Episode 173: January 30, 2026 - LGBTQ+ Special Report
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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 progress is inevitable. But beneath the surface, aggressive policies, political backlash, and federal enforcement are creating fear, displacement, and real harm. Through cultural analysis, policy…
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