Radio SGN

After a long hiatus, Radio SGN is back once again with a brand new season and first episode for 2026!

In this episode, SGN Managing Editor Madison Jones sat down with transgender woman candidate for the 37th WA state-level congressional district Jaelynn Scott.

Madison asked Scott about her campaign's policy platform as well as her work being Executive Director of local non-profit Lavender Rights Project.

Thank you to Jaelynn for coming by the office to speak with us about her campaign and the critical issues the community currently faces.

Who would you like us to interview next? Let us know in the comments below!

Support the Seattle Gay News: Celebrate 52 Years with Us!

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In preparation for the upcoming Nov. 4th election, SGN Managing Editor Madison Jones interviewed Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson about her policy platform, life's work as an activist, favorite book, and what it is like raising a daughter in one of the most expensive city in the US. The SGN Editorial Board is also proud to announce it is endorsing Katie Wilson for the Seattle mayoral race! Check out the full written endorsement for candidate Wilson on our website at https://www.sgn.org, and in our November "Holidays" issue dropping in-print on Oct. 30th 🎃Support the Seattle Gay News: Celebrate 51 Years with Us!As the third-oldest LGBTQIA+ newspaper in the United States, the Seattle Gay News (SGN) has been a vital independent source of news and entertainment for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since 1974. As we celebrate our 51st year, we need your support to continue our mission.

A monthly contribution will ensure that SGN remains a beacon of truth and a virtual gathering place for community dialogue. Help us keep printing and providing a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices.How you can donate!Using the link: https://givebutter.com/6lZnDB Or text “SGN” to 53-555

In preparation for the upcoming Nov. 4th elections, SGN Editors Calvin Jay Emerson and Madison Jones interviewed over video call Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell as he seeks re-election for a second term in office. Seeking to delve deeper into the experiences and decisions that have informed the mayor's approach to life and governance throughout his career, from being an attorney in Omaha, NE to taking on Seattle's top executive spot in 2022, the SGN took a more non-traditional line of questioning going through a plethora of topics with Seattle's mayor spanning from his high school football days, to his thoughts on whether he has genuine progressive bona fides in this race. Since recording and uploading this interview, the SGN has already announced that it will be endorsing Harrell's opponent, Katie Wilson, in the upcoming Nov. 4th election. Find the written endorsement at the link below, and stay tuned for the Wilson interview episode coming soon!

https://www.sgn.org/story/159305/News/Seattle/A%20new%20way%20forward%20for%20Seattle%3A%20The%20case%20for%20Katie%20Wilson

Welcome to the third episode of: SGN Out Loud! A new podcast series where staff at the Seattle Gay News do weekly deep dives into the topics and issues that most greatly impact our LGBTQIA+ community.In this week's episode, Managing Editor Madison Jones has a conversation with Executive Director of African Human Rights Coalition Melanie Nathan. Melanie is a Queer, South African–born human rights lawyer with over two decades of on-the-ground experience advocating for the rights of LGBTQIA+ Africans. In this discussion, Melanie sheds light on the deep ties Watoto Child Care Ministries in Uganda has had with the "Kill the Gays" laws of that country, and the current struggles LGBTQIA+ Africans are facing due to the Trump administration cutting funding to USAID. Watoto is a religious organization based in Uganda, founded in 1984 by Gary Skinner, an evangelical missionary born in Zimbabwe and raised in Canada, and his spouse Marylin. It has faced over a decade of anti-LGBTQIA+ and human rights abuse allegations. Thank you so very much to Melanie for agreeing to sit down and interview with us! The Watoto church story can be found on our website at: https://www.sgn.org/story/157461/News...And you can support Melanie's work at her website: https://www.africanhrc.org/Support the Seattle Gay News: Celebrate 51 Years with Us!As the third-oldest LGBTQIA+ newspaper in the United States, the Seattle Gay News (SGN) has been a vital independent source of news and entertainment for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since 1974. As we celebrate our 51st year, we need your support to continue our mission.A monthly contribution will ensure that SGN remains a beacon of truth and a virtual gathering place for community dialogue. Help us keep printing and providing a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices.How you can donate!Using this link: givebutter.com/6lZnDBText “SGN” to 53-555

Welcome to the second episode of: SGN Out Loud! A new podcast series where staff at the Seattle Gay News do weekly deep dives into the topics and issues that most greatly impact our LGBTQIA+ community.In this week's episode, Managing Editor Madison Jones has a conversation with Glen Stellmacher about his above-the-fold investigative feature on Israeli security training institute ASTI and its founder Yisroel Stefansky, creating ties with Seattle officials spanning from the Seattle Fire Department, Police, Office of Emergency Management, and former mayor Ed Murray's delegation to Israel in 2015.Thank you so very much Glen for agreeing to sit down and interview with us! Glen's story can be found on our website at: https://www.sgn.org/story/156462/News...

Radio SGN's Out Loud! A new podcast series where staff at the Seattle Gay News do weekly deep dives into the topics and issues that most greatly impact our LGBTQIA+ community.

We are launching this first episode by discussing the passing of legendary Seattle drag queen: Miss Roxy Doll, also featured as the front-page story of our August 2025 issue. Moderated by SGN Associate Editor CJ Emerson, the episode is broken into 5 sections: 1. Introduction by Renee Raketty (Owner/Publisher) 2. Conversation with co-authors Nova Berger (Contributing Writer) and Madison Jones (Managing Editor)3. Interview with Roxy's longtime friend Boy Mike4. Interview with Roxy's drag daughter Delulu Lemon Doll5. Announcement of Roxy Doll's Celebration of Life service hosted by SGN given by Madison Jones (Managing Editor)

Benny is out of town, and while the cat is away, Lindsey and Cameron bring listeners a very special holiday episode.

Lindsey interviews comedy theater duo James and Jamesy about their holiday show and more.

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Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane

Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks

Co-hosts Benny, Lindsey, and Cameron talk about queer housing, fraud in Florida, and what qualifies as an actual Halloween costume.

Lindsey interviews visual artist Rafael Soldi.

Soldi's website: https://rafaelsoldi.com/

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Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane

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Co-hosts Benny Loy and Lindsey Anderson share some of their favorite Halloween movies, as Spokane continues to live up to an unfortunate reputation.

Lindsey interviews SGN contributing writer Ian Crowley.

Odyssey Youth Movement: https://www.odysseyyouth.org/

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Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane

Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks

Lindsey, Benny, and Cameron are back with a lot to say about "family vloggers," and a new, groundbreaking subject for country songs.

Lindsey interviews famed American songwriter and producer Desmond Child about being Queer in the music industry and much more.

Desmond Child's skin care products: https://www.vidalocaskinlife.com/

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Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane

Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks