In this Deep Cuts special from Pride This Way, we step off the parade route to talk with the people living inside the laws: students, politicians, professors, and organizers navigating the impact of LGBTQ+ legislation across the United States.

This episode features activists, Jay W. Walker and Brigid McGinn from Gays Against Guns (our Pay-It-Forward Program Recipient), Senator Danica Roem, former Mayor Annise Parker, and transgender founder of TQVoices, Jade Runk.

As visibility and celebration grow, policy is still quietly defining who gets protected, who feels unsafe, and whose stories are erased. This episode unpacks how recent decisions during the Trump administration have challenged queer and trans rights, what those changes mean on campus and in community spaces, and where listeners can find power in resistance and coalition-building. Listen in for a grounded, human look at Pride beyond the confetti—where policy is personal, and the stakes are real.

Welcome back to Pride This Way, the globetrotting queer travel podcast serving joy in every time zone. In Episode 2, Part Two, we’re back at Miami Beach Pride and turning the gay up to 11 with deeper conversations, bigger feelings, and extra sequins.

Drag Race royalty Latrice Royale brings the belly laughs, Latin heartthrob JChris joins to talk love and visibility, and author‑advocate Dr. Elijah Nicholas opens up about Pride, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and showing up in Miami as a trans man. We’re also shouting out Grammy‑winning legend DJ Tracy Young, whose Part One interview and iconic beats keep Miami’s rainbow heartbeat thumping.

From the main stage to the policy fights backstage, this is your all‑access pass to the people who keep Pride alive long after the confetti is swept away. A portion of proceeds from our Miami Beach episodes supports SAVE, Florida’s longest‑serving LGBTQ+ advocacy organization – and we encourage you to donate to your local Pride, too.

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In this episode of Pride This Way, we land in Miami Beach Pride to chase the beats, the politics and the people who make this city’s queer story unforgettable. You’ll hear from Madonna’s favourite DJ Tracy Young, Drag Race icon Latrice Royale and a cast of local organisers, politicians, performers and everyday heroes fighting to keep Pride visible year‑round.

Listen for the “pop” sounds throughout the episode – each pop is your secret signal to open the episode description and unlock bonus trivia, hidden references and behind‑the‑scenes stories tied to that exact moment.

Part of the proceeds from our Miami Beach episodes will benefit SAVE, Florida’s longest‑serving organisation dedicated to protecting its LGBTQ+ community from discrimination.