Ep. 326: Graham Family Feud, GOP Threat Scandal, Trans Teen Bullied to Death, Sam Smith Engaged

Today on Listen Up Girl: a new political candidate's transphobic ad campaign is getting a surprisingly cold reception from her own party, a tangled scandal involving a closeted threat between two Republican lawmakers, a heartbreaking story about a school being held accountable after a bullied teen's death, a hidden piece of trans history from a secret Catskills refuge decades before Stonewall, a viral TikTok about lesbian hosting culture that has the internet delighted, and a genuinely joyful engagement to send you off with a smile. Content note: Today's episode discusses teen suicide and bullying. If you or someone you love is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text. The Trevor Project also offers LGBTQ youth-specific support at 1-866-488-7386. New episodes every day. Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find the show. 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.