Episode 166: January 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay, crediting Heated Rivalry with giving him the confidence to live openlyTransgender youth face growing sports bans across the U.S., raising concerns about safety, belonging, and accessHawaiʻi enacts landmark parentage law strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ familiesCDC warns of rising STI rates nationwide, with syphilis and congenital syphilis driving the most urgent concernsMaryland woman arrested after viral video shows alleged homophobic attack inside Virginia supermarketNearly half of LGBTQ Americans report being “less out” amid rising hostility, new HRC survey findsNew research shows inclusive restroom design improves access and reduces wait times for everyoneGay Minneapolis pastor says ICE agent detained him at gunpoint following Renee Good killingHarry Styles announces first album in four years, sparking speculation of a disco-inspired eraVivian Jenna Wilson appears in Savage X Fenty Valentine’s campaign, continuing the brand’s inclusive legacyHeated Rivalry resonates with queer viewers in Russia watching under anti-LGBTQ+ repressionPlease 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.