On the latest episode of The Advocates podcast, the show dedicated to LGBTQ issues across generations, singer-songwriter Mary La joins co-hosts Tracy E. Gilchrist and Daniel Reynolds to talk about her upcoming book of poetry, Shame is an Ocean I Swim Across. The three also discuss the midterm elections and what it would feel like if Republicans had won yet again.

For hot topics, Tracy and Jessie break down the rainbow wave of elected LGBTQ candidates during the midterm elections, the horrific shooting in Thousand Oaks, and the failure of our current President to show empathy for the victims of the apocalyptic California wildfires. For homework, the two cohosts talk about Supergirl and the introductions of the world's first live-action transgender superhero.

The Advocates podcast is a biweekly series from the world's most influential LGBTQ magazine, where hosts Jessie "Gender" Earl and Tracy E. Gilchrist break down the biggest stories in queer news, along with numerous LGBTQ guests. Don't miss a single episode by subscribing on iTunes, Soundcloud, or Google Play.