Episode 170: January 24, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

Retired Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy comes out as gay during the NBL’s annual Pride Round, saying the culture in sport has finally shiftedU.K. hockey player Zach Sullivan reflects on the emotional impact of Heated Rivalry and the lasting trauma faced by closeted athletesThe LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2026 inductees, including trans non-binary runner Nikki HiltzTennis legend Billie Jean King and former NBA player Jason Collins to receive the Glenn Burke Award for courage and authenticityHeated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie named Olympic torchbearers for the 2026 Milano Cortina GamesThe Ottawa Senators launch Heated Rivalry–inspired jerseys to support Ottawa Pride HockeyActor Max Parker cast as Heimdall in Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of God of WarAlexander Skarsgård clarifies viral comments after fans speculate about his sexualityActor Ruby Rose accuses Nicki Minaj of mistreating tour staffWexford Pride partners with TITE Film Festival to showcase trans-led short films in County WexfordIowa lawmakers advance legislation restricting classroom discussions of gender identity and sexual orientationU.S. Department of Education opens Title IX investigation into a Maine school district over a trans student in co-ed cheerleadingSouth Carolina state Rep. RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse material chargesCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney receives standing ovation at the World Economic ForumNew polling shows growing U.S. public support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement 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.