Family, this week on Queer News, Sam Nordquist is our top story as prosecutors reveal horrifying new details and expand charges in his brutal murder case. In politics, Montana delivers an unexpected win for trans rights, with nearly half of the state’s Republican lawmakers breaking ranks to defeat anti-trans bills. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom raises eyebrows by aligning with far-right extremist Charlie Kirk on a trans sports issue—what was he thinking? In culture and entertainment, MSNBC makes history with a groundbreaking new show featuring Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels, and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces her retirement after 20 seasons. Plus, a special queer book tip and an empowering word on resilience from Anna. Tap in, family—this is Queer News. 

Top Stories:  

⚖️ Justice for Sam Nordquist - Shocking new details emerge as prosecutors file additional charges in his horrific murder case. 🏳️‍⚧️ Montana’s unexpected win for trans rights - 29 Republicans break ranks to vote down extreme anti-trans bills.

🎤 Governor Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk - The California governor aligned with Charlie, an anti-LGBTQ extremist, on trans athletes. 

 

🎭 Culture & Entertainment:

📺 MSNBC makes history - Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels become the first Black gay men to co-host a major cable news show.

🏀 Diana Taurasi retires - Celebrating the WNBA legend after 20 years on the court.

📚 Queer book tip - Exploring Black queer ethics in Harlem’s historic underground.

 

💡 Plus, Anna’s Got a Word on rejection & resilience - because one "no" shouldn’t stop your dreams!

 

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4:16 - Justice for Sam Nordquist - Shocking new details emerge as prosecutors file additional charges in his horrific murder case. 8:52 - Montana’s unexpected win for trans rights - 29 Republicans break ranks to vote down extreme anti-trans bills.

14:31 - Governor Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk - The California governor aligned with Charlie, an anti-LGBTQ extremist, on trans athletes. 

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19:47 - Queer book tip - Exploring Black queer ethics in Harlem’s historic underground.

21:41 - MSNBC makes history - Jonathan Capehart & Eugene Daniels become the first Black gay men to co-host a major cable news show.

24:36 - Diana Taurasi retires - Celebrating the WNBA legend after 20 years on the court.

26:34 - Anna’s Got a Word on rejection & resilience - because one "no" shouldn’t stop your dreams!

 

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An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 9am CT. 

 

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