clara University School of Law regarding recent Supreme Court rulings that directly affect the LGBTQ+ community.

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In this overstuffed episode we talk about the hypocrisy of some of our local politicians, the recent Rainbow Day event at the Fresno Zoo, the importance of the rainbow flag, allyship, and coming out... AND we feature a great interview with LGBTQ ally Congressman Jim Costa who joins us to talk about his support for our community as well as some of his plans for the future of the Central Valley. And of course, Kaylia has book recommendations, Chris calls himself old and we say the word "kickball" at least 5 times. (Drink responsibly) Enjoy!

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