Listen Up Girl

By Zach Randles-Friedman

Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman, a seasoned podcaster and communications professional, Listen Up Girl delivers trusted coverage of the stories shaping LGBTQ+ lives today. From breaking political news ... more

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The podcast currently has 198 episodes available.

Listen Up Girl episodes:

March 07, 2026 Ep. 195: March 7, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
• Harry Styles releases Netflix performance of new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.
• Liza Minnelli receives new honor at GLAAD Media Awards
• EEOC ruling allows limits on transgender restroom access in federal workplaces
• Brisbane drag performers win appeal in vilification case
• Scouting America sues LGBTQ travel company over “Queer Scout” name
• Joe Rogan criticized for spreading false claims about trans people
• Historic Milwaukee gay bar “This Is It!” approved as Wisconsin landmark
• Malta court acquits man prosecuted over conversion-therapy testimony
• Gay professional gamer detained by ICE fears deportation to Cameroon
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March 06, 2026 Ep. 194: March 6, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
• British female athletes asked to pay for their own sex verification tests to compete internationally.
• Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney lands a new historical drama series at Netflix.
• Girlguiding launches a task force to explore new ways to support trans girls and women.
• England’s Chief Medical Officer warns politics is overshadowing science in puberty blocker trial debate.
• UK lawmakers move closer to making anti-LGBTQ hate crimes aggravated offenses.
• Political drama in Washington as Kristi Noem prepares to leave the Department of Homeland Security.
• Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California.
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March 05, 2026 Ep. 193: March 5, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
• Chick-fil-A faces protests as it prepares to relaunch in the UK
• Texas congressional race between Julie Johnson and Colin Allred heads to a runoff
• Ghana considers sweeping anti-LGBTQ legislation
• Transgender teacher says Florida laws forced her to leave the state
• North Carolina Democrats defeat candidates who backed anti-trans legislation
• Tim Walz pushes back after Nancy Mace raises transgender issue in congressional hearing
• Madonna reportedly filming “most daring” music video for Confessions Part 2
• Reports say Britney Spears briefly detained on suspicion of DUI
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March 04, 2026 Ep 192: March 4, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
• Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher suspended six games after using homophobic slur during match
• BAFTAs controversy erupts after offensive outburst during ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming
• Nearly 20 U.S. states restricting access to HIV medication assistance programs
• Kesha condemns White House for pairing her music with war footage
• Texas lawmaker James Talarico’s speech against Christian nationalism goes viral
• Supreme Court blocks California protections for transgender students
• Russia bans LGBTQ rights organization “Coming Out” as extremist
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March 03, 2026Ep. 191: March 3, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
GLAAD announces Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers as honorees for 2026 Media Awards

Tiffany Pollard opens up about identifying as non-binary in interview with Ziwe

Lyft offers 50% rides to Kansas trans+ community after restrictive ID law

25 arrested protesting HHS proposed gender-affirming care restrictions

Connor Storrie hosts SNL with Olympic hockey stars

Texas AG declares affirming trans youth is child abuse

USA Rugby bans trans women from women’s divisions

Vanderbilt halts gender-affirming surgeries for trans adults

Supreme Court blocks California trans student privacy protections

Malaysia bans Grindr and Blued

Menaka Guruswamy set to become India’s first openly LGBTQ+ MP

Joe Locke wins Children’s & Family Emmy Award

Pascal Kaiser shares emotional Instagram updates after homophobic attacks
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March 02, 2026Ep. 190: March 2, 2026 - LGBTQ+ Podcast
Former AFL player Mitch Brown says coming out as bisexual brought “peace, comfort and confidence.”

Seattle and Vancouver to compete in the NHL Unites Pride Cup in British Columbia.

Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie hosts Saturday Night Live with surprise cameo from Hudson Williams.

Savannah Pride to host second annual LGBTQ+ Health Summit focused on equity under pressure.

Shia LaBeouf sparks backlash after making homophobic remarks following New Orleans arrest.

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March 01, 2026Episode 189: March 1, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
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FBI Director Kash Patel scrutinized over $75,000 taxpayer-funded Milan trip

Rep. Robert Garcia pushes back on Nancy Mace’s Hillary Clinton deposition claims

Transgender Kansans sue over document revocation law

Rep. Bob Onder calls trans people “demonic evil” while introducing anti-care bill

5th Circuit allows Texas drag ban to take effect

Nevada judge clears path for trans sports ballot initiative

Grace Jones refuses music license for Melania documentary

Influencer falsely claims headphones are “making men gay”

Brandi Carlile raises $600,000 for families impacted by ICE

New Hampshire House passes controversial CHARLIE Act

Rep. Mary Miller introduces bill restricting federal funds over LGBTQ+-inclusive material

Colton Underwood addresses past controversies at reunion

Florida restricts HIV medication access, sparking public health concerns
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February 28, 2026Episode 188: February 28, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Trans athlete bans head toward a Supreme Court showdown in 27 states.

Kansas begins invalidating driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents under SB 244.

Approximately 360 federal surveys remove LGBTQ+ identity questions following an executive order from the Orange convicted felon.

Texas school district removes 142 LGBTQ+-themed books in January alone.

House Republicans introduce sweeping federal “Don’t Say Trans” bill, HR 7661.

UN experts warn the UK over potential human rights violations in treatment of trans people.

Senegal proposes doubling prison sentences for same-sex relationships and criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Sydney teen avoids conviction in violent anti-gay assault case.

Trans man hailed as hero after rescuing baby from Lake Michigan.

Niecy Nash-Betts and wife safely return home after violence near Puerto Vallarta.
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February 27, 2026 Episode 187: February 27, 2026 - The Mental Health Cost of Constant Anti-LGBTQ+ News
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• The psychological toll of constant anti-LGBTQ+ political coverage
• Minority Stress Theory and its impact on queer mental health
• How doom-scrolling keeps the nervous system in fight-or-flight mode
• Practical ways to set boundaries with news consumption
• Why protecting your peace is not political disengagement

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February 26, 2026 Episode 186: February 26, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
• Demi Lovato and Jonathan Bennett Lead 37th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles
• The Orange Convicted Felon Calls for Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
• North Carolina Man Sentenced for Years of Anti-Gay Cyberstalking
• Idaho Republicans Push to Overturn Marriage Equality — Again
• Nearly 19,000 Bot Accounts Amplify MAGA Rapper Posts
• Heated Rivalry Season Two Begins Filming This August
• Malaysia Blocks Grindr and Blued Websites
• Brandi Carlile Raises $600,000 for Immigrant Legal Aid
• Rachel Reid Delays “Unrivaled” Due to Parkinson’s Symptoms
• NHS Pauses Access to Puberty Blockers for Trans Youth
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How many episodes does Listen Up Girl have?

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