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Jonathan Estrada - Out Candidate for Pasadena City Council -- Author Adam-Michael James

Jonathan Estrada was born and raised in Pasadena by parents and grandparents who still live in the neighborhood and he is proud to call this city my home. He is running for Pasadena City Council District E to serve as an advocate for our community because he believes that investing in the district will bring value to the neighborhoods. Growing up, he attended Sparks Elementary School, San Jacinto Intermediate, and Sam Rayburn High School and later attended San Jacinto College before transferring to the University of Houston-Downtown to pursue Political Science and Government. He is currently studying Public Service Leadership at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He recently bought his first home in the district to stay in the community that he knows and loves.

Guest: Jonathan Estrada
https://www.estradaforpasadena.com 

We interview author Adam-Michael James.  Adam-Michael James is a child of the '70s who became interested in TV at an early age. "Bewitched" was the springboard; AMJ used to record episodes on cassette. This led to his first two "Bewitched" books: ultimate linear guide "The Bewitched Continuum" and imagined series finale "I, Samantha, Take This Mortal, Darrin." The latest is "Samantha's Seventies", which continues the Stephens saga. In addition, AMJ crafted the book and lyrics for the musical drama "The Nine Lives of L.M. Montgomery," which he hopes to see transferred to the screen, and has been writing opinion columns on soapcentral.com since 2009. AMJ currently lives in Prince Edward Island, Canada with his cat Shadow.

Guest: Adam-Michael James
https://www.cinephiled.com/genre/adam-michael-james/

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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AIDS Drug Program Funding in Texas - Anti Trans Legislation

We speak with Januari Fox about the current Texas Legislative session and the threat to the ADAP (AIDS drug assistance program). We also discuss the general legislation that is being pushed forward in this session.

GUEST: Januari Fox
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-antonio/news/2021/04/05/budget-crunch-for-texas-hiv-drug-program-creates-crisis-of-confidence

Then, we speak with Alexis Melvin about the bills threatening the trans community in the Texas legislature. There are so far more than 240 anti-LGBTQ bills under consideration in state legislatures across the country. Of those, more than 115 directly target transgender people and about half of those (more than 60 bills) would, like SB 29, ban transgender girls and women from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.This week alone, the Texas Legislature moved a total of five anti-LGBTQ bills including SB 29.

Guest: Alexis Melvin
https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/texas-senate-passes-anti-transgender-sports-ban-bill

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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Isabel Longoria - Harris County Elections Supervisor - Pride Project, Dr. Nathan Smith

We speak with Isabel Longoria about voting in Harris County. we speak about the progress made in 2020 and the ease of casting one's vote. Isabel was named the county's first ever Elections Supervisor.

GUEST: Isabel Longoria
https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/election/2020/11/18/isabel-longoria-sworn-in-as-harris-countys-first-ever-elections-administrator/

Then, we speak to folks at Project Pride about the work they are doing. Project PRIDE is a sex-positive group program for young gay/bi/queer men who are HIV-negative or do not know their status. It focuses on equipping participants to successfully cope with and build resilience to anti-gay/bisexual discrimination. It was designed by a team of LGBTQ and ally researchers who know that big and small instances of discrimination can be stressful. These instances of discrimination can add to poor mental health and poor coping skills, such as substance abuse and risky sexual behaviors. The primary goals of Project PRIDE are to: Decrease HIV risk behaviors and to Increase mental well-being They also empower participants to develop positive gay/bisexual identities and increase pride. They hope you will join them in learning how to deal with the stresses of being gay or bi in today's society.

GUEST: Dr. Nathan Smith
https://www.coreresearchteam.com/projectpride

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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We speak with Emmy Award-winning director Chris McKim about his stunning new documentary about the life of the great American artist David Wojnarowicz. The New Yorker Magazine has praised the film as "wondrous, intimate, and often outrage-inspiring biographical portrait of the artist and his times." It is screening as part of Films at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's virtual film series. Chris McKim helped create the hit series "RuPaul’s Drag Race" as show runner and executive producer for the first 4 seasons. In 2016 he co-directed & produced the Emmy-winning documentary "Out of Iraq" and most recently directed & produced "Freedia Got a Gun." We talk to him about Wojnarowicz, RuPaul, and "Freedia Got a Gun. "

GUEST: Chris McKim
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Then we speak local artist, Koomah + The Locas in their newest exhibit, "ArtCade". Fresh Arts, formerly “Spacetaker,” has grown from being a space for Houston artists to promote their work into a multifaceted organization dedicated to nurturing an arts ecosystem that positions artists for success. Fresh Arts’ newest program for 2021, The Space Taking Artist Residency, calls back to its roots. 

GUEST: Koomah
https://fresharts.org

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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We speak with new out general manager of KPFT, David Baes. We will discuss his background and his vision for KPFT. Baes is considering an improved music-based format. His goal is to not only freshen the station’s sound and make it more consistent, but also expand listener demographics to attract a younger audience that will sustain the station in the decades to come. Plans are underway for a more diverse, progressive playlist not found on other stations. By featuring local artists who are considered “too fringe” for mainstream stations, as well as local news and information geared to Houstonians’ interests, Baes believes KPFT can become true “community radio.”

GUEST: David Baes
https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2021/03/grassroots-radio/

We speak with Eddie Robinson, the voice of Houston Public Media's Morning Edition coverage for seven straight years. Robinson, who has been with Houston Public Media since 2014, has anchored the station's drive time radio coverage on News 88.7 FM while also co-hosting special TV 8 programming like Houston in Black and White, moderating candidate forums, and most recently, taking part in a one-on-one discussion with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. as part of the station's multimedia coverage looking at the history and culture of the Black church in America. The newsman isn't leaving the station. But he is taking on a new role as host and executive producer of a new weekly talk show and podcast called "I See U", focused on racial equality and social justice.

GUEST: Eddie Robinson
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2021/03/05/392946/eddie-robinson-houston-public-media-anchor-of-7-years-leaves-morning-chair-for-talk-show/?fbclid=IwAR1ESqUNQFThoPUZXvZuOhZYHPPtfx_8CpVZiStbo9cV-NOPeVBgJw54oGE

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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We speak with Eddie Robinson from Houston Public Media who is creating a new program/podcast called "I See You". We speak about his new show and what he hopes to accomplish with this program. The show will air Saturdays at 1pm on Houston Public Media.

GUEST: Eddie Robinson
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/

Then, we speak with community activist Brandon Mack about Houston black history including notable people in the city who have contributed to its history.

Guest: Brandon Mack

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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We speak with activist Shelley Kennedy about her work in the community, her run for city council and the work she did for the recent winter storm.

Guest: Shelley Kennedy

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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We speak about the Equality Act currently in congress. The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs, and jury service.

GUEST: Andrew Edmonson
https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-equality-act

We speak with Dr. Jill Carroll about the upcoming Gender 101 discussion. Jill Carroll is a scholar, writer and consultant who earned her Ph.D. in philosophy of religion from Rice University in 1994. She has published numerous books and articles in her field of specialty as well as in world religions, and religion and public life. 

GUEST: Dr. Jill Carroll 
http://www.jillcarroll.com

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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John Huckaby aids foundation Houston AIDS walk during the pandemic Bree Fram trans military ban overturn
We speak with CEO john huckaby about the  AIDS Foundation Houston. Annual AIDS walkfundariser in the time of Covid

 Guest: john Huckaby CEO AIDS foundation houston
https://www.aidswalkhouston.org/

Then we speak with Bree Fram of  Sparta a transgender military organization about the monumental overturn of the Transgender miltary ban

Guest:Bree Fram
https://spartapride.org/

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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James Lee-Legacy Community Health Govt Relations Manager/ Crew discuss Biden Administration (so far)....

We speak with James Lee, manager of Government Relations, Legacy Community Health about the new Texas legislative session and ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) and working with state legislators. We discuss the outlook for this and other LGBT related programs.

GUEST: James Lee
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/

We then discuss the first fews weeks of the Biden administration. Discussion includes the cabinet appointments and other official appointments. We also talk about the historic Equality Act.

GUEST: Jack Valinski and Bryan Hlavinka 

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ and
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