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Queer News

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Queer News is an Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn, a new pod drops every Monday by 9am CT.

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Welcome back to our Summer series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Anna has a Queer News headline to share, then later, join Anna for an exclusive interview with leading jour... more

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This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story highlights trans and nonbinary politicians on the precipice of making history. In politics, co-owner of the Lesbian Bar My Sister's Room Jen-Chase Daniels was arrested over the weekend, and the Trump... more

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Welcome back to the show! This is a special episode brought to us by our Queer News contributor Darian Aaron, Senior Director of Local News: U.S. South for GLAAD. This episode digs into GLAAD's newly released 2026 HIV Stigma Report with a powerful in... more

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Welcome back to our Summer series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Anna has a few quick Queer News headlines to share then join Anna for an exclusive interview with USA today... more

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Tee Sanders
Comedian, social media star, and 2026 NAACP Image Award winner
Episode: Berlin Pride Attacked, $200 Million in HIV Funding in Limbo & Raven Symone to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trina Gregory
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Episode: Queer News Podcast Trailer
Everton Blair
Georgia educator and politician running for Congress in Georgia's 13th District
Campaign for Congress, Georgia
Episode: Interview: A conversation with Dr. Everton Blair about his historic run for congress in Georgia's 13th district
Raina Deerwater
Associate Director of Entertainment Research and Analysis at GLAAD
GLAAD
Episode: Sam Nordquist's torturer pleads guilty, Professional women's sports are winning & GLAAD reports zero trans characters in films released in 2025
Nikki Patin
New CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Brave Space Alliance
Episode: Exclusive Interview: Meet Nikki Patin the New CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Channyn Lynne Parker
Equality Illinois CEO
Equality Illinois
Episode: Governor JB Pritzker Signs 3 Trans Affirming Bills For Pride, MLB Players Protest Pride Night, and the BET Awards queer recap
Lu Calzada
Newsletter coordinator for El La Vida, Windy City Times Queer Latino Newsletter
Windy City Times
Episode: Jason Collins Passed Away at 47, The DOJ demands the names of trans youth from NYC Langone, and El Bar brings Latino culture to Chicago's North Halstead
Shanta Smith-Cruz
New York City's Chief Keeper of Records
City of New York / New York Public Services
Episode: A trans woman wins big money in a lawsuit against Oregon, more bans on pride flags and discussion topics, and what's going on with Denver's only lesbian bar?
Ebony K. Williams
Court TV personality featured in a case discussed on the show
Court TV
Episode: Happy Lesbian Visibility Week , We Remember Davonta Curtis & the Pride Flag is Back at Stonewall

Host

Anna DeShawn
Host of Queer News, focused on LGBTQ+ issues, culture, and policy with community-driven storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • A much needed take on world & queer news

    Listening to the news can be hard. But Anna is warm, honest, and supportive. Such a great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calen Ann
    United States10 months ago
  • Thank you

    I’ve been listening for a bit now and this is a great show! It’s also keeping me up to date on the newest queer news. Also with the newest episode (as of June 11th 2025) has given me strength to come out to my parents. Thank you and love the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UrL0calGay
    United Statesa year ago
  • great roundup, great vibes

    Great curation of important news affecting the LGBTQ community and Anna is an absolute joy to hang with. I’m not part of that community but I listen to stay informed and just be a better ally. Thank you for your service!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ChaCha312
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Great curation of news impacting the LGBTQIA community. Anna is friendly, warm, and so enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackirenee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you Anna!

    Thank you for speaking truth to the LGBTQ experience! #HappyPride

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becca !
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise concise, warm delivery and informative LGBTQ+ updates.
Fans value the host's positivity and advocacy stance.
Some critique the ad breaks as excessive but appreciate the content.

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Interview: Grammy Nominee Lachi Talks with Anna DeShawn: "When I Was Losing My Vision, I Decided to Live"
Q: Tell us about the moment you decided to live after hearing you would lose your vision.
Lachi explains that the diagnosis propelled her to live fully and turn adversity into action, documenting her journey and pushing forward with new goals.
Exclusive Interview: Meet Nikki Patin the New CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Q: What is the long-term vision for Brave Space Alliance?
Her vision centers on a 10-year plan that deepens health, housing, food, and identity pillars, expands housing capacity (including rehab of buildings), and builds broader partnerships with real estate developers, banks, and community organizations to create stability and power for Black trans communities.
Exclusive Interview: Meet Nikki Patin the New CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Q: Why did you apply for this position and what makes you a good fit?
Patin explains she initially did not plan to apply, but fell in love with the team and saw a strong chemistry and potential for long-term impact, which convinced her to pursue the role.
Interview: Senator Mike Simmons' Bold Vision for Congress
Q: Why now, and what makes you different from the other candidates applying for the same seat?
My lived experience, the breadth of the communities I represent, and a proven track record of delivering policy that helps working families—like sanctuary protections for trans people and a strengthened child tax credit—set me apart, as well as my willingness to challenge the status quo from within.
Interview: Dreaming Bigger: B. DeVeaux on Jazmine Sullivan, Grief, and the SF Jazz with Corey Antonio Rose
Q: Of all the lessons in Fearless, what is one lyric that you want people to walk away with and keep with them?
B. DeVeaux emphasizes the importance of dreaming bigger and believing that more is possible beyond imagination.

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A weekly LGBTQ+-focused news and culture show that blends policy updates, activism, and community stories with interviews from activists, artists, and organizers. Across episodes, the host curates concise, culture-facing reporting on rights, representation, and queer visibility, while weaving in personal reflections and actionable ways for listeners to engage. Notable strengths include high-profile guest interviews, a clear stance on advocacy and community support, and ongoing audience-driven initiatives like Substack fundraising and memberships. The show often pairs hard news with celebratory culture moments, making it a go-to for listeners who want reliable updates plus context and community impact.

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Recent guests on Queer News include:

1. Tee Sanders
2. Trina Gregory
3. Everton Blair
4. Raina Deerwater
5. Nikki Patin
6. Channyn Lynne Parker
7. Lu Calzada
8. Shanta Smith-Cruz

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