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  • [Rerun] EXTRA EXTRA: Building Community Through Media and Authenticity with V Spehar

    [Rerun] EXTRA EXTRA: Building Community Through Media and Authenticity with V Spehar
    2026/09/09
    We’ll be back with a new episode Wednesday, September 16th! Extra Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define our field and continue to shape possibilities for the LGBTQ+ media landscape. V is the creator and host of Under the Desk News, with recognitions that include everything from the Time 100 list to the Outstanding Independent Journalism Award from GLAAD. V shares their journey from culinary arts to becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ journalist and content creator. They discuss how their authentic storytelling approach came to be, along with the importance of community and collaboration in journalism. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Reporting on When the Gays Behave Badly

    Reporting on When the Gays Behave Badly
    2026/09/02
    We love accountability journalism; and we don’t give LGBTQ+ people behaving badly a pass just for being LGBTQ+. So, this week we are looking at some of the latest culprits. We also have book news — what literary developments do you need to know? And of course, queer joy! Where is our roundtable finding queer joy in the news right now? This week’s roundtable: Editor-in-chief and founder of LOOKOUT, Joseph Darius Jaafari Senior editor of LGBTQ Nation, Daniel Villarreal Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Examining the Gap Between HIV Science & HIV Understanding

    Examining the Gap Between HIV Science & HIV Understanding
    2026/08/26
    The 6th annual State of HIV Stigma Report is out now. GLAAD, Gilead Sciences and the Gilead COMPASS initiative have tracked Americans’ knowledge and attitudes around HIV and HIV stigma. What is the gap between advancements in HIV prevention and treatment and awareness in HIV prevention and treatment. What is the connection between HIV criminalization and stigma? This week’s roundtable: Senior Director of local news for the U.S. South for GLAAD, Darian Aaron Associate Director of Education and Advocacy at GLAAD, Jerrell Hardnett Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 分
  • Questioning Whether Video Content is Now a “Must” in Queer Journalism

    Questioning Whether Video Content is Now a “Must” in Queer Journalism
    2026/08/19
    We’re going deeper into multimedia work in queer journalism – are the days of just posting an article gone? Jason and Jake talk about their experiences in working with PGN and The Windy City Times as video becomes less optional. Plus, we discuss World Pride and the “Restroom Rally” held in Illinois. This week’s roundtable: Managing editor for The Windy City Times, Jake Wittich Former editor and current frequent contributor to Philadelphia Gay News, Jason Villemez Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • EXTRA EXTRA: Talking Authenticity and Intersectionality with Shar Jossell

    EXTRA EXTRA: Talking Authenticity and Intersectionality with Shar Jossell
    2026/08/12
    Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the individuals who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists. Shar Jossell is an award-winning journalist and culture critic. Shar’s work has been featured on BET, FOX Soul, Essence, Variety, THEM, and so many more. She is a consultant and Instagram host for our siblings over at GLAAD. She currently serves as the president of the LA chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Covering the Death of an LGBTQ+ Publication

    Covering the Death of an LGBTQ+ Publication
    2026/08/05
    An LGBTQ+ publication in Minnesota, Lavender Magazine, has announced that they are closing up shop, ending a 30 year run. What has the reaction been and what does that loss of an LGBTQ+ publication mean for a community? The meeting between campaign representatives for Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and 40+ LGBTQ+ representatives, by all accounts, did not go well. What happened – and why is coverage of this story causing backlash? This week’s roundtable: Managing director and editor of News is Out, Dana Piccoli Host of The Gaily Show, John Parker Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Covering the Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on the LGBTQ+ Community

    Covering the Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on the LGBTQ+ Community
    2026/07/29
    What’s the latest from a White House correspondents dinner littered with homophobia and transphobia? Despite Congress funds allocated to restore the 988 hotline’s LGBTQ+ youth services, it’s still not back after its elimination a year ago. And what are the latest attacks on gender-affirming care across the country? This week’s roundtable: Politics and news editor at The Advocate, Christopher Wiggins LGBTQ+ Reporter for The 19th, Orion Rummler Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • EXTRA EXTRA: Amplifying “Pride on Full Display at the Obama Presidential Center”

    EXTRA EXTRA: Amplifying “Pride on Full Display at the Obama Presidential Center”
    2026/07/22
    Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the LGBTQ+ journalists who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists. In this episode, we’re amplifying a special edition episode of the Queer News podcast, “Pride on Full Display at the Obama Presidential Center”. Anna DeShawn is a media visionary who creates unique spaces and places for black and indigenous people of color and for queer and trans people of color. In 2009, Anna founded E3 Radio, an online radio station that plays queer music and reports on queer news with a focus on intersectionality. In 2020, Anna co-founded The Qube, a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best music and podcasts by BIPOC, queer, and trans creatives. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分