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This month we talk with representatives from Mental Health America of California about how they support local organizations that provide vital mental health support for LGBTQ+ people in our state. LIVE (LGBTQ+ Inclusivity, Visibility and Empowerment) is a program of changemakers, that celebrates LGBTQ+ diversity, and creates a more inclusive world where LGBTQ+ community members can live authentically. LIVE creates positive change by uplifting and empowering individuals to bolster their voices in policy, stigma reduction and unifying community.  Finn Deerhart talks with Charlie J. Stephens (they/them), a queer, non-binary author and bookshop owner in Oregon. Their debut novel, “A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest,” was published by Torrey House Press in April 2024. It was long-listed for The Center For Fiction’s 2024 First Novel Prize and was a finalist for the Oregon Book Awards/Ken Kesey Award for Fiction. It was awarded the Leslie Feinberg Award in Trans and Gender-Variant Literature and the Bronze Foreword Indies Award in LGBTQ+ fiction in 2025.

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Mental Health America of California

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Happy Pride Month! We are celebrating with two guests including Charley Beal, president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation, who will tell us all about how the rainbow Pride flag is flying once again at the Stonewall National Monument despite the wishes of the Trump administration.  Finn Deerhart will introduce you to Court Vox, a somatic sex and intimacy coach who will talk about his work and Pride.

Charles Beale, President of the Gilbert Baker Foundation

Court Vox, founder of The BodyVox

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Gilbert Baker Foundation

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Tonight we have two locals with us to share their stories and really interesting work. We start with Jill Nagle, who I met randomly while having coffee at my new favorite coffee shop, Pillowfight, in Kenwood. Jill has been an activist, author, and is now developing an innovative conflict mediation app. And then Finn Deerhart shares his conversation with Nick Schwanz from Solar Punk Farms in Guernville. Nick is a climate activist, consultant, and educator. Solar Punk Farms is “a space filled with tomatoes and chickens , ideas, activism, art, and joy. ”

Nick Schwanz

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Mendful

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This month Nathan Manske, founder and creator of I’m From Driftwood.com returns with some exciting news about what’s coming up next with this amazing story-telling archive.

Finn Deerhart talks with Jordy Rosenberg, an author and a professor in the department of English and Associated MFA Faculty in the Program for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

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Im From Driftwood

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This month we celebrate women’s history month with two guests.  First,  Finn Deerhart talks with Ray Stoeve, the author of the young adult novels Worst-Case Scenario, The Summer Love Strategy, Arden Grey, and Between Perfect and Real. They also contributed to the young adult anthology Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance.  Then, Raif Derrazi shares his conversation with Amelia Rock PhD, MS, and discusses her work addressing the social determinants of health as it relates to the HIV epidemic. We’ll address what ‘social determinants of health’ is, how it impacts your life, and what you can do about it.

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Author Website: https://raystoeve.com/

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This month Gerard Koskovich returns and joins Dr. Jen Reck to talk about their new history of San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood titled, “The Castro.”  This new publication just scratches the surface of a long and detailed history of the neighborhood and it’s place in greater San Francisco gay history.  Gerard and Jen are working on a more expansive volume and want to hear from you about your history in the Castro.

Finn Deerhart shares his conversation with Devlin Shand, one of the founders of Queer Arts Featured, a gallery and performance space located in Harvey Milks former camera store location. Devlin talks about how art and performance is an important form of activism in today’s challenging world.

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Finn Deerhart

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This month we talk with Roberto Ordenana, CEO of the GLBT Historical Society, and Gerard Koskovich, one of the founding members of the GLBT Historical Society. As the federal administration continues its efforts to erase us, the GLBT Historical Society is doubling down to ensure we remain visible.  We’ll also talk with David Robinson about activism in today’s challenging times. David was a member of ACTUP and knows how to fight back.

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GLBT Historical Society

GLBT Museum

Gerard Koskovich

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One of the most popular series on Netflix this fall was “Boots” – a story based on the life of Greg Cope White as told in his book, “The Pink Marine.”  A month after the Department of War criticized the show, Netflix announced that they are canceling production of the 2nd season.

Greg White joins us this month to share more about his life, what it was like to see it come alive on TV, and to reflect on the purge of transgender people from today’s military.

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This month we introduce you to Kevin McAllister, the new executive director of Face to Face. Kevin will share his story with us as well as his vision for Face to Face. Raif Derrazi will have this month’s HIV news round-up and Finn Deerhart will share his conversation with Rick Miller, a psychotherapist, public speaker, podcaster, workshop presenter, interviewer, and author.

Rick Miller

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Face to Face

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Finn Deerhart

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Join us and meet Episcopal Priest, Bill Glenn. Bill was recently ordained after serving the LGBTQ+ community for his working life. His new book, “I Came Here Seeking A Person: A Vital Story Of Grace” tells the story of his life growing up in the Catholic Church.  He will fill us in on how he ended up getting ordained this last summer. Finn Deerhart talk with Griffin Hansbury, author of “Some Strange Music Draws Me In.” Raif Derrazi will have this month HIV news roundup and Finn Deerhart discusses  Griffin Hansbury’s artistic process in becoming the author he is today, the “more and more” of gender, the potential multiplicity of masculinity, and what an honest excavation of gender—both personally and collectively—might offer us as we navigate these challenging times on Earth.

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I Came Here Seeking A Person

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