Trans visibility in television today

An episode of the 1 big thing podcast, hosted by Axios, titled "Trans visibility in television today" was published on June 7, 2023 and runs 11 minutes.

June 7, 2023 ·11m · 1 big thing

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This year, GLAAD reported there are 596 LGBTQ regular and recurring characters across broadcast, cable and streaming shows -- 32 are trans. For Pride month we’re looking at trans visibility in TV and film today, and how we got here. Plus, destruction in Ukraine at a critical time in the war. And, Saudi influence now looms large over professional golf. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jeff Tracy, Bentley University's Dr. Traci Abbott. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Destruction of key dam in Ukraine causes flooding, raises nuclear risks GLAAD’s 27th annual Where We Are on TV Report Golf tour rivals PGA and Saudi-backed LIV agree to surprise merger

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This year, GLAAD reported there are 596 LGBTQ regular and recurring characters across broadcast, cable and streaming shows -- 32 are trans. For Pride month we’re looking at trans visibility in TV and film today, and how we got here. Plus, destruction in Ukraine at a critical time in the war. And, Saudi influence now looms large over professional golf. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jeff Tracy, Bentley University's Dr. Traci Abbott. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Destruction of key dam in Ukraine causes flooding, raises nuclear risks GLAAD’s 27th annual Where We Are on TV Report Golf tour rivals PGA and Saudi-backed LIV agree to surprise merger

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