Sidebar with John Duran

Dr. Don Kilhefner who is one of the leading psycho/social voices in the LGBT world. He started the first LGBT center and parade in the USA. We talk with him about his latest book, what happens when LGBT people hit a mid life crisis, and more!

Our great lineup this week!

Segment one - Karen Ocamb joins us in studio to talk about whats happening in Venezuela and much more!

Segment two - Pezhmun Ghiassi - A young author who talks to us about his experiences  growing up gay in Iran and serving in the military. 

Segment three - David Ayon a professor who has taught at USC. He talks with us in studio about the current immigration crisis in the US and so much more!

Sidebar With John Duran Lineup!

First Segment - We have Jeffrey Sanker the founder of the annual White Party. We talk with him about the history of the White Party over the decades.

Second Segment - Phill Wilson, a longtime African American HIV Activist talks to us about HIV, Black LGBT community, and much more!

Third Segment - Jackie Subeck, is an expert on the marijuana policy for the state of CA. She talks with us about everything marijuana related from recreational to medicinal use.

We have three amazing guests!

In our first segment, we have Dina LaPolt, an out lesbian attorney who was in Billboard Magazines Top Power 100. She represents a wide range of artists from Steven Tyler/Aerosmith to Deadmau5!

In the second segment, Don Mueller joins us. He is one of the first sheriff deputies to come out of the closet. We discuss being openly LGBT in law enforcement and the changes that have occurred.

Lastly, we have Michael Gottlieb who is an LA physician credited with being one of the co discoverers of the HIV virus in 1981. We will be talking about the early years of the epidemic and where we are today.

We have quite the line-up this week!

In our first segment, an interview with former gay chairman of the CA Democratic Party, Eric Bauman. We discussed CA Democratic party politics as well as the presidency of the United Sates.

In the second segment, we have Mary Lucey who is a founding member of ACT UP Los Angeles from the 1980s.  She is one of the few women involved with ACT UP in the fight against AIDS.

Lastly, we have legal expert Steve Meister joining us to discuss a variety of issues including Jussie Smollett, the Mueller Report, and more!

We've got Hernan Molina, a lobbyist for the city of Weho on all issues concerning the LGBT community.

Chris, the Tournament Director for Dinah Shore Weekend joins us on the phone lines.

Jon Bozeman drops by the studio to talk about conversion therapy!

Lastly, we have James Duke Mason discussing the boycott on the Beverly Hills Hotel and much more!

In the first segment, we have James Wen from the LA Transgendered advisory council stopping by!

In the second segment, Mike Rizzo from the LA LGBT center joins us to discuss the dangers of fentanyl overdoses in the LGBT community.

The third segment, features Durk Dehner the head of the Tom of Finland Foundation to discuss the history of the leather community,Tom of Finland, and its future.

Last, we have NYC Disc Jockey Erik Izquierdo to discuss Disco Music and bringing it back for the future.

Sidebar With John Duran Lineup! 

First Segment: We talk with the Program Director at Channel Q as he gives us insight about station!

Second Segment: Interview with Doctor Ken Howard (gay psychologist). We discuss why heteronormative relationship systems and traditions don't always fit with LGBT couples.

Third Segment: Interview with Tracy Evans, the Ride Director for the Aids/LifeCycle. We talk about the annual ride and how people can sign up, ride, and sponsor others!

In the first segment, an interview with Armen Abelyan who is apart of GALAS (Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society.) A discussion about the violence and discrimination against LGBT people in Armenia.

In the second segment, an interview with Karen Ocamb an LGBT Journalist and Historian. A discussion about the Equality Act by Nancy Pelosi in DC and the history on vetoing bill AB 101.

In the third segment, an interview with Mariah Hanson who is the founder of Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs. A discussion about upcoming events later this month.