The Gaily Show

Ellie Krug is here to talk about her new book Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life. She is an award-winning and national recognized speaker and workshop presenter on human inclusivity and how to be welcoming to transgender humans. She is the host of The Illegal Trans Woman on AM950 Radio. Connect with Ellie: https://elliekrug.com. Listen to the Illegal Trans Woman: https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-illegal-trans-woman/

Get your copy of Being Ellen here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780988698932

Plus, Tammye Nash, Managing Editor of the Dallas Voice returns with new reporting from Texas.

Dallas Voice just started its 42nd year as the Voice of the LGBTQ Community in North Texas and beyond. Visit their website at https://DallasVoice.com and their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and BlueSky.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

GALA Choruses are for more than singing. Dr. Gerald Gurss, Artistic Director of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus joins us to talk how the Chorus builds community. Plus, we talk about their upcoming concert: Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels with Tony Award-Winning Guest Artist Alex Newell. Get your tickets: https://www.tcgmc.org/jingle-bells-jazz-noels

Writer and journalist Adam Rhodes joins us in the second half hour to talk about his recent article for Bolts Magazine headlined “In Illinois, Trans People With Criminal Records Still Face Hurdles to Changing Their Names” https://boltsmag.org/illinois-name-changes/

Plus, the Epstein Fallout continues and Jim talks about Steven Bannon’s role in trying to make america like Epstein again. Ye-ah. And there’s a congressional election we are tracking in Tennessee next week. We’ll update you about it.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, Gay Literature, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

Starting today we’re starting a new partnership with author and critic Ilana Masad. She will join us on the third Fridays of the month to share LGBTQ books you need to be reading. Today’s books:

Then, Jim and I give you our reviews of Netflix’s Boots, FX’s English Teacher, and Hulu’s Golden Girls: 40 Years of Friendship

Ilana Masad is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and criticism whose work has been widely published. She holds a PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is the author of the novels All My Mother’s Lovers and Beings, as well as the coeditor of the forthcoming anthology Here for All the Reasons: Why We Watch The Bachelor. https://www.ilanamasad.com/

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, Gay Literature, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

Who knew that you could sell beer, launch a progressive podcast, found a super pac, and fight the old boys network in Northern Wisconsin. But Kirk Bangstad is doing all of that and more in Wisconsin. He joins us to unpack how each part of his business works and the fight to save democracy. Learn more here: https://www.minocquabrewingcompany.com/pages/about-us

Read Minocqua Brewing Company Times on Substack: https://minocquabrewingcompanytimes.substack.com

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

The Epstein Files will be released (pending Trump’s signature). But has he figured out a loophole? A lot of people are struggling with their homosexuality, gender identity, or sexuality at the holidays. We talk about how to navigate it. Plus, Jake Wittich is back with new reporting on an alleged terror plot against Chicago Pride and events throughout Chicago for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This year marks the news outlet’s 40th anniversary of uplifting queer stories, reporting with Pride and chronicling LGBTQ+ history. Visit https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters to sign up for the publication’s weekly LGBTQ+ news updates.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

It’s time to get serious about taxes. But what taxes Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos should we levy on them to pay their fair share? We take a look. Plus, the Epstein vote took place Tuesday in the US House. And Trump just nominated an anti-trans lawyer to be a federal judge – specifically because he is anti-trans.

Link to the Economic Policy Institute’s Tax Proposals: https://www.epi.org/publication/raising-taxes-on-the-ultrarich-a-necessary-first-step-to-restore-faith-in-american-democracy-and-the-public-sector/

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

MN State Representative Liz Reyer (DFL, 52-A) joins us to talk about the economy and affordability, healthcare, housing, and the impact of the Trump administration on Minnesota.

Plus, American’s convoluted thinking about America according to two new polls. Over two-thirds of the country disapprove of Trump and the economy, but the majority think he’s the solution. Huh? Plus, MAGA’s relentless pursuit of the Epstein Files is part of their deeply ingrained conspiracy theory that all their enemies are pedophiles–including the LGBTQ community.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). We cover LGBT news, LGBT politics, LGBT books, and LGBT movies in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington DC, and Texas. Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org #thegailyshow #lgbtnews #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqpodcast

Carlisle Evans Peck is back with a new album “The Lines in My Hands”. They have an upcoming release show on December 4th at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis! Connect with Carlisle here: https://www.carlisleevanspeck.com.Get tickets to the album release party here: https://www.thecedar.org/events/carlisle-evans-peck-with-mckain-lakey-and-proper-t

Plus, Ryan Collett’s new novel George Falls Through Time has been called “breathtaking and brilliant” by Garrard Conley. Ryan joins us to discuss. Connect with Ryan here: https://ryancollett.com. Pre-order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780063463509

He also hosts the very popular YouTube channel RJ Knits. Watch it @RJKnits or https://www.youtube.com/@RJKnits

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org. Every Friday we cover LGBTQ culture and entertainment. We feature LGBT books, LGBT music, and LGBT film.

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Minnesota State Representative Leigh Finke (DFL-66A) unpacks the impacts of the 2025 election, the effects of the Trump Administration’s anti-queer and trans executive orders and funding retractions, the anti-trans Supreme Court, and the outlook for the Minnesota LGBTQ community.

Connect with Rep. Finke here: https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15575

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org

Joe Reberkenny, White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade, joins us to discuss Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva’s swearing in to the House of Representatives. Joe had an exclusive one on one with her. Yesterday was Veterans Day and Joe has new reporting on the status of trans service members. Plus, we can’t get enough talking about Kim Davis’ loss and Joe will talk about his new reporting on that story.

Joe Reberkenny is the White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade. He is a graduate of American University where he studied Broadcast Journalism and Political Science with a focus on gender, race, and politics. He covers LGBTQ issues and political news with a particular passion for exploring queer history in the nation’s capital. Read all of his reporting here: https://www.washingtonblade.com/author/joe-reberkenny/

Since 1969, The Washington Blade has been the nation’s independent source for fearless reporting earning the paper the moniker “the newspaper of record for the LGBTQ+ community.” Read their award-winning journalism at more than 100 locations throughout the DC region and online at washingtonblade.com.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org

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