Join us on this episode with our guests Katrina and Emilee, authors of My Cat Fred Wears A Skirt, Pastor Bill Knezovich of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Fresno, Lara from Out Loud Sports and interviews from the abortion rally in Fresno by Planned Parenthood.

https://www.amazon.com/My-Cat-Fred-Wears-Skirt/dp/1637555881/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VS4US5WBJB1F&keywords=my+cat+fred+wears+a+skirt&qid=1682209085&sprefix=my+cat+wea%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

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https://www.oursavioursfresno.org/

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https://outloudsports.com/

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-mar-monte

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Chris and Kaylia expand the show with an extra episode every month. On this episode we talk politics, books and movies, and share the Transgender Day Of Visibility Rally in Fresno. Enjoy!

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Our March 17th, 2023 show featuring interviews with Naomi Henrix of RAW Fresno, Dr. Katherine Fobear of Fresno State on Trans Day Of Visibility and author Lillian Faderman, discussing her books Woman - The American History of an Idea and The Gay Revolution the Story of the Struggle. Plus St. Patty's Day, Woman's History Month, and our "You Suck/You Rock" segment!

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Show notes:

https://rawfresno.square.site/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trans-day-of-visibility-tickets-557518221007?fbclid=IwAR01irB1p17hZ6V01kz46hSdRHvi4d6S3BNFRUi8NhwzWC5Gmbs1NDrh_AQ

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

https://www.facebook.com/lillian.faderman

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/tennessee-axed-millions-hiv-funds-scrutiny-far-right-provocateurs-rcna67769

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/nebraska-lawmaker-3-weeks-into-filibuster-over-trans-bill/ar-AA18CRYx

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/its-time-for-him-to-resign-republican-calls-for-lt-gov-mcnally-to-step-down-after-instagram-scandal

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/opinion/pledge-allegiance-south-carolina.html

https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/news/a15652/gender-inequality-stats/

Our February 2023 episode with guests Anna Marie Dos Remedios of the Idle Hour Winery and Queens Inn By The River in Oakhurst, Poet Laureate S Bryan Medina and author Bryan T Clark.

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LINKS

https://idlehourwinery.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bryan.medina

https://btclark.com/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/lindsey-spero-florida-trans-healthcare-ban-b2282627.html

https://omaha.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/amendment-to-bar-nebraska-kids-from-church-camps-grabs-national-attention/article_a2ef59a6-a95c-11ed-903b-97ee73535a74.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/tennessee/articles/2023-02-14/bill-would-ban-companies-that-offer-trans-care-from-tenncare

https://www.advocate.com/politics/nikki-haley-dont-say-gay

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This episode covers the topic of hate crimes, specifically toward the LGBTQ+ community. Our guests include Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama, US Attorney Phillip Talbert with the Department of Justice, Daren Miller with the Stop The Hate Town Hall plus Dr. Katherine Fobear of California State University Fresno discussing the new LGBTQ+ minor at the university and the upcoming fundraiser "A Love Letter To Fresno's Queer West".

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https://www.usa.gov/report-crime

https://www.fresnoalliance.com

https://www.sjvmediaalliance.org

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/hormone-therapy-improves-mental-health-transgender-youths-new-study-fi-rcna66306

https://www.courthousenews.com/education-committee-approves-arizona-senate-bill-banning-unapproved-use-of-pronouns-in-classrooms/

https://www.kfcf.org/

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Our Christmas episode, Friday December 16th 2022. We cover the Proud Boys protesting the Fresno Drag Festival, a family friendly event.

We also cover the Sanger School Board Meeting, discussing the banning the Rainbow Pride Flag from classrooms.

We also talk to Robin and Karen Johnston McGeHee about their trip to the White House to witness the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act.

Kaylia interviews Selena Van Horn from Fresno State who is working toward teacher's creating equity and inclusiveness in classrooms.

Kaylia recaps the best of books, movies and TV from 2022.

There's a lot in this episode. We hope you enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/fresnosdragfestival

https://www.sanger.k12.ca.us/board/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hCI2ESS40cTfWifuCz04CjOZzH6PpruL/view

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8404

https://twitter.com/SelenaVanHorn

https://fresnostate.edu/

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Post election round up and giving thanks. Our guests include Patricia Brown, local family law attorney who provides a round up of LGBTQ representatives elected and advice for families to protect themselves. Also Kym Dildine with the Central California Food Bank who talks about ways to give back and fight hunger in the Central Valley. We also discuss TDOR and Transemotion, which puts on the local event.

Links

https://ccfoodbank.org/

https://www.transemotion.com/

https://www.glaad.org/

The Election Episode from October 21st, 2022. Our special guest is Will Johnson, Legislative Officer from the Kennedy Club. We discuss the upcoming election and the propositions and measures on the ballot in California.

Our guests include Carlene Mendez of Westcare, Julio Mastro of the Fresno AIDS Walk, Kathleen Arambula Reyna of the Fresno REEL Pride Film Festival. Chris and Kaylia also discuss Suicide Prevention and our regular feature, the Good News & the Bad News.

Our live broadcast on August 19, 2022 with guests Joe Prado of the Fresno County Health Department, Krysten Cherkaski of the GSA, Dr. Katherine Fobear of the Qistory project and Paul Hernandez and Jessica Graves from the Drag Brunch at the Fresno Breakfast House.

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