The Gaily Show

Christopher Kane returns to the Gaily Show to give us an inside look at what’s happening in DC. Christopher is the White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade. Read Christopher’s reporting here: https://www.washingtonblade.com/author/christopher-kane/ Learn more about the Washington Blade and it’s membership plans here https://washingtonblade.ac-page.com/support-washington

Infamous fabulist George Santos is headed to jail for the many, many, many lies he told. Plus Caitlin Jenner is begging for money for her legal defense against allegations of financial malfeasance. Oh, did we mention Trump just pardoned a Nevada politician who paid for cosmetic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer?

It’s election day in Canada, we take a look to see if there are any anti-LGBTQ attack ads. Minnesota sues Trump (again). This time for banning funding for schools who have trans athletes. Poland repeals it’s final “LGBTQ-free” zone. And in another installment of “Is It Left-Wing Extremism?” We take a look at universal healthcare in of MAGA’s favorite places int he world. Plus, election day in Minnesota tomorrow as the Dems look to flip a seat in the Minnesota state senate.

Craig Johnson returns to the Gaily Show to talk about Joyful Noise which opens tonight at Bucket Brigade in St. Paul. Plus, Max Wojtanowicz joins us to discuss the gay rom com Significant Other which opens at Lyric Arts this May.

For tickets to Joyful Noise: https://www.bucketbrigadetheater.com/joyful-noise/

For tickets to Significant Other: https://www.lyricarts.org/significant-other

It’s our weekly Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode and we have Gender Justice’s Noah Parrish (Communications Director) and Monica Meyer (Political Director and Trans Equity Trainer), who will share their Trans Equity training! A perfect opportunity to connect with Gender Justice’s excellent educational resources. Learn more about Gender Justice’s trainings here: https://www.genderjustice.us/work/trans-equity-trainings/ and their advocacy work here: https://www.genderjustice.us/our-work/

Managing Editor for the Windy City Times’ Jake Wittich returns to the show to break down their recent reporting on the LGBTQ community. Read Jake’s reporting here: https://windycitytimes.com/author/jake-wittich/. Stay up-to-date with all of Windy City Times award-winning journalism here: https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters/

The Supreme Court will hear a case today that could make “Don’t Say Gay” the law all across the country. Both Christian and Muslim religious groups are asking for a verdict that will create such confusion in schools that they will end LGBTQ curriculum completely.

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The oldest LGBTQ bar in Wisconsin has closed. Trump/Vance wants the UK to repeal anti-hate speech laws if they want a trade deal with the US. Alabama passes its own “Don’t Say Gay” bill for all grades. MAGA turns on Rep. Nancy Mace. Plus, a new Gaily Show segment: “Is it Left-Wing Extremism?”

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Joining us today: Emmy winner Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellithon Garcia-Mathews’ new book Tio and Tio: The Ring Bearers came out this week (April 15)! Inspired by their wedding and their nephews’ role in the wedding, it’s a sweet story about love, family, responsibilities, and culture. Order it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780593752586

Plus, Audie and Earphone award-winning narrator Natalie Naudus’ debut novel Gay the Pray Away comes out May 20, 2025. Natalie shares with us the gripping queer YA romance of an Asian American teen who longs to break free of the conservative cult she was raised in. Pre-order it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781683695110.

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In this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode, Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke returns to the Gaily Show to discuss how Queer Theory can shape our politics and create the government we need. His book is A Queer Theory of State and you can find it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9783982389462. Connect with Samuel at his website: https://samuelcloweshuneke.com and on Bluesky: @schuneke.bsky.social

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