Episode 186: February 26, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News

• Demi Lovato and Jonathan Bennett Lead 37th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles • The Orange Convicted Felon Calls for Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth • North Carolina Man Sentenced for Years of Anti-Gay Cyberstalking • Idaho Republicans Push to Overturn Marriage Equality — Again • Nearly 19,000 Bot Accounts Amplify MAGA Rapper Posts • Heated Rivalry Season Two Begins Filming This August • Malaysia Blocks Grindr and Blued Websites • Brandi Carlile Raises $600,000 for Immigrant Legal Aid • Rachel Reid Delays “Unrivaled” Due to Parkinson’s Symptoms • NHS Pauses Access to Puberty Blockers for Trans Youth 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.