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Listen Up Girl

Zach Randles-Friedman
LGBTQ+ Rights
Transgender Rights
LGBTQ+
New York City
LGBTQ Rights
Supreme Court
Gender-Affirming Care
LGBTQ+ Issues
Lindsey Graham
Pride Month
Pete Buttigieg
United States
Russia
Department Of Justice
James Talarico
United Kingdom
West Hollywood
Madonna
LGBTQ+ News
Senegal

LGBTQ+ News in 10 minutes or less!

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Today on Listen Up Girl: Scott Wiener wins Nancy Pelosi's seat and becomes the first openly gay person to represent San Francisco in Congress, Cait Conley flips New York's 17th District, Janelle Sarauw becomes the U.S. Virgin Islands' first out deleg... more

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Yesterday was the rainbow wave. Today, the other side of election night: anti-trans sports measures passed in Nebraska (Measure 442) and Arizona (Prop 318), and are leading in Washington (I-638) and Colorado (Prop 134), even as Democrats swept those ... more

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It was a blue wave, and a rainbow one. In this special election edition of Listen Up Girl, Zach Randles-Friedman breaks down the biggest LGBTQ+ wins of the 2026 midterms.

Chris Pappas becomes the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate. JD F... more

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It's Election Day, and Virginia voters decide Question 2, which would remove the state's 2006 same-sex marriage ban from its constitution. Gov. Abigail Spanberger made her closing pitch at Babes of Carytown in Richmond alongside HRC President Kelley ... more

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Becca Balint
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Episode: Ep. 376: What a Democratic House Could Do for Trans People | LGBTQ+ News Oct 6
Alyssa Edwards
Drag queen and dance educator
Self-described; Alyssa Edwards Dance Company (implied)
Episode: Epn 370: Alyssa Edwards Answers Paxton, the FCC Targets Gonzo & a Lesbian Bar Goes Viral |
Reverend Sarah LeFleuil
Unitarian Universalist minister with a transgender child
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Episode: Ep. 352: 22 States Sue Over Care Funding Rule, Idaho Minister Guilty | Sept 4
Bekah Wolf
Attorney with the American Immigration Council
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Episode: Ep. 300: WPATH Sued, Kansas Revokes Trans IDs & Gay Men Face Deportation to Iran
Hakeem Jeffries
House Democratic Leader
Democratic Party / U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Ep. 300: WPATH Sued, Kansas Revokes Trans IDs & Gay Men Face Deportation to Iran
Shevrin Jones
Florida State Senator
Florida State Senate
Episode: Ep. 299: SCOTUS Trans Sports Ruling, HRC Report, Shevrin Jones & Scott Wiener | Listen Up Girl
Scott Wiener
California State Senator
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Episode: Ep. 299: SCOTUS Trans Sports Ruling, HRC Report, Shevrin Jones & Scott Wiener | Listen Up Girl
Alan Chambers
Former president of Exodus International; central figure in the ex-gay movement
Exodus International
Episode: Ep. 262: Barney Frank Dies + Chambers Arrested + UK LGBTQ+ Funding | May 22, 2026
Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Black trans music legend, creating a children's show called Caring Cabin
Episode: Episode 42: June 20, 2025 LGBTQ+ News

Host

Zach Randles-Friedman
Host of Listen Up Girl

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 539 ratings
  • Love this news

    Thanks for providing the community news. We listen daily to get the best news. Host is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toothie12345
    United States4 months ago
  • love this news

    great news show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    becky goose 1
    United States5 months ago
  • Great news!!

    Love the news for the community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Childofki
    United States5 months ago
  • LGBTQ news at it’s best

    Great 10 minute podcast of LGBtQ news. Staying informed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LI Girl 2000
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing

    I absolutely love this podcast ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brynsmimi
    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful quick updates that keep me in the loop on LGBTQ+ news.
Consistently concise and relevant for a busy day.
Solid mix of policy and culture with approachable hosts.
The host provides balanced coverage and useful sponsor integrations.

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Ep. 384: Texas School Cancels Little Shop, Meta Pays Anti-LGBTQ+ Creators | LGBTQ+ News
Q: What did Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Caffey say when asked about the company's history of funding organizations that oppose LGBTQ+ equality?
He avoided addressing the company's record directly and said Chick-fil-A focuses on serving everyone and providing hospitality.
Ep. 384: Texas School Cancels Little Shop, Meta Pays Anti-LGBTQ+ Creators | LGBTQ+ News
Q: What did Judge Ana Reyes order Pete Hegseth to do in the lawsuit challenging the trans military ban?
She ordered Hegseth to answer ten written questions under oath, with answers due November 5, and said she could require a deposition if he gave evasive responses.
Ep. 376: What a Democratic House Could Do for Trans People | LGBTQ+ News Oct 6
Q: If Democrats went back to Congress, does anything actually change for trans people?
Balint outlines concrete tools—subpoena power, oversight, and funding leverage—that could surface accountability and protect LGBTQ+ rights, though success depends on winning the House and political will.

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A fast, recurring LGBTQ+-focused news brief that delivers concise daily updates on policy, rights, culture, and community events. Episodes blend hard news with human-interest pieces, often including bits of optimistic community progress and sponsor integrations. The cadence and format appeal to listeners who want quick, reliable takes on LGBTQ+ issues plus timely cultural coverage.

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2. Alyssa Edwards
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