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 199 episodes available.

Listen Up Girl episodes:

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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February 25, 2026 Episode 185: February 25, 2026- LGBTQ+ News
• Rob Jetten sworn in as Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister
• Oscar-nominated short A Friend of Dorothy streaming free
• John Waters joins American Horror Story Season 13
• Yosemite biologist sues after trans flag protest firing
• Texas LGBTQ+ student club ban temporarily blocked
• U.S. women’s hockey team declines State of the Union invite
• Al Green escorted out during State of the Union protest
• Real Madrid’s Courtois condemns homophobic slurs
• Orlando nightclub shooting leaves one dead
• Pope Leo XIV signals no change to LGBTQ+ doctrine
• Tim Gunn reveals 43 years of celibacy
• St. Pete lights skyline with rainbow laser Pride installation
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February 24, 2026 Episode 184: February 24, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
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February 22, 2026 Episode 183: February 22, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News: LGBTQ+ Olympians
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LGBTQ+ News - February 22, 2026
LGBTQ+ Olympians
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February 20, 2026 Episode 182: February 20, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
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LGBTQ+ News for February 20, 2026

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February 17, 2026Episode 181: February 17, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Trump administration cuts HIV and public health funding in four Democrat-led states
California sues federal government over transgender student privacy protections
House passes SAVE America Act amid voting rights concerns
Castro Theatre reopens with leather-themed screening of Pillion
Cynthia Erivo addresses rumors about relationship with Ariana Grande
World Anti-Doping Agency investigates alleged ski jumping “Penisgate” scandal
German referee Pascal Kaiser attacked twice after proposing to boyfriend
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February 16, 2026Episode 180: February 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cites Bible to defend trans youth care veto
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoes expansive anti-trans bill
UK updates guidance on pronouns for primary school students
Philippine Supreme Court allows same-sex couples to co-own property
GLAAD reports 1,042 anti-LGBTQ incidents in 2025
UK FOI reveals surge in trans youth suicides after healthcare rollbacks
Trump administration cuts $600M in CDC STD & HIV funding
Chappell Roan and Orville Peck leave Wasserman agency
Ralf Schumacher announces engagement
Argentine diocese considers discipline after trans wedding
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February 15, 2026Episode 179: February 15, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Jayapal and Markey Introduce Federal Bill Expanding Trans Civil Rights Protections
Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Federal Removal Sparks Outrage
High Court Affirms Trans Women’s Right to Use Women’s Facilities
California Court Orders Hospital to Continue Gender-Affirming Care
Congressman Calls for Inquiry into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance
NBC Apologizes for Misgendering Trans Olympic Skier
Pornhub Reports Massive Spike in Super Bowl-Themed Searches
Ts Madison Secures Restraining Order After Alleged Stalking
NCSU Pride Center Director Dismissed After Secret Recording
Portland Police Arrest Man in Alleged Anti-Trans Assault
Trump Excludes Governors Polis and Moore from White House Event
Khalid Reflects on Being Outed and Embraces His Identity
Cardi B Responds to DHS Criticism with Epstein Files Question
Netflix CEO Says “Boots” Cancellation Was Not Political
NYU Disputes Claims Over Pattie Gonia Event Cancellation
Remembering James Van Der Beek
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February 14, 2026Episode 178: February 14, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Bad Bunny’s Inclusive Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Celebration — and Racist Backlash
Amber Glenn Steps Back from Social Media After Facing Threats Over LGBTQ Advocacy
Trans Skier Elis Lundholm Set to Make Olympic History at Milano–Cortina 2026
Record Number of Out LGBTQ Athletes Competing at 2026 Winter Olympics
One Million Moms Targets Gordon Ramsay Butter Ad Over Censored Profanity
Virginia Sends Measure to Voters to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban from State Constitution
Human Rights Watch Warns U.S. Is Undermining LGBTQ+ Rights Worldwide
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February 08, 2026Episode 177: February 8, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Don Lemon’s Arrest Backfires on the Trump Administration
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones Shuts Down Hate Speech at Public Meeting
Iowa Lawmakers Advance Expanded “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Anti-Trans Democrat Group Sues Illinois Over Party Label
Detransitioner Awarded $2 Million in Landmark Malpractice Case
New Study Challenges Rationale Behind Trans Women Sports Bans
LGBTQ Gun Group Pink Pistols Sees Surge in Membership After Election
Comedian Faces Backlash After Calling Renee Good a Slur on Stage
Kid Rock & JD Vance Double Down Amid “Super Bowel” Controversy
Conservatives Melt Down Over “LGBT Queer-ish” Super Bowl Logo
Pillion Earns Praise for Tender Portrayal of Young Queer Love
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How many episodes does Listen Up Girl have?

The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.

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