EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 11 MIN
Ep. 285: UFC Scandal, VA Cuts LGBTQ+ Vets, Niger Criminalizes Being Gay | June 17
from Listen Up Girl · host Zach Randes-Friedman
On today's episode: UFC fighter Josh Hokit shocks the nation with a transphobic attack on Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview at the White House — and the administration stays silent. An arrest is made in the murder of Marlow Trottie, a Black trans woman killed in Louisiana during Pride Month. The VA moves to eliminate LGBTQ+-specific health care for veterans. Five men are arrested in Malaysia for using Grindr to rob and assault gay men. England's queer soccer fan group boycotts the 2026 World Cup. Niger criminalizes homosexuality. And the San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival opens today. New episodes every weekday. Subscribe and never miss a story. 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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Listen Up Girl | Day 17 of Pride Month | June 17, 2026 UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit shocks the crowd at the White House's UFC Freedom 250 event with a transphobic attack on Michelle Obama — and the White House stays silent. The VA targets LGBTQ+ veteran health programs under a new anti-DEI memo. Niger becomes the 66th country to criminalize homosexuality. And the San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival kicks off today. All of this and more on today's daily LGBTQ+ news briefing. New episodes every weekday. Subscribe so you never miss a story.
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Ep. 285: UFC Scandal, VA Cuts LGBTQ+ Vets, Niger Criminalizes Being Gay | June 17
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