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*Nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the GLAAD Awards* Weekly interviews with the most interesting LGBTQ+ people in the world. Recent guests include Laverne Cox, Janelle Monáe, Pete Buttigieg, Brandi Carlile, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Angela Davis. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters.

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Carmelita Tropicana was created almost by accident: a made-up name, blurted out at a radio broadcast in the 1980s. But Carmelita, and the woman behind the character, Alina Troyano, went on to become one of the pillars of downtown New York theatre. Al... more

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Longtime activist Karla Jay recalls the early days of the Gay Liberation Front, the all-women's dance that ended in a mafia raid, and the Lavender Menace's 1970 takeover of the Second Congress to Unite Women that produced The Woman-Identified Woman m... more

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"Because I didn't learn the photo rules it was very easy for me to abandon them." The pioneering photographer Duane Michals talks about discovering his love for photography in the 1950s, not looking down on commercial work, his half-century-long rela... more

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At 100 years old, Alan Shayne's life has spanned the entirety of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. He got his start acting on Broadway in the 1940s, then became a casting director (casting Barbra Streisand, Diane Keaton, Cicely Tyson, and Dustin Hoff... more

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Alina Troyano
Performance artist and creator of Carmelita Tropicana
Carmelita Tropicana / Downtown New York scene
Episode: Carmelita Tropicana: The Accidental Queen of Downtown Performance Art
Karla Jay
Activist, author of Tales of the Lavender Menace
Gay Liberation Front (GLF); Radical Lesbians
Episode: Karla Jay: The Lesbian Stonewall That History Forgot
Duane Michals
Pioneering photographer known for narrative sequences and text on photographs
Independent photographer
Episode: Duane Michals: Jump First, Ask Questions Later (Remembering the Gay Pioneer)
Alan Shayne
100-year-old former casting director and Warner Bros executive, author of And It Only Took 100 Years
Former Warner Bros Television President, Casting Director
Episode: Alan Shayne: At 100, Looking Back on a Gay Life in Hollywood
Avram Finkelstein
Founding member of Act Up, artist with Gran Fury
Act Up, Gran Fury
Episode: Avram Finkelstein: "Silence = Death" and the Image That Defined the AIDS Crisis
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Renowned trans elder and activist
Episode: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Was At The Forefront of Trans Liberation Since Before Stonewall (1946-2025)
Robert Suttle
Advocate and co-founder of the Ciro Project, who was wrongfully imprisoned due to HIV criminalization laws.
Ciro Project
Episode: Robert Suttle: The Case for Ending HIV Criminalization
Susan Stryker
A foundational figure in transgender studies and author of 'Transgender History'.
Episode: Susan Stryker: Trump's War on Transgender People, A Historian's View
Edmund White
One of the greatest living writers, known for his contributions to gay literature and memoirs.
Episode: Edmund White: The Loves of My Life (X-Rated)

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Jeffrey Masters
Host of LGBTQ&A

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Love and hate

    Y’all I love gay rights but (take this seriously or else) hate with every cell in my aro ace body all of the haters saying “imagine” out there and when you go missing I won’t tell where I hid you to the cops leaving you to rot and go down to Tartarus!(realy love the pod tho)

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    Dubl A bttry
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this

    Fun and informative xx

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    5
    Liebchen3000
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A beautiful opportunity to learn!

    I love this podcast so much! Having worked with Jeffrey personally many years and a career ago I know that he is a lifelong learner. This is so apparent in this well thought out podcast. Especially these last seasons as he pays homage and dives deep with LGBTQ elders.

    Hearing this history firsthand from those who truly lived through a revolution, in my opinion, has the ability to change hearts and minds. However, I think it may be most stirring to those of us who see the steps we are taking back... more

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    5
    CheyenneNelson
    United States2 years ago
  • A great podcast

    I’m late to the party, but these short interviews are so wonderful, inspiring, and essential listening for anyone queer or who loves a queer person. I hope there will be future episodes.

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    5
    litoq
    United States3 years ago
  • What happened

    This podcast is FANTASTIC!! What happened?

    Please. Insider bringing it back!!!

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    Sonik~Fyuzhen
    United States4 years ago

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Audiences value authentic storytelling and historical context about queer communities.
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Shows are described as inspiring, informative, and essential for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ topics.

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Karla Jay: The Lesbian Stonewall That History Forgot
Q: What was the intention behind the Lavender Menace action at the Second Congress for Women?
The aim was to push the movement to acknowledge lesbians, race, and class as integral to feminist goals, challenging the male-dominated agenda and expanding the scope of what feminism encompassed.
Avram Finkelstein: "Silence = Death" and the Image That Defined the AIDS Crisis
Q: When did you realize Act Up was the driving force behind the movement, and how did that momentum develop?
It was a slow, cumulative process sparked by strategic actions, channeled through a dynamic group and a willingness to experiment with messaging, including posters, actions, and alliances that grew into a broader movement.
Barney Frank: We Are Change Agents (1940-2026)
Q: What was the role of your personal life in shaping your policy priorities in Congress?
I believed I could not separate my personal truth from my public work; coming out actually helped me articulate why gay rights needed to be fought for openly, and it also made it possible to advocate more effectively for broader protections.
Barney Frank: We Are Change Agents (1940-2026)
Q: Why did you decide to come out publicly when you did, and how did you weigh the political risks?
I weighed the political risks by consulting poll data that showed a significant portion of voters would be personally uncomfortable, but I also recognized that Americans were less homophobic in practice than people claimed they were in theory, which made the timing more viable.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Was At The Forefront of Trans Liberation Since Before Stonewall (1946-2025)
Q: What do you think has changed about people accepting you as a trans woman?
Miss Major feels the world, in general, has become more accepting of trans individuals, allowing for a greater sense of freedom.

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A consistently insightful interview series centered on LGBTQ+ voices, culture, history, and activism. Guests span writers, activists, entertainers, and change-makers, with conversations that blend personal storytelling with broader social contexts. The show often highlights historical movements, policy impacts, and ongoing advocacy, offering depth, empathy, and practical perspectives for listeners who want to understand LGBTQ+ issues from lived experiences. A standout aspect is the ability to blend archival history with contemporary dialogue, making it useful for advocates, educators, and industry professionals seeking authentic, informed conversations.

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LGBTQ&A launched 10 years ago and published 280 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on LGBTQ&A include:

1. Alina Troyano
2. Karla Jay
3. Duane Michals
4. Alan Shayne
5. Avram Finkelstein
6. Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
7. Robert Suttle
8. Susan Stryker

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