Episode 156: January 4, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

Historic majority female council and first trans president electedLGBTQ+ people overrepresented among Canada’s homeless populationLuke Evans to star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Broadway Rocky Horror revivalJudge rejects anti-trans school brief over AI-generated errorsRFK Jr. cuts pediatric funding after vaccine policy criticismMarlon Wayans speaks out in support of his trans sonFormer NYT editor alleges paper’s anti-trans editorial shiftNYC inauguration narrated by beloved trans subway announcerMassachusetts court allows opt-out from LGBTQ+ classroom booksTexas city cancels Pride after LGBTQ+ protections rolled backLGBTQ+ streaming highlights for January 2026Three out LGBTQ players named to U.S. women’s Olympic hockey teamLGBTQ+ rights across Asia show progress — and backlash Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standardFollow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre 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.