EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 10 MIN
Ep. 271: Pride Day 3: Fidelity Month Backlash, "Low-T" Attacks & Corporate Abandonment | June 3, 2026
from Listen Up Girl · host Zach Randes-Friedman
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declares June "Fidelity Month" as a direct counter to Pride. Tennessee and Utah have declared their own alternative June observances. Ken Paxton releases a "Too Low-T for Texas" attack ad against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, with backup from Stephen Miller, Jesse Watters, and the orange convicted felon. California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer publicly embraces trans teen athlete A.B. Hernandez, who went on to win two state championship titles. Pittsburgh Pride is facing a serious funding crisis as corporate sponsors pull back under the orange convicted felon's DEI crackdowns. Small-town Pride events are growing, with Haddon Township, New Jersey, celebrating its sixth annual Pride parade this week. Day 3 of Pride 2026: resistance, community, and celebration — all at once. Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedmanhttps://www.listenupgirl.com/Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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It's Day 3 of Pride Month 2026, and Listen Up Girl is breaking down the six biggest LGBTQ+ stories of the day. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared June "Fidelity Month." Ken Paxton released a "Too Low-T for Texas" attack ad targeting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. California governor candidate Tom Steyer defended trans teen track star A.B. Hernandez. Pittsburgh Pride is in a funding crisis as corporate sponsors walk away. And in Haddon Township, New Jersey, a small-town community is showing what Pride was always meant to be. Listen Up Girl is your daily LGBTQ+ news podcast — keeping you informed, connected, and in the fight, every single day. 🎙️ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Ep. 271: Pride Day 3: Fidelity Month Backlash, "Low-T" Attacks & Corporate Abandonment | June 3, 2026
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