The Gaily Show

John Parker kicks things off with author Audrey Goldberg to dive into the release of her new witchy sapphic rom-com, Vengefully Matched, alongside the alarming rise of banned books in public schools. Executive producer Jim Pounds jumps on the mic later to help welcome local actor Adam Qualls for a behind-the-scenes look at his long-running role as Grandpa Who in the Children’s Theatre Company production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

John Parker speaks with writer and professor Chris Stedman to explore the deep roots of intergenerational queer and trans mutual aid. Chris shares his work on the “We Help Us” project, an initiative dedicated to archiving everyday stories of community care from the AIDS crisis to modern times. He also breaks down how these vital support networks operate on a grassroots level.

John Parker and Jim Pounds kick off the show previewing Local LGBTQ Media Giving Day before diving into an insightful discussion with Fair Wisconsin’s Abigail Swetz and Sean O’Brien on state political races. Later, Washington Blade White House correspondent Joe Reberkenny breaks down the LGBTQ candidates running for Congress in the upcoming election cycle.

John Parker was joined by Washington Blade White House correspondent Joe Reberkenny. They break down the LGBTQ candidates running for Congress, Donald Trump’s offensive remarks toward a South Carolina candidate, and the restoration of the 988 Press 3 crisis line for LGBTQ youth.

John Parker and Jim Pounds unpack a sweeping North Dakota Supreme Court ruling restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth with Gender Justice senior staff attorney Greta Weisner. Mercedes Plendl then joins the conversation to outline how the PFUND Foundation is actively empowering the community through its new financial planning series and upcoming scholarship grants. The hosts also share details on how listeners can support queer journalism during the upcoming Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day.

The GailyShow 10.5.2026

Matthew Berg is Director and Programmer at Flip the Script Film Festival. Kim van Alkemade is the author of the new novel Upstate.

Lisa M. Stulberg is author of How to Win a Culture War: LGBTQ+ Social Change Through Pop Culture

Fernando Z. López is the Senior Strategist and Creating Change Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. Jake Wittich is Managing Editor of Windy City Times.