AudioThis News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride

Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and Mashaun D. Simon (NBC News/GLAAD).
(left to right) Ken Schneck, Ben Jodway, Missy Spears, Mashaun D. Simon

On this week’s episode of This News is So Gay:

  • The Supreme Court case around conversion therapy is coming up fast. What’s at stake for LGBTQ+ communities across the country?
  • These United States sure do differ with LGBTQ+ issues. So how does queer journalism then differ based on geography?
  • Black Gay Pride is coming up in cities all across the country. Why are these celebrations so very important?
  • And, of course, where is our roundtable finding queer joy in this news lately?

Joining us to discuss these stories and more:


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