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Listen Up GirlEp. 273: Budapest Pride Cleared, Drag Story Time Fights Back & 2026 Grand Marshals | June 5, 2026
Day 5 of Pride Month. Today on Listen Up Girl: Hungarian police clear the 2026 Budapest Pride march to go ahead a year after the government tried to ban it. A…
Listen Up GirlEp. 272: GOP Rep Says "Homosexuality Has No Place in America" | Pride Day 4 | June 4, 2026
Story 1 & 2: Rep. Andy Ogles — "Homosexuality Has No Place in America" Republican Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN) posted on his official congressional X account…
Listen Up GirlEp. 271: Pride Day 3: Fidelity Month Backlash, "Low-T" Attacks & Corporate Abandonment | June 3, 2026
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declares June "Fidelity Month" as a direct counter to Pride. Tennessee and Utah have declared their own alternative…
Listen Up GirlEp. 270: Trans Military Ban Unconstitutional + Becky Pepper-Jackson Wins State Title | June 2, 202
Episode: Listen Up Girl — Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Story 1 — Becky Pepper-Jackson Wins State Track Title Becky Pepper-Jackson, 15, the trans student-athlete at…
Listen Up GirlEp. 269: Trans Military Ban Ruled Unconstitutional + Pride Month Begins | June 1, 2026
Listen Up Girl | June 1, 2026 — Happy Pride Month Segment 1 — Trans Military Ban Ruled Unconstitutional The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 today that…
Listen Up GirlEp. 268: LGBTQ+ News: O'Shae Sibley Trial, Italy Scouts & Pride Month Eve
Episode: Listen Up Girl — Saturday, May 31, 2026 Today's stories: O'Shae Sibley Murder Trial — Defendant Dmitriy Popov testifies in his own defense, denying…
Listen Up GirlEp. 267: LGBTQ+ News - LGBTQ+ News: Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll, Brandon Wolf Returns & UK Trans Ban
Listen Up Girl | May 30, 2026 Today's episode covers five major LGBTQ+ news stories: Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Poll — A new Emerson College survey…
Listen Up GirlEp.266: LGBTQ+ News - Russia Bans 9 LGBTQ+ Groups, UN Raises Alarm
Listen Up Girl | Global LGBTQ+ News | May 29, 2026 Today on Listen Up Girl, your daily LGBTQ+ news podcast, we're going global with five major international…
Listen Up GirlEp. 265: LGBTQ+ News: Maine Trans Ballot KILLED, Malaysia Raids & DC Black Pride | May 28
Six stories as we count down to Pride Month: Maine's Secretary of State killed an anti-trans ballot measure after more than 12,500 petition signatures were…
Listen Up GirlEp. 264: Kenya Trans Victory, Spain #1 in Europe & Saving Durham Pride | May 27
Episode Notes: Kenya High Court Trans Ruling — Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled May 20, 2026 that existing Kenyan law does not prohibit transgender people from…
Listen Up GirlEp. 263: LGBTQ+ News: Trans Rights, Russia Charges Teen & Viral Gay Grad Speech | May 26
We open with Garrett Snoeyenbos — a former college offensive lineman who played at Vanderbilt, the Naval Academy, and the University of Tennessee — and the…
Listen Up GirlEp. 262: Barney Frank Dies + Chambers Arrested + UK LGBTQ+ Funding | May 22, 2026
Alan Chambers, former president of Exodus International, was arrested May 19, 2026 in Orlando on charges of solicitation of a minor via computer, sending…
Listen Up GirlEp. 261: Trans Porta-Potty Law, Smith College Probe, GOP Groomer Arrested & Pete Buttigieg Claps Back
Title: Trans Porta-Potty Law, Smith College Probe, GOP Groomer Arrested & Pete Buttigieg Claps Back Episode Summary: Seven stories from the front lines of…
Listen Up GirlEp. 260: DOJ Trans Records Blocked + PEPFAR Crumbling + NYC Pride Marshals | May 20
Story 1 — Rhode Island Judge Blocks DOJ Trans Youth Records U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy voided a DOJ subpoena demanding six years of medical records from…
Listen Up GirlEp. 259: Texas Hospital Forced Into Detransition Clinic + HIV Breakthrough | May 19
Story 1 — Texas Children's Hospital Detransition Clinic Texas Children's Hospital agreed to open the nation's first "detransition clinic," pay $10 million, and…
Listen Up GirlEp. 258: No Pride Flags, No Detransition Clinics, No More Waiting — LGBTQ+ News May 18
King Charles included a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban in his King's Speech on May 13th — covering both sexual orientation and gender identity…
Listen Up GirlEp. 257: LGBTQ+ News: Eurovision Winner, Poland's First Gay Marriage & More | May 17, 2026
Happy International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia! On Episode 1 of today's Listen Up Girl: Niecy Nash calls for more stories about…
Listen Up GirlEp. 256: Madonna Headlines FIFA World Cup + PA Nondiscrimination Bill Passes | Listen Up Girl
Today's episode covers seven stories from across the LGBTQ+ world. The Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 2103 by a razor-thin 101–100 vote, adding sexual…
Listen Up GirlEp. 255: LGBTQ News: Hobby Lobby Funds Anti-Gay Marriage Push + FBI Pride Flag Firing | Listen Up Girl
Today on Listen Up Girl: Hobby Lobby's founder is bankrolling a 47-organization campaign to overturn marriage equality. A Canadian university is denying trans…
Listen Up GirlEp. 255: Jason Collins Dies + Trans Student Killed + GLAAD's Scary Social Media Report | 5/13/26
Today's episode covers seven stories from May 12–13, 2026. Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, passed away yesterday at 47 after an eight-month…
Listen Up GirlEp. 254: Gay Husband Home After 150 Days in ICE + Hayden Comes Out + Trevor Project Report | May 12
Today on Listen Up Girl: A gay husband is finally free after 150 days in ICE detention. Hayden Panettiere publicly comes out as bisexual ahead of her new…
Listen Up GirlEp. 253: LGBTQ+ News: Trans "Terrorist" Label, IOC Ban, Conversion Therapy Ruling | May 11, 2026
Today on Listen Up Girl — your daily LGBTQ+ news podcast — we break down the White House's shocking new counterterrorism strategy that labels pro-trans groups…
Listen Up GirlEp. 252: DOJ Bonuses for Anti-Trans Lawyers, Book Ban Alert & All Stars 11 Is Here | May 9
Today on Listen Up Girl — your daily LGBTQ+ news podcast — the DOJ is bribing lawyers to target trans healthcare providers, courts keep blocking their grab for…
Listen Up GirlEp. 251: Florida Defunds Pride, Trans Youth Privacy Threat & Tony Nominations | LGBTQ News
Today's episode covers six major stories in the LGBTQ+ community. Florida's new anti-DEI law has stripped Key West Pride, Tropical Heat, and Womenfest of state…
Listen Up GirlEp. 250: Trans Shelter Ban, Youth Mental Health Crisis & TN Tracking Bill | Listen Up Girl
Stories covered in this episode: HUD Proposes Trans Shelter Ban — The Department of Housing and Urban Development has put forward a rule that would require…
Listen Up GirlEp. 249: Trans Model Makes Met Gala History + Florida Man Beats 5-Year-Old "To Beat The Gay Out"
Today on Listen Up Girl: trans and disabled model Aariana Rose Philip makes Met Gala history as the first wheelchair user in 78 years. A Florida man is…
Listen Up GirlEp. 248: LGBTQ Jews Leaving Orthodoxy + Anti-Trans Bills, UK Hate Crime Win & More
This week: queer Jews leaving Orthodox Judaism, five anti-LGBTQ+ riders in a State Dept funding bill, Pennsylvania's historic anti-discrimination vote, the…
Listen Up GirlEp. 247: New LGBTQ+ Treatment Center in Chicago, Meta Censors Lesbians & Trump DOJ Declares War on Queer Rights
Stories covered this episode: No Matter What Recovery opens LGBTQ+-affirming treatment facility in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood Smithsonian's "Here: Pride…
Listen Up GirlEp. 246: Trans Shelter Ban? Major LGBTQ+ Rights Stories You Need to Know
HUD proposal could require shelters to house people by birth sex Court ruling protects trans women prisoners in Oregon Wesley Han files discrimination lawsuit…
Listen Up GirlEp. 245: Europe Bans Conversion Therapy? Pride Flag Burned & Major LGBTQ+ News Breakdown
Europe conversion therapy ban vote Pride flag burned in Lancaster PA Montana trans rights ruling Madonna new song Bring Your Love Trevor Project $1M donation…
Listen Up GirlEp. 244: LGBTQ+ News: $100K Fine, Pride Attacks, Sniffies Expansion & Supreme Court Ruling
In today’s episode of Listen Up Girl, we’re breaking down a powerful mix of accountability, culture, and ongoing challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community around…
Listen Up GirlEp. 243: Viral LGBTQ+ Stories: West Hollywood Arrests, Trans Rights Wins, Vatican Shift & More
West Hollywood viral incident involving two dads explained Pope signals shift on LGBTQ+ priorities in the Catholic Church Drag performers win $350K legal…
Listen Up GirlEp. 242: Joe Locke’s SHOCKING New Role+ Madonna Is BACK + LGBTQ+ Culture Is Changing
In this episode: New research highlights disproportionate suicide rates among trans youth and systemic gaps in care New Zealand updates blood donation rules to…
Listen Up GirlEp. 241: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Attack, Trans Crisis, Book Bans & Global Crackdowns
In this episode: New research highlights disproportionate suicide rates among trans youth and systemic gaps in care New Zealand updates blood donation rules to…
Listen Up GirlEp. 240: Trans Sports Ban Lawsuit, Florida Pride Ban, Eurovision Boycott & Infowars Twist
Trans sports ban initiative faces lawsuit over invalid signatures Senate Democrats block anti-trans voting bill amid internal divisions Florida bans public…
Listen Up GirlEp. 239: LGBTQ Backlash Rising: Trans Rights, Fake CNN Incident, Laverne Cox Speaks Out | LGBTQ+ News
In this episode: Same-sex couple targeted in alleged fake CNN incident Federal ruling impacts trans women in prisons Oregon settlement highlights abuse in…
Listen Up GirlEp. 238: Queer Culture Runs Everything? Meryl Streep, Kylie, Madonna & Pride Debate | LGBTQ+ News
In this episode: Meryl Streep credits queer culture for shaping fashion and media Netflix announces Kylie Minogue documentary New queer photo series inspired…
Listen Up GirlEp. 237: Trans Rights WIN, EU Strikes Down Anti-LGBTQ Law, Tim Cook Steps Down | LGBTQ News
Major LGBTQ+ news updates you need to know right now. In today’s episode of Listen Up Girl, we break down a HUGE legal win for trans rights as the Montana…
Listen Up GirlEp. 236 - LGBTQ+ News: Heartstopper Film Drama, & Supreme Court Showdown
In this episode of Listen Up Girl, Zach covers: Heated Rivalry season 2 shifting from romance to real-life relationship struggles Heartstopper Forever casting…
Listen Up GirlEp: 235 - LGBTQ+ Rights Under Attack? Trans Laws, Viral Confrontation & Hidden Policies Explained
In today’s Listen Up Girl episode, we break down the biggest LGBTQ+ news stories happening right now — and what they really mean. From a shocking claim about…
Listen Up GirlEp. 234: April 19, 2026- LGBTQ+ News: Trans Rights Wins, RFK Jr Scandal, Madonna Coachella Moment & TIME100 Icons
Madonna stuns at Coachella with Sabrina Carpenter RFK Jr. controversy sparks backlash Wisconsin governor vetoes 5 anti-trans bills 10 anti-LGBTQ+ bills fail in…
Listen Up GirlEp. 233: April 18, 2026 - Trans Rights Victory, Anti-Trans Laws & Political Drama You Can’t Ignore | LGBTQ News
This week on Listen Up Girl, we’re breaking down one of the biggest transgender rights rulings in the U.S., as the Montana Supreme Court declares that…
Listen Up GirlEp. 232- April 17, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News: Trans Laws, Katy Perry Allegations & Miss America Controversy
In today’s LGBTQ+ news, we break down major stories impacting the community right now—from a controversial Idaho law forcing schools to out trans youth, to…
Listen Up GirlEp.231 - April 16, 2026- LGBTQ+ News: Trans Bills, Pride Backlash, Madonna Returns & More
Dave Chappelle criticizes political use of transgender jokes Tennessee passes trans healthcare tracking bill “Nuclear Family Month” declared during Pride Month…
Listen Up GirlEp. 230: April 15, 2026- LGBTQ+ News
Pete Buttigieg on inflation and impact Court blocks trans healthcare restrictions LGBTQ+ students face rising pressure Caitlyn Jenner sparks debate Mark Hamill…
Listen Up GirlEp. 229: April 14, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault; Perry denies claims Hungary’s Viktor Orbán voted out after 16 years amid anti-LGBTQ+ policies Pride flag…
Listen Up GirlEp. 228: April 13, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Colman Domingo dominates SNL debut with style and control JoJo Siwa speaks out on identity, backlash, and being “not straight” 11 states allow healthcare…
Listen Up GirlEp. 227: April 12, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Molotov cocktail attack targets home of openly gay tech leader Sam Altman Trans woman brutally assaulted after trying to help stranger outside queer bar…
Listen Up GirlEp. 226 - April 11, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Idaho passes controversial law forcing schools to out trans students to parents D.C. queer bar turns political rumor into a viral night of camp and satire…
Listen Up GirlEp. 225: April 10, 2026 - LGBTQ+ Podcast
Far-right influencer sparks outrage with dangerous rhetoric targeting a U.S. senator Canadian traveler detained and banned from the U.S. for 10 years Dublin’s…
Listen Up GirlEp. 224: April 9, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Erick Erickson defends war threats over trans visibility outrage Maine ballot initiative targets trans youth rights MAGA cracks as Trump escalates Iran…
Listen Up GirlEp. 223: April 8, 2026- LGBTQ+ News
Lil Nas X Set for Charge Dismissal After Mental Health Program Orange Convicted Felon Ends Trans Student Protections Nationwide Olympian Leaves Team GB After…
Listen Up GirlEp. 222: April 7, 2026 -LGBTQ+ News
Female Same-Sex Couples Now Outnumber Male Couples in the U.S. Romania Court Rules in Favor of Trans Man After Years-Long Battle Tennessee Library Director…
Listen Up GirlEp. 221: April 6, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Orange convicted felon Uses Easter Messaging to Push Anti-Trans Agenda South Carolina Advances Expanded Trans Bathroom Bill Kentucky Lawmaker Fails in Attempt…
Listen Up GirlEp. 220: April 5, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Pam Bondi’s DOJ launched investigations into transgender youth in school sports Subpoenas targeted hospitals and clinics providing gender-affirming care Major…
Listen Up GirlEp. 219: April 4, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Ty Herndon embraces life, love, and the possibility of fatherhood Joel Kim Booster opens up about non-monogamy and body image Idaho proposes extreme anti-trans…
Listen Up GirlEp. 218: April 3, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Drag Race Philippines star Misua dies at 27 just days after casting Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi amid leadership tensions Trans activist defies…
Listen Up GirlEp. 217: April 2, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after anti-Pride remarks Pedro Pascal praised for strong trans allyship World’s largest trans pride flag unveiled in Australia…
Listen Up GirlEp. 216: April 1, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
NYC celebrates Trans Day of Visibility with protest march Reports spark conversation around Kristi Noem household and gender expression Idaho passes one of the…
Listen Up GirlEp. 215: March 31, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
Supreme Court rules against Colorado conversion therapy ban UK warns of rising drug-resistant Shigella cases Finland MP convicted over anti-LGBTQ+ statements…