Ep. 325: Ohio Dem Governor Race Blowup, UK Trans Guidance Takes Effect | Listen Up Girl

On today's episode of Listen Up Girl, we're breaking down six stories shaping LGBTQ+ life and politics right now — starting with the fallout from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's disastrous meeting with LGBTQ+ advocates after she called transgender girls "boys." We cover Scouting America eliminating its inclusion spaces for gay youth, women, and scouts of color under pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and a new report from the Center for American Progress that's reshaping how Democrats talk about trans athletics. We're also covering a West Virginia food bank whose freezers sit empty after its pastor refused donations tied to LGBTQ+-supportive organizations, new UK guidance restricting trans people from single-sex spaces that takes effect this week, and we close with something to celebrate: "Noah's Arc: The Movie" just earned the franchise's first-ever Emmy nomination. Listen Up Girl is your daily LGBTQ+ news podcast — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected to the stories that matter most to our community. 🎙️ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. 📩 Follow us on social media for daily updates. 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.