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Listen Up Girl

Listen Up Girl

Written by: Zach Randles-Friedman
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Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman, a seasoned podcaster and communications professional, Listen Up Girl delivers trusted coverage of the stories shaping LGBTQ+ lives today. From breaking political news and cultural moments to personal stories of resilience and pride, every episode is designed to inform, inspire, and connect. With years of experience amplifying diverse voices and building authentic conversations, Zach brings credibility, compassion, and insight to each discussion. Listeners can expect accurate reporting, thoughtful commentary, and a safe space where queer voices are always centered.All rights reserved. Politics & Government Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 168: January 20, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
    Jan 20 2026

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    • Polyamorous Americans remain legally unprotected despite growing visibility
    • ‘Heated Rivalry’ season two expected to begin filming this summer
    • Rhea Seehorn confirms ‘Pluribus’ season two writers’ room is officially back
    • ACLU launches “More Than a Game” campaign as Supreme Court weighs trans sports bans
    • Michigan judge resigns after racist and anti-LGBTQ+ recordings surface
    • Tennessee lawmakers introduce bills targeting marriage equality, Pride flags, and LGBTQ+ workplace protections
    • Russian streaming platforms charged under anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” law as queer stories continue to spread
    • Dating apps reshape queer spaces in Ireland, raising concerns about community loss
    • NYPD searches for suspect after anti-LGBTQ+ attack on New York City subway
    • Most conversion therapy in the U.S. still administered by religious leaders, new data shows

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  • Episode 167: LGBTQ+ News - January 17, 2026
    Jan 17 2026
    • DOJ lawyers resign over handling of Renee Good case
    • San Antonio removes rainbow crosswalks in Pride District
    • NY Attorney General Letitia James leads lawsuit against HHS
    • AI backlash after Grok generates nonconsensual sexual imagery
    • MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to The Trevor Project
    • Euphoria Season 3 trailer drops with a five-year time jump
    • Slo Pitch: a queer sports mockumentary on the horizon
    • NeNe Leakes returns to Bravo — but not with a peach
    • Sydney Sweeney targeted by transphobic conspiracy

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  • Episode 166: January 16, 2026 - LGBTQ+ News
    Jan 16 2026
    • Hockey player Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay, crediting Heated Rivalry with giving him the confidence to live openly
    • Transgender youth face growing sports bans across the U.S., raising concerns about safety, belonging, and access
    • Hawaiʻi enacts landmark parentage law strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ families
    • CDC warns of rising STI rates nationwide, with syphilis and congenital syphilis driving the most urgent concerns
    • Maryland woman arrested after viral video shows alleged homophobic attack inside Virginia supermarket
    • Nearly half of LGBTQ Americans report being “less out” amid rising hostility, new HRC survey finds
    • New research shows inclusive restroom design improves access and reduces wait times for everyone
    • Gay Minneapolis pastor says ICE agent detained him at gunpoint following Renee Good killing
    • Harry Styles announces first album in four years, sparking speculation of a disco-inspired era
    • Vivian Jenna Wilson appears in Savage X Fenty Valentine’s campaign, continuing the brand’s inclusive legacy
    • Heated Rivalry resonates with queer viewers in Russia watching under anti-LGBTQ+ repression

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