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Trump administration cuts HIV and public health funding in four Democrat-led states California sues federal government over transgender student privacy protections House passes SAVE America Act amid voting rights concerns Castro Theatre reopens with leather-themed screening of Pillion Cynthia Erivo addresses rumors about relationship with Ariana Grande World Anti-Doping Agency investigates alleged...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cites Bible to defend trans youth care veto New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoes expansive anti-trans bill UK updates guidance on pronouns for primary school students Philippine Supreme Court allows same-sex couples to co-own property GLAAD reports 1,042 anti-LGBTQ incidents in 2025 UK FOI reveals surge in trans youth suicides after healthcare rollbacks Trump administr...

Jayapal and Markey Introduce Federal Bill Expanding Trans Civil Rights Protections Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Federal Removal Sparks Outrage High Court Affirms Trans Women’s Right to Use Women’s Facilities California Court Orders Hospital to Continue Gender-Affirming Care Congressman Calls for Inquiry into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance NBC Apologizes for Misgendering Trans Olympi...

Bad Bunny’s Inclusive Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Celebration — and Racist Backlash Amber Glenn Steps Back from Social Media After Facing Threats Over LGBTQ Advocacy Trans Skier Elis Lundholm Set to Make Olympic History at Milano–Cortina 2026 Record Number of Out LGBTQ Athletes Competing at 2026 Winter Olympics One Million Moms Targets Gordon Ramsay Butter Ad Over Censored Profanity Virginia S...

Don Lemon’s Arrest Backfires on the Trump Administration San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones Shuts Down Hate Speech at Public Meeting Iowa Lawmakers Advance Expanded “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Anti-Trans Democrat Group Sues Illinois Over Party Label Detransitioner Awarded $2 Million in Landmark Malpractice Case New Study Challenges Rationale Behind Trans Women Sports Bans LGBTQ Gun Group Pink Pistols See...

• Trump sparks outrage after sharing racist AI video targeting the Obamas • The cost of convenience: Grindr and the evolution of queer hookup culture • Grindr launches premium AI tier “EDGE” • Nine arrested on drug charges ahead of Miami’s Atlantis gay cruise • Olivia Colman reflects on feeling “sort of nonbinary” • Jennifer Tilly embraces her LGBTQ+ fanbase • Trans military ban discharges contrad...

Jeremy Greer Goes Viral Ahead of the Super Bowl Pedro Pascal to Star in Todd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’ After Joaquin Phoenix Exit Vivian Wilson Weighs In on Newly Released Epstein Emails Pride Nights Disappear From Some NHL Teams Eric Botcher Sworn Into the New York State Senate Bad Bunny Faces MAGA Backlash Ahead of Super Bowl Halftime Show California Sues Over Halt to Youth Gender-Affirming Care Promis...

FC Köln shares viral proposal on the pitch Tennessee GOP candidate calls for executions over gender-affirming care Pete Buttigieg slams Trump over housing comments Trump administration rules SJSU violated Title IX over trans athlete Pam Bondi demands Minnesota voter data amid immigration protests Catherine O’Hara dies at 71 Canadian PM calls Heated Rivalry star his “new best friend” Journalists ar...

Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.COM/LISTENUP In this special report of Listen Up Girl, host Zach Randles-Friedman examines a troubling contradiction of our time: LGBTQ visibility has never been higher—yet legal protections, especially for trans people and queer immigrants, are rapidly eroding. From queer representation dominating pop culture to Pride branding filling our screens, it can feel like prog...

Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.COM/LISTENUP NYC shuts down amid snowstorm—and City Hall recommends Heated Rivalry Heated Rivalry stars carry the Olympic flame in Italy Elton John turns knee replacement surgery into luxury jewelry Tiffany Pollard urges Nicki Minaj to seek wisdom from Bruce Springsteen Kesha supports Kim Petras amid label dispute National support grows to abolish ICE after Minneapolis...

Kim Petras asks to be released from Republic Records amid album delays Vermont proposes state trust fund to protect gender-affirming health care Federal judge blocks DOJ demand for trans youths’ personal data LGBTQ+ protests erupt across Florida, Tennessee, and Utah MAGA reacts to rumored Bad Bunny Super Bowl dress Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE operations Hosted by Zach Ran...

Retired Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy comes out as gay during the NBL’s annual Pride Round, saying the culture in sport has finally shifted U.K. hockey player Zach Sullivan reflects on the emotional impact of Heated Rivalry and the lasting trauma faced by closeted athletes The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2026 inductees, including trans non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz Tennis le...

Visit Shopify.com/ListenUp and get you business started today!  Dolly Parton Turns 80 and Celebrates the LGBTQIA+ Community Harry Styles Announces New Album and Reflects on Queer Visibility Study Finds Same-Sex Behavior Across 59 Primate Species Stonewall Relaunches Rainbow Laces as #MoveWithPride UK Study Finds Higher Drug and Alcohol Death Rates Among LGB People Nearly Half of LGBTQ+ Americans S...

Visit Shopify.com/ListenUp and get you business started today!  Polyamorous Americans remain legally unprotected despite growing visibility ‘Heated Rivalry’ season two expected to begin filming this summer Rhea Seehorn confirms ‘Pluribus’ season two writers’ room is officially back ACLU launches “More Than a Game” campaign as Supreme Court weighs trans sports bans Michigan judge resigns after raci...

DOJ lawyers resign over handling of Renee Good case San Antonio removes rainbow crosswalks in Pride District NY Attorney General Letitia James leads lawsuit against HHS AI backlash after Grok generates nonconsensual sexual imagery MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to The Trevor Project  Euphoria Season 3 trailer drops with a five-year time jump Slo Pitch: a queer sports mockumentary on the horiz...

Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay, crediting Heated Rivalry with giving him the confidence to live openly Transgender youth face growing sports bans across the U.S., raising concerns about safety, belonging, and access Hawaiʻi enacts landmark parentage law strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ families CDC warns of rising STI rates nationwide, with syphilis and congenital syphilis drivin...

In this Listen Up Girl special report, I break down one news story that isn’t just trending — it’s resonating . What started as a queer hockey romance has become a full-blown cultural moment. Heated Rivalry has crossed from fandom into the mainstream, landing on late-night television, dominating social media, attracting pop-culture heavyweights, and pulling in audiences no one expected — including...

Unrivaled , the third Shane and Ilya novel, is officially announced by Rachel Reid Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes protest ICE-linked killings on the Golden Globes red carpet Teyana Taylor wins Best Supporting Actress and delivers a powerful message to Black women and girls Erin Doherty wins a Golden Globe and thanks therapists in emotional speech Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie bring Heated Rival...

Record number of Queer and Trans candidates selected for UK’s 2026 local elections Vermont proposes trust fund to protect gender-affirming healthcare New York City sees 161% surge in bisexual identification Andrea Jenkins announces retirement after historic career Nationwide protests erupt after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good Kristi Noem vows to send more federal agents to Minneapolis Bowen Yan...

In this special episode of Listen Up Girl , we examine the life and death of Renee Nicole Good , a 37-year-old mother, writer, and partner who was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. This is not just a breaking-news story—it’s a human one. We take listeners beyond the headlines to understand who Renee was, what happened on the morning she was killed, and why the official accounts...

Amber Glenn delivers a record-breaking performance at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Renee Nicole Good fatally shot by ICE agent in Minneapolis Becca Good: “We had whistles. They had guns.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to leave the city FBI takes over investigation, barring state authorities GoFundMe for Good’s family raises over $1.5 million Cynthia Nixon calls for arrest of...

New York City has a new mayor — and a divided reaction. In this Listen Up Girl special report , we examine Zohran Mamdani’s election, the backlash against his progressive agenda, and why LGBTQ+ voters overwhelmingly supported him. We also explore what his administration promises for trans rights, healthcare, and the future of the city. Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more ab...

UK’s First Queer-First Retirement Community Fully Opens in Vauxhall John Whaite Recovers After Near-Fatal Accident, Praises Stranger’s Kindness Madonna Builds Momentum Ahead of Confessions Sequel Minneapolis Mayor Tells ICE to Leave After Shooting Incident Maine School District Faces Backlash Over Trans-Inclusive Policies GLAAD Announces 2026 Media Awards Nominees Bowen Yang Reflects on Leaving SN...

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