Crisis Hotline Cut Headlines and (Early!) Pride 2026 Reporting

We’re seeing the effects of cutting LGBTQ+ specific services for callers to 988, the crisis hotline for queer youth. The absolute horror-show of issues faced by incarcerated trans folks are still getting coverage, but likely not as much as it should. Amidst this, there are stories of resilience and joy in small towns across the country. Plus, we’re somehow already talking about Pride 2026! Joining us for these stories and more: LGBTQ+ Beat Reporter at the 19th, Kate Sosin Training Director at Investigative Reporters and Editors, Adam Rhodes Digital editor for Indiana Public Broadcasting, Lauren Chapman.  Find “Indiana’s Legislative Trail” at https://ipbs.org/projects/civicallyindiana/gov.html  Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices