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In this special long-form episode of Listen Up Girl , we take a step back from the daily headlines to look at the full picture of transgender rights in America — how we got here, why this issue has become such a dominant political battleground, and what comes next. Throughout the year, Listen Up Girl has covered countless stories involving transgender Americans: state bans on gender-affirming care...

In this episode of Listen Up Girl , we look ahead to 2026 through the lens of the LGBTQ+ community — not with vague optimism, but with clear expectations shaped by the headlines we’ve lived through. From federal LGBTQ+ protections and trans rights becoming settled law, to the dismantling of ICE and a humane immigration system for queer and trans asylum seekers, this episode breaks down what real p...

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2025 was loud, messy, historic, and impossible to ignore. In this year-end roundup, we break down the biggest stories that shaped 2025—from political chaos and culture wars to moments of resilience, resistance, and real progress for the LGBTQ+ community. We revisit the headlines that made us angry, hopeful, heartbroken, and fired up—and talk honestly about what they mean going into 2026. This isn’...

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Nicki Minaj was long embraced as a queer cultural icon — celebrated in clubs, drag culture, and on RuPaul’s Drag Race by LGBTQ+ fans who helped fuel her rise. But her recent appearance in MAGA-aligned political spaces, including Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, and her silence alongside anti-trans rhetoric have sparked backlash and a wave of unfollows. In this episode of Listen Up Girl, we break d...

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  Please complete our audience survey. It helps me learn more about you and what you like most about this show. I am always looking for ways to improve our content/podcast/show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=0qI0Tj7TBKvS&ver=standard Brandi Carlile to Perform “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LX Four Countries Withdraw from Eurovision 2026 Over Israel Participation UK Engin...

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