Queer Times

Harrison and Kristen take a deep dive into the cultural obsession with Jeffrey Epstein, asking what the public really wants from “the list,” what justice even looks like in a media-driven world, and why conspiracy culture has taken such a tight grip on both the left and the right.

From Ghislaine Maxwell’s suspicious transfer to the endless suicides surrounding the case, the hosts explore how shame, secrecy, and sensationalism warp our collective understanding of truth—and how queer communities, in particular, are forced to navigate systems built to obscure and protect the powerful.

It’s honest, it’s furious, and it might make you question everything you think you know.

This week, Kristen and Harrison celebrate the power of queer joy and resistance, Provincetown-style. From dunk tank fundraisers at Girl Splash and Summer of Sass to the electric culture of women’s basketball and the unstoppable energy of the WNBA’s Ellie the Elephant, this episode is full of community wins.

But they also take a deeper look at how symbols like the American flag have been weaponized against marginalized groups—and how queer people and allies are reclaiming them. From Alexis Bittar’s new documentary Reclaiming the Flag to the sharp political satire of South Park, Harrison and Kristen explore how culture, comedy, and collective action can inspire pride, even in tough times.

Provincetown’s Bear Week winds down, but Kristen and Harrison are just getting started. They unpack everything from the shifting body politics of queer spaces (and yes, a little bit of dark room etiquette) to the latest drama in the WNBA, expansion teams, and the big money shaping women’s sports.

Then, the tone shifts as they honor the life and legacy of queer poet Andrea Gibson, reflecting on what it means to live openly, vulnerably, and loudly. Finally, they dive into the shocking end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, connecting the dots between media power, political influence, and how corporations silence voices that speak truth to power.

It’s part messy queer joy, part cultural deep dive, and all Queer Times.

In this week’s episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen dive deep into the historic win of Zoran Mamdani in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary and what it reveals about the shifting tides of American politics. From ranked choice voting and Democratic Party hypocrisy to rising stars like Deja Foxx and Kat Abu, the hosts dissect the generational clash between progressive idealism and entrenched establishment power. They take on housing as a human right, the collapse of trust in both parties, and ask the question on everyone’s mind: is this the death rattle of the old guard—or just the beginning of real change?

In this unflinching episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen return to the mic after a chaotic few weeks to unpack the state of a country in crisis. From hate crimes during Provincetown’s Circuit Week to the deadly floods in Texas and the dystopian horror of “Alligator Alcatraz,” this episode dives deep into the increasingly normalized cruelty in American politics.
They explore the failures of emergency response, the scapegoating of immigrants, and how fear is being weaponized to distract from real issues like healthcare, infrastructure, and community safety.
Equal parts furious and fearless, this episode asks: what happens when we stop recognizing each other’s humanity—and how do we fight to bring it back?

It’s the end of Pride month, and we’re getting personal.

In this episode, Kristen and Harrison rewind the clock and open up about their coming out journeys—what they knew, what they didn’t, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. From kindergarten crushes and Catholic school gender confusion to “big top energy” on the playground, they share the first sparks of queerness that shaped who they are today.

It’s funny, tender, and real—because while no two queer stories are the same, there’s something universal in the journey toward living out loud.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, suicide prevention resources, and queer erasure.
📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org. For LGBTQ+ youth, additional support is available at TheTrevorProject.org.

This week’s Breaking News dives into the quiet, calculated removal of LGBTQ+ resources from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The move—reportedly driven by Trump ally Richard Grenell—strips life-saving mental health support from queer and trans people under the guise of “neutrality.” We ask: when a hotline drops queer visibility, who exactly is it still serving?

Then, in our evergreen segment, we look at the broader right-wing campaign to defund care, rewrite visibility, and weaponize mental health. From tokenized representation to deliberate policy harm, we unpack how “inclusive” language gets hijacked—and what queer support actually requires.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, substance use, and inpatient mental health care. If you're in crisis or need support, you are not alone.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the U.S.

In this episode of Queer Times, Kristen and Harrison open up about their own mental health journeys. They discuss how trauma and identity collide to shape queer mental health—and how community, medication, and honesty can offer a path forward.

It’s vulnerable, unscripted, and maybe exactly what someone needs to hear.

This week, Kristen and Harrison open with the immigration protests in Los Angeles that erupted into violence—and were met with near-total silence from major news outlets. At the same time, Trump and Elon Musk are publicly feuding over loyalty, legacy, and who controls the narrative on the right. The chaos is loud, but somehow the real stories—like people getting tear-gassed in LA—still get ignored.

In this week’s Breaking News, we unpack Trump’s latest assault on higher education—calling out Harvard by name as a symbol of elitism and liberal decay. But what’s really behind this attack? And how is it shaping the Republican strategy around culture wars and queer erasure?

Then in our evergreen conversation, we dive into Pride Month. From exclusive parties and rainbow capitalism to the tension between protest and performance, we ask: is Pride still serving the queer community—or just selling to it? And what would it mean to reclaim it for everyone, not just the most palatable few?