Wrote Podcast

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 14-20, and then share their Wins of the week.

Sources:

London Stabbing: https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-stabbed-in-homophobic-attack-in-clapham-high-street-12939793

Attack on Berlin Memorial: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/man-tried-burn-memorial-gay-victims-nazis-berlin-police-say-rcna100230

ChatGPT not up to Censoring: https://www.popsci.com/technology/iowa-chatgpt-book-ban/

New Hampshire Bi-Partisan Good News: https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/statehouse/after-long-journey-governor-signs-filiaults-bill-banning-gay-panic-defense/article_b7368fc6-3fed-517a-9657-6f560e801886.html

It Gets Better leaves Twitter: https://www.newsnationnow.com/lgbtq/lgbtq-support-group-leaves-twitter-x-due-to-hate-speech/

CA vs DeSantis: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article278274598.html

Go Good Morning America: https://people.com/good-morning-america-robin-roberts-amber-laign-bachelorette-party-7643805

Shame on N Carolina Legislators: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/16/politics/north-carolina-gop-governor-veto-override-transgender-bills/index.html

WTH Chess: https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/chess-chiefs-ask-why-it-s-still-mostly-a-man-s-18303004.php

Annette Bening Rules: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/annette-bening-interview-hollywood-strikes-academy-museum-lgbtq-rights-1235567049/

Willie Carver joins us to share his passion for teaching, his experience as Kentucky Teacher of the Year, his love of Appalachia, and his book Gay Poems for Red States!

http://williecarver.com/

http://www.wrotepodcast.com/willie-carver/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Heartstopper Season 2. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

David S. Pederson takes time out of his busy release day to share his latest novel, Murder at the Oasis with us. It's got it all - classic Hollywood, a Palm Springs resort, and a vacation interrupted by murder!

http://www.davidspederson.com/

http://www.wrotepodcast.com/david-s-pederson/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 6-13, and then share their Wins of the week.

Links to articles mentioned:

Cinnabon: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/workers-los-angeles-cinnabon-strike-protest-pride-policy-rcna98244 NYC O'Shea Sibley: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/05/us/oshae-sibley-suspect-charged/index.html Hate Billboards: https://www.joemygod.com/2023/08/nom-to-launch-its-not-marriage-billboard-campaign/  AP Psychology: https://newsroom.collegeboard.org/statement-ap-psychology-and-florida FDA Blood Donations: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finalizes-move-recommend-individual-risk-assessment-determine-eligibility-blood-donations Virginia Ban Language Agreement: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/07/virginia-homosexuality-sexual-conduct-definition/ Veteran Discrimination: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lgbtq-veterans-civil-rights-lawsuit-pentagon-discriminatory-discharges/ Florida Teacher Shortage: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/08/ron-desantiss-anti-woke-policies-have-led-to-a-serious-brain-drain-in-florida/ Teacher of the Year Culture Wars: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/10/nation/teacher-of-the-year-culture-wars/ Palm Springs Attack: https://www.advocate.com/crime/palm-springs-trans-woman-attacked Ohio Transgender Bathroom Use: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/state/federal-judge-allows-ohio-school-policy-on-transgender-bathroom-use Massachusetts Foster Care Case: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/08/11/lawsuit-catholic-couple-says-they-were-barred-from-fostering-children-lgbtq-beliefs/

J. Scott Coatsworth returns to share the many projects he has releasing in the coming year. The Tharassas Cycle book one: The Dragon Eater is out, and book two: The Gauntlet Runner is coming in September. He's spearheaded the anthologies Rise and Transform the World, and is working on the indie-writer's-how-to book titled Suck a Little Happy Juice.

https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/

http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Good Omens Season 2. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of July 30-Aug 5, and then share their Wins of the week.

Hamour Baika shares his novel Stolen Moments of Joy! We talk about being kind to refugees because you have no way of knowing their circumstances, overcoming domestic violence, and finding happiness.

https://hamourbaika.com/

http://www.wrotepodcast.com/hamour-baika/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Tab Hunter Confidential. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.