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AudioThis News is So Gay (4/8/26): Covering Conversion Therapy, Rainbow Crosswalks & Spiderkash

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 8, 2026

Featuring: Christopher Wiggins (The Advocate) and Tammye Nash (Dallas Voice).

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How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection

By Ken Schneck ● Business ● April 7, 2026

A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

AudioThis News is So Gay (4/1/26): Diving Into the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity & the Supreme Court

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 1, 2026

Featuring: Chris Geidner (Law Dork)

A photo of Van Wert's town sign in black and white with a rainbow superimposed in the background as if it's spilling into the image.

They started as a friend group of LGBTQ+ Ohioans. Now, they’re running their rural county’s first Pride.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● March 26, 2026

In the past, Van Wert County residents traveled to Indiana for Pride

AudioThis News is So Gay (3/25/26): Exposing How ICE Presence is Impacting HIV Care

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 25, 2026

Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media) and Darian Aaron (GLAAD)

Trans Ohioans create a safe space to teach other trans people how to shoot guns and handle firearms safely

By Ben Jodway & H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● March 23, 2026

‘People were smiling and happy and feeling comfortable [because] they have access to firearms for the first time in a safe place.’

AudioThis News is So Gay (3/18/26): Covering the Fights Against Anti-Trans Legislation & Period Poverty

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 18, 2026

Featuring: Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and Nick Fulton (The Fourth Estate).

Same affirming Ohio summer camp for trans and gender-expansive kids. Different zip code.

By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● March 13, 2026

Camp Indigo returns to Ohio for a third summer, this time in Columbus

AudioThis News is So Gay (3/4/26): Reporting on LGBTQ+ Orgs Who Are Actually Doing Pretty Darn Well

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 4, 2026

Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Gisselle Medina (Fresnoland)

Cincinnati’s Midwestern Lesbian celebrates anniversary, expands pop-up events to other Ohio cities

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● February 24, 2026

The LGBTQ+ events company announced plans to expand while celebrating ‘Sapphic Sips’ series anniversary

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