Jeff Hocker Show

Jeff Hocker interviews Gehan Cooray, Filmmaker, “The Billionaire,” and how this LGBTQ film got into film festivals. Then, he discusses vaccine distribution equity in minority communities in the desert with Will Dean, Director of Communications & Marketing at the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation.

This week, Jeff Hocker interviews David Perry, author and publicist, discussing his new book and a reopening update on the fancy Palm Springs restaurant AsiaSF. Then he is joined by Peabody and six-time Emmy winning TV news anchor Hank Plante about his career and legacy as an out journalist.

On this week''s Jeff Hocker Show. Jeff interviews Candice Nichols, Director of Programs, The Center, LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. They’ll discuss new and existing programs at The Center. Then, Ron Celona, Founding Artistic Director, Coachella Valley Repertory talks about what’s ahead for theatre productions in-person and online through 2021. 

Jeff Hocker interviews Brad Fuhr, Owner and Founder, Gay Desert Guide. They talked about innovative new ways for online and social media to promote the LGBTQ+ community in Palm Springs. Then, Dave Powell from the LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, the Desert Business Association, talks about how the organization continues to have success over the course of the past year and how referrals are part of their mission. Jeff also has details on a few upcoming community events.

Websites: www.GayDesertGuide.com

www.desertbusinessassociation.org/

Jeff Hocker interviews Rev. Dr. Kevin A. Johnson about Bloom in the Desert and how its congregation has transitioned during the pandemic and the upcoming Spring Fling - “Blooming Together.” Then he talks with Ron deHarte, President Palm Springs Pride and Chair, PS Human Rights Commission about what’s next for the Pride Organization and the recent honorees of the Human Rights Commission. 

Visit their websites: www.BloomintheDesert.org, www.PSPride.org, 

Jeff Hocker talks this week with Bertil Lindblad, President of the United Nations Association of the Coachella Valley about his long-term involvement with the United Nations and his new role with the local chapter. Then he'll interview Jim Scheibel, VP of UNA CV about upcoming programming and how his life in Palm Springs is greatly influenced by his philanthropic efforts. 

Visit their Facebook Page: United Nations Association of the Coachella Valley or the United Nations website www.UN.org.

Jeff Hocker talks this week with life coach, author and organizer Trent Blanchard. As we move into a new year with optimism of getting past COVID-19 and having survived a tumultuous four years under the most threatening and authoritarian anti-LGBTQ American president in U.S. history, Jeff addresses the root causes of depression, ways to take control of your life, and how organizing yourself can create better living moving forward.

Visit Trent’s website: https://www.trentblanchard.com/

This week, Jeff’s special guest is the Chief Development Officer for Desert AIDS Project. Darrell Tucci brings a wealth of non-profit development experience to Palm Springs. They will begin with a discussion about the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice and equal rights advocate Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away on September 18. Then, the conversation will turn to efforts to keep the Coachella Valley’s leading advocacy and service organization for people living with HIV and AIDS funded, including the upcoming virtual AIDS walk.

This week, Jeff visits with Brent Heinze about life, love and happiness in an ever-changing world. Brent is the author of Redefining Normal: A Modern Gay Man’s Guide to Happy and Healthy Living, and Redefining Normal 2. Jeff also shares details about the upcoming Palm Springs AIDS Walk and how it will transpire in the age of COVID-19.

Jeff Hocker talks about politics in the age of Trumpism and how LGBTQ people need to be protected and supported now as much as ever. The rights that have been hard fought for and won in the past are again facing uncertainty. Jeff was live from San Francisco's Castro District and was joined by iHub Radio founder and host John McMullen. Their discussion included details about the next Desert AIDS Walk, Cinema Diverse, which has turned the Camelot Theater into a drive-in movie venue as well as an online theater experience, and the upcoming Greater Palm Springs Pride in November and how that event will also be making major adjustments to accommodate safe participation with a combination of socially-distanced and virtual activities.