The Torch Song Revival Collective, in association with Easthampton (MA) Theatre Company is staging Harvey Fierstein's class play July 25-August 3. Join actor (Arnold), director, and arts administrator Patric Madden stage manager Benji Macroni to discuss this production. 

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Show Notes available at transqat.com/show-notes-S3

 Last day of Pride 2025. Connecticut LBGTQ+ community leaders drop by to share their thoughts and observations.

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Show Notes:

The season finale focuses on the evolving language of SOGIE and features and includes a conversation with Bill Ollayos and Robin McHaelen of the LGBTQ+ Justice & Opportunity Network.

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. 

Transqat: We Stand.

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Amanda Redfern of Triangle Community Center in Norwalk and Laura Boccadoro of the New Haven Pride Center join Clare  to discuss providing essential services in difficult times.

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. 

Transqat: We Stand.

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Ellen Paul, Executive Director of the CT Library Consortium, Ramona Burkey, Director of the Russell Library in Middletown, and Jennifer Billingsley, Director of the Portland (CT) Library join Clare to discuss censorship, funding, and the preserving America's libraries.

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. 

Transqat: We Stand.

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The Grand Marshals of Middletown Pride 2025, Ace Ricker and Chris Forte)  join Clare.

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. 

Transqat: We Stand.

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In the first of five episodes celebrating Middletown Pride 2025, Clare is joined by the  Bree, MP's Organizer and Steven, Chair of Middletown's LGBTQIA+ Commission.

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. 

Transqat: We Stand.

Show Notes

The cast & crew of the short film Sorority join Clare to talk trans joy, the sisterhood of the women's room, and glitter!

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. 

Transqat: We Stand.

Show Notes

Disability activist, queer educator and piano noodler Farrah Garland joins Clare for the hour.

Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.

Transqat: We Stand.

Show Notes:
(The) Farrah Garland
Equality CT
Care Work, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
Brilliant Imperfection, Eli Clare
CT Independent Living Council
CT Wheelchair Reform Coalition
wabi-sabi
Anthem, Leonard Cohen
Judy Heumann
Americans With Disabilities Act
Proposed Medicaid Cut
45 Proposes Eliminating ADA
Waffle House Charging Extra for Eggs
Indiana Defunding Child Literacy Program

A recording of Clare's keynote address at Albertus Magnus College's Lavender Graduation Celebration, May 7, 2025.

Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.