Outbeat News In Depth

This month we talk got caught up with two of the organizations that have been part of the LGBT community here in the Bay Area since 1978.  We begin talking with three members of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.  They shared some of the history of the Sisters organization and talked about what’s planned for 2017.  The Russian River Sisters are a vital part of the community,...

The entire Outbeat Radio team gathered for a round table discussion about the new federal administration and this post-election period.  We talked about how to sort out fact from fiction in the media, how to take care of yourself during this fearful and stressful time, some of the real threats to LGBT civil rights, and activism. Now is not a time to sit back to “wait and see” what migh...

It’s our first show of the new year and we had a studio packed with amazing guests starting with newly elected State Senator, Scott Wiener.  Senator Wiener was a very successful and prolific legislator while on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.  He’s already introduced a housing bill to the State Legislature.  The Senator talks about what we should be doing as LGBT citizens under...

Happy Holidays!  On this Christmas Day edition of Outbeat News In Depth, we share highlights from this year’s annual Matthew Shepard Foundation Honors event held in October of this year.  We begin talking with singer, song-writer, Matt Alber about how Matt’s story impacted him.  Matt shares his story and a special song for the season.  Then we head to the gala and share comments from a...

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!  This month we were thrilled to spend time with Cleve Jones at his home in the Castro to talk about his life and his new book, “When We Rise.”  Cleve is a remarkable man who’s been at the heart of the LGBT civil rights movement here in the Bay Area.  He talks about meeting Harvey Milk, helping to stitch together the first rainbow flag with Gilbert Bake...

Did you know there is a Catholic Church that allows women to serve as priests, recognizes same-sex marriage, and allows priests to marry?  That’s right, it’s the “Old Catholic Church” and this month we learned all about it from Bishop David Doyle and two of his priests, all three of whom are “out” gay men.  If you are an LGBT person who’s been rejected by...

On June 12, 2016, we all woke to news about the mass shooting at the Pulse Bar in Orlando, Florida.  It was a tragedy that had impact around the world.  This month we talked with Lt. James Young, who is the LGBT Liaison Officer for the Orlando Police Department, about how this incident impact him, the responding officers, and the greater LGBT community of Orlando. We also went back to school with...

This month we caught up with Positive Images and their new executive director, Javier Rivera-Rosales.  He told us about his vision for the organization as it starts its second quarter-century of service to LGBT youth in Sonoma County.  We also chat with several youth members about their experience being LGBT in local schools today.  They offer some important advice for incoming freshman. We also t...

This is an Outbeat Extra edition of Outbeat News In Depth. Last month we celebrated Pride with the Fountain Grove Lodge. It was June 12th, the same day we learned of the mass shooting in Orlando. The day was filled with mixed emotions and we share some of the conversations we had that day with you here. Charley Walters has covered the last 8 Olympic Games for a variety of news and entertainment ch...

Last spring I was honored by the New England Gay Officers Action League at their 25th anniversary gala.  I met Mr. Tanner White, a member of the United States Marine Corps and an “out” gay man who is also “out” as HIV-positive.  In addition to serving our country, he also created an organization called “A Positive Tomorrow” with the mission of combating the stig...

Tonight’s show is dedicated to the victims and families of those murdered and injured at the Pulse Bar in Orlando, Florida on Sunday June 12, 2016. The United States Supreme Court has three times announced major LGBT civil rights decisions on a June 26th, first in 2003 with the Lawrence Vs. Texas case, which struck down sodomy laws around the country, in 2013 when the court struck down Propo...

This month we celebrated “Harvey Milk Day” and his 86th birthday.  We began by talking with San Francisco GLBT Historical Society executive director Terry Beswick.  He told the story of how the organization was formed in 1985 and how it has grown over the years.  The GLBT Historical Society operates the GLBT Museum located on 18th Street near Castro as well as an enormous archive that...

We are fortunate here in the North Bay to have several amazing institutions of higher education that offer studies programs in gender and LGBT studies.  This month Professor Donald Romesburg and his students, Harper Tadross and Kris Hanks from Sonoma State University were on to talk about the degree program available at SSU and about how other local college are creating programs in LGBT studies. M...

This month we had three very different guests starting with Jon Edwards from the Marin Rainbow Village.  He talked about how LGBT seniors are being connected with support and services to help them live securely and independently. My friend David from Los Angeles talked about his strong support for use of Truvada as PrEP.  He’s been taking the drug almost since its release by the FDA and beli...

In keeping with the Valentines Day theme, this month we focused on the “kinky” side of the gay community with two stories starting with “Mr. Ramrod 2015” Darran Mazaika.  Darran returned to the show this time talking about how he discovered his place in the leather community.  He told us about his pursuit of the title of “Mr. Leather International.”  And if you...

We launched 2016 with Equality California’s executive director, Rick Zbur who gave us an update on what pro-LGBT legislation Equality California sponsored last year that went into effect this month. He also talked about what’s coming up in 2016 including a focus on “lived equality” beyond “legal equality.” Professor Don Romesburg, from Sonoma State University, talked...

  2015 was a momentous news year for the LGBT community and this month we talk with Matthew Breen, Editor and Chief of The Advocate magazine about some of this year’s most important stories like marriage, scouting, the visibility of the trans community, and more.  Mr. Breen shares his experience as a witness to much of this history and offers thoughts about what’s ahead in 2016.  ...

We start this month with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Amy Nutt who wrote, “Becoming Nicole,” a story about the Maines family and their unconditional love for their transgender daughter Nicole.  Amy and Wayne Maines, the father of Nicole and her twin brother Jonas, talk with us about the family’s struggles and successes raising two incredible young people. In the second half of o...

We traveled to Denver, Colorado this month for the 2015 Matthew Shepard Foundation Honors Gala.  This annual event celebrates the legacy of Matthew Shepard who was murdered 17 years ago this month in a vicious hate crime in Laramie, Wyoming. We have the highlights of the evening including words from Judy Shepard, Matthew’s mother, and the honorees.  The Maines family was honored this year fo...

This month Prop 8 plaintiffs Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami return to Outbeat Radio to talk about life after their day at the Supreme Court.  Jeff and Paul have remained active in the LGBT civil rights movement and now have their own weekly radio show.  We get caught with these two amazing guys and discover the source of their passion for the LGBT civil rights movement. We also talk with Dr. Sugee...

Meet Sean McEntee, the communications associate for the Matthew Shepard Foundation.  Sean shared with us some of the latest issues and challenges facing LGBT youth.  He will tell us about some of the new programs the Matthew Shepard Foundation is working on to support youth and to improve the reporting of hate crimes.   We also introduced you to Brian Pendleton, a philanthropist from Los Angeles w...

YouTube has become a common platform for many entertainers, politicians, and other creative types to share their ideas and talents with the world.  Our guests this month are both YouTube sensations.  We begin with Davey Wavey who launched Davey Wavey TV with a 1 minute, 17 second video.  800 videos later, he has over 900,000 subscribers and more than 250 million views.   Davey creates videos to bo...

Happy Pride!  What a historic time with this week’s landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court making marriage equality the law of the land!  This month we celebrate LGBT pride month and this decision with stories about remembering our history, giving back, and community online.   Kinna Crocker returns with members of the Sonoma LGBTQI Giving Circle.  Now with over 100 members, thi...

In this special Outbeat Extra, Greg Miraglia and Gary Carnivele talk with local religious leaders about faith, doctrine and the LGBT community.  Attitudes about LGBT people are evolving in some faiths, while others continue to resist change.  The conversation is lively, funny, and promising.           Listen to this edition of Outbeat Extra now The post Show Notes –...

This month we took an in depth look at two local stories starting with the new Sonoma County Pride organization.  Chuck Ramsey, the president of Sonoma County Pride, was on to talk about the new organization and their plans for an amazing 2015 pride celebration happening June 5 through 7, 2015 in Guerneville. This last spring Greg Miraglia participated on the accreditation site team visit for Sant...