Ep. 233: April 18, 2026 - Trans Rights Victory, Anti-Trans Laws & Political Drama You Can’t Ignore | LGBTQ News

This week on Listen Up Girl, we’re breaking down one of the biggest transgender rights rulings in the U.S., as the Montana Supreme Court declares that discrimination against trans people is a form of sex discrimination. But while that’s a major win, the fight is far from over. We cover a controversial court case in Australia that could impact trans inclusion in LGBTQ+ spaces, a shocking $800,000 political push targeting just two trans athletes in Maine, and a heartbreaking story of a family leaving Idaho after new anti-trans laws made daily life unsafe. Plus, we get into the unexpected public feud between Dave Chappelle and Lauren Boebert, global LGBTQ+ crackdowns in Belarus, and a powerful HIV story that’s helping break stigma and shift the conversation around living openly and authentically. This episode is about progress, pushback, and the real lives behind the headlines. 🎧 New episodes of Listen Up Girl drop regularly — make sure to follow, rate, and share to stay informed on LGBTQ+ news that matters. Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/  Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! GayBFF: the app where making LGBTQ+ friends is finally as easy as swiping — no dating pressure, just your people. https://gaybff.app/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gaybff-make-real-friends/id6795699619 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.