Episode 163: January 12, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

Record number of Queer and Trans candidates selected for UK’s 2026 local electionsVermont proposes trust fund to protect gender-affirming healthcareNew York City sees 161% surge in bisexual identificationAndrea Jenkins announces retirement after historic careerNationwide protests erupt after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole GoodKristi Noem vows to send more federal agents to MinneapolisBowen Yang and Matt Rogers apologize over Jasmine Crockett remarksLord Mandelson speaks out on Epstein ties in BBC interviewOver 100 detained in Azerbaijan queer nightclub raidPlease 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.