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Radio Free X
by Michelle Denise Norton
Politics and current events through our very personal LGBTQ Gen X lens. Gayle and Michelle met at Northwestern University in 1988 as the AIDS epidemic seized the national political narrative. Now we are watching our country barely keep a half step ahead of fascist and white supremacists cheating their way to power in another pandemic. Listen for our take on current events and practical ways to make our country better for everyone.
Episodes
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Nancy Drew is probably vaccinated
We talk about the wonders of Nancy Drew on the CW - go watch it, right now - and the state of vaccinations and live theater.
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Vaccines and Voting
We chat about pandemic things and explain the Pennsylvania ballot questions.
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Get Your Covid-19 Vaccinations, Protect Trans Kids, And Other Ways To Save The Universe
We talk Covid-19 vaccinations, pandemic walls, anti trans bills, and corporations stepping up.
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Relief and Repression
We talk the Covid-19 relief package and Congressional delays.
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Texas and Georgia On Our Minds
We talk Texas, Ted Cruz, Republicans and deregulation, Georgia and voting rights.
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High Crimes And Cowards
Our reaction to the second impeachment of former President Donald J. Trump. Plus some GOP state skulduggery.
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PTSD Nation
We talk President Biden's initial actions and what you need to watch for and push back against on the local level as Republicans assault voter and trans rights.
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No Havens For Fascist Republicans
We talk about January 6th, 2021 and the massacre that could have happened at the United States Capitol, incited by Donald Trump, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, and too many other Republicans. Do not forget their names.
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Snow, Singing, and Sedition
We talk snow, Christmas movies, Godzilla, Love Live, congressional Covid-19 failings, and the GOP's Russia, lying, and sedition addictions.
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Losers believe Donald Trump; Winners back Dolly Parton
We're back after a break to talk sore losers, the Covid-19 crisis, coming out, Christmas movies, and Dolly frikkin American hero Parton.
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You Voted, Now Stay The Fuck Home
*said with love*
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Good Morning, Voters!
We check in and give you resources to help if you have any difficulties with voting. Now go vote Biden Harris.
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We Got This America
Don't believe disinformation, our elections are secure, and voting is sexy. And vote BLUE!!!
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Early Voting And Other Ways To Save Lives
keep calm and go vote! also, keep paying attention to covid-19, and the current Supreme Court nominee is no friend to the lgbtq community.
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K-Pop and The Ballot Box
Voting is happening, join in and help us stop the damage the Republicans in power are inflicting on America. #stanLuna
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Lies, Kidnapping And Other Right Wing Hobbies
We talk about militias, what makes a gang, why Joe Biden isn't a socialist, how Donald Trump has failed America, and why Jeff Bezos owes us all money.
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CoronaChump and The Bigot Boys
We talk about Trump's coronavirus diagnosis, why Biden is the man for the moment, and why white supremacy has NEVER been something anyone should support.
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Do Not Obey In Advance
We talk about our current disagreement on how the media is treating Trump, disinformation tactics, some tips for stopping a coup, and why you need to vote Biden-Harris.
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Trump No More
Every day there are several new, compelling reasons to vote Biden-Harris. Also, we take a moment of silence for the victims of the coronavirus. And we talk about some of the ways we take breaks from the news.
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Letters and a Lawyer
We talk about saving the Post Office from the attacks by wannabe dictator Donald Trump and his lackey, Louis DeJoy. In the second half, we talk about Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's Vice Presidential pick, why we're excited, and how to help.
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Portland and Padma
We talk about the unidentified federal agents who are arresting people in Portland, and then clear the palate with Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. Yes, it all ties together, give a listen!
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Fireworks and Masks
We talk Fourth Of July, racism, coronavirus, quarantine haircuts, and Carl Reiner.
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Murder In America
We talk about the death of George Floyd, murderous police brutality, what's happening on the streets of America right now, and what you can do.
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The Half Of It Is All That And More
We need more Alice Wu movies! Plus we talk about masks, cats, movies, Madonna, JLo and so much more.
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Opera, Anime, and Quarantine Matters So Stay Home
Catching up after a month spent developing a quarantine routine. We talk the National Theatre's Twelfth Night, The Met's operas, Anime Night, coronavirus, and voting.
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Pandemic Spring
We talk about why you should be angry at the total parasitic failure that is the Trump administration and then, in the second half, some casual chat about quarantine life.
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And We're Back
Coronavirus quarantining, Emma the movie, and Brooklyn 99 -- hitting the highlights.
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Our C and W episode: The CW, Elizabeth Warren, and Coronavirus.
Surprise: we are a The CW household. No surprise: we want you to VOTE FOR WARREN. Also, WASH YOUR HANDS.
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Get It Done Smart Women
Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Drew and more - we're talking about smart women who get it done. Also, Bess Marvin is a lesbian disaster and we LOVE IT.
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Birds Of A Prey And An International Sensation
We talk about Birds Of Prey, Margot Robbie, Harley Quinn, Cathy Yan And then we gush about Parasite's well deserved Oscar wins, Miky Lee, and Korea's reach into entertainment.
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Weather, the Impeachment Enters A New Phase, and What the Heck Is A Caucus
We talk about the beautiful skies of Weathering With You, the ugly truths of Impeachment, and some quirks of local politics.
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The Impeachment Trial Has Come Upon Us, Plus Batwoman Is Really Cool
We give you our Impeachment trial perspective, and then talk heroes, Crisis On Infinite Earths, Batwoman and being out for the public good.
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Oscars So Dudes and Some Movies We Actually Watched
We react to the Oscar nominations (too many dudes, J Lo was robbed, what the heck Hollywood), talk about movies we did see in 2019 and enjoy. We also review Like A Boss.
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Warren, War, and Fire
Gayle listens to an Elizabeth Warren speech for the first time, we discuss Julián Castro's Warren endorsement, and the marginalized communities they are both fighting for. Then we talk Iran, war, and assassinations. And we finish up with how and why we all need to help a burning Australia like…
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Breaking the gremlin rules in 2020
Michelle is breaking the gremlin rules and painting after midnight on New Year's Eve. Add a couple of bonus movie reviews in and our hopes for 2020.
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michelle vs kylo ren
We talk about the final Star Wars movie, with rants from Michelle about the horrors of Kylo Ren and why that character is so not necessary to the story along with discussions of how bad JJ Abrams is as a storyteller.
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#ImpeachmentEve
We review the case for Donald Trump's impeachment, call out the GOP for the lying cowards that they are, and suggest you join a rally on Tuesday, December 17th to insist the no one is above the law.
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Spirits and Stirling
We discuss the gay in Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas. And we recommend another violin virtuoso (we like them), this one with a Christmas album. Bonus: Gayle rants about the Golden Globes lack of women nominees.
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Moving and Music
We talk about how much fun we're having moving, Thanksgiving, indigenous peoples, Michelle's art, our experience with this amazing concert of music censored by the Third Reich, why you shouldn't give Nazis a platform, and why you should support local artists.
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Bring It On, Bosley
We tell you why you should go see Charlie's Angels and then segue from Elizabeth Banks to two of our favorite sports movies: Pitch Perfect and Bring It On. We then finish up with an Impeachment watching tip.
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The Quaffle Waffle And Other Wonders Of The Season
We have untied the ribbon, torn the wrapping paper, and opened the lid on the Christmas season, starting with a three movie weekend. And then we finish off with an Impeachment Season pep talk.
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Humanning with elections and the wonder that is Black Violin
It's election night and we're ranting about local election snafus, and then we're raving about the joy, skill and wonder that is Black Violin. Enjoy!
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Gayle vs Gettysburg and other scary stories
Hear our creepy Gettysburg story, other favorite scares, what makes a spooky movie spooky, and the truth about Sherlock Holmes: He wasn't the first fictional modern detective.
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The #DemDebates, The Debacle That Is Trump, and Why The Addams Family Will Cheer You Up
Gayle lashes into the President's increasing list of crimes, we talk about the Democratic LGBTQ Town Hall and the latest debate, and finish off with an semi musical ode to The Addams Family.
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Hard and Soft: Batwoman's Sharp Edges and The Surprising Fluffiness of Manga Heroes
We walk about the sharpness of Batwoman's first episode, then switch to some softer tones: the gender role bending fun of Monthly Girls Nozaki-Kun and Way Of The House Husband.
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Ellington, We Hardly Know You. Shame On Us.
Turns out the song Michelle is currently obsessed with was written by Duke Ellington. So we dive into Ellington's genius and why if you don't know much about him, you're missing out.
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Vicious Politics: Trump and Terrace House
We open with a discussion of Donald Trump, the Ukraine, and the need to impeach, as well as the SAFE Act and keeping our elections free of foreign influences. In good news, we talk the recent GLAAD LGBTQ Forum. And then, in our second half, we introduce the newest series of Terrace House and...
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From New York City to Northern Ireland: Women To Watch Out For
We're talking about the movie Hustlers, with incredible performances by JLo, Constance Wu, Julia Stiles and the rest of the cast, and how great it is to see a movie about strippers told ENTIRELY from the female view. And then we tell you about our latest tv binge obsession, which is so hysterical...
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Did You See CNN?
We watched most of this week's CNN Climate Town Halls with the top 10 Democratic candidates. We tell you who impressed us, which ideas sparked, and what future the candidates are trying to build. Bonus: Michelle goes on a China rant.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Politics and current events through our very personal LGBTQ Gen X lens. Gayle and Michelle met at Northwestern University in 1988 as the AIDS epidemic seized the national political narrative. Now we are watching our country barely keep a half step ahead of fascist and white supremacists cheating their way to power in another pandemic. Listen for our take on current events and practical ways to make our country better for everyone.
HOSTED BY
Michelle Denise Norton
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