AudioThis News is So Gay (9/24/25): Cut Crisis Hotline Headlines and (Early!) Pride 2026 Reporting

Featuring: Kate Sosin (The 19th), Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Lauren Chapman (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
(left to right) Ken Schneck, Kate Sosin, Adam Rhodes and Lauren Chapman

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

  • The effects of the termination of the crisis hotline option for queer youth are now being seen. Just how bad is it out there for youth seeking this support?
  • Sure, it’s September, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some Pride news to cover. What some changes we can expect next June?
  • There is some new reporting on incarcerated trans individuals. What’s are the latest headlines there?
  • And, of course, where is our roundtable finding queer joy in this news lately?

Joining us this week to answer these questions and so many more:


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  • Play Lauren’s “Indiana’s Legislative Trail” here!
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