Queer State of Mind

The girls go in a lot on this episode - from Trump to the Cover Boy, to Real O'Neal's bisexual faux-pas getting called out by former Grey's star Sara Ramirez. The hosts also chime in on the Grammys and are joined by one of our favorite guest co-hosts Lis.

It's our first QSOM Brunch Takeover hosted by our friends Tayo and Erica and Saidue joins live from the party while Orie and Deron hold it down in the studio. Our hosts talk politics, #BlackGaySlay, Melissa McCarthy playing Trump and more news and shade. Plus we have an extended dance mix with hot house, trance and club tracks for your life.

Orie and Saidue are joined by guest co-hosts Barry and Eddie and they talk Black History Month, Miss Universe, Beyonce's photo announcement and why gurls are dropping Uber. Plus, our guest, baritone Barry Robinson talks about his upcoming shows around the area and around the world. Linda Eder gets the honor of being our vocal master this week, and a dance break that takes you back.

We're joined in the studio by special guest co-host Jose, and it's a week in to the administration of President Trump. And boy was it a week. Listen to everyone's reaction to the news and alternative facts presented. Saidue explains the Jollof rice phenomenon and why it always causes an uproar, goes in on Jada again, plus the hosts talk about Hidden Figures, Nashville and the Oscar nominations. This week's music vocal masters are the best one hit wonders of the 90s and we debut the new hit track from Missy Elliot, "I'm Better."

It's the first show after Donald Trump becomes President Trump, and the girls have a lot to say. We're joined live from the Women's March on Washington by fellow RFB host Took Edalow from What Would Save the World on Wednesdays at 3. We follow up on the Jennifer Holliday controversy, give their take on the hilarious display on UK's Judge Rinder, discuss the feasibility of dipping pizza in milk and other nonsense. Vocal master stylings from Miss Anita Baker,

The QSOM hosts are joined by special guest Cameron, and they're still reeling from the fallout from Kim Burrell's comments. Plus the hosts talk about special foods from home, give reactions to President Obama's bromantic honor of Vice President Joe Biden, discuss the decision for Jennifer Holliday to perform, then not perform at the inauguration and more. Our guest Cameron discusses his project collecting the stories of fellow people of Liberian descent. And, get your life with the music of Dame Shirley Bassey and Jennifer Holliday.

Former co-host of Queer Minded SaRea and special guest Garth join us as we approach the end of 2016 after turkey day. Saidue tells stories of how he gets conned into driving to the casino during Thanksgiving, the OSU/Michigan Game, the pettiness of it all post-election and other holiday stories. Plus, the hosts discuss the Soul Train awards , the new face of white supremacy, femme drag, TV dish and more. Rock out to music from our vocal master Heart,

We're joined in the studio by special guest co-host Deron, and the snow has come to Brooklyn. Join the children as they discuss the blow up over Kim Burrell, Mariah Carey's epic win of a fail performance, why we're lightweight mad but not really at Vivica Fox. Plus we delve into a conversation about the divas and more. This episode's vocal master, Mariah Carey, of course.

Join us for a look back at the past year with interviews from Deitre, Robbyne Kaamil, Chris Harder & Honey Davenport and more!

We're trying to figure out what comes next after the election of Donald Trump. We're breaking down the vote, giving our thoughts and healing with the help of our vocal master Tori Amos. Plus, The Root took the bullet and tried the Neiman Marcus collard greens...y'all already know.