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The Advocate Weekly

The Advocate Weekly

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 The Advocate Weekly is a podcast that delves deeper into the most impactful stories affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Hosted by Kevin Ortega-Rojas, this show brings you exclusive insights from The Advocate and OUT Magazine's editorial staff, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their groundbreaking journalism.

Each week, The Advocate Weekly features interviews with celebrities, activists, and political leaders who are representing and fighting for the LGBTQ+ community.


Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the latest news, culture, and advocacy efforts shaping our community.Copyright The Advocate Hygiene & Healthy Living Politics & Government
Episodes
  • May 16th, 2025 (with Brooke Eden)

    May 16th, 2025 (with Brooke Eden)
    May 20 2025
    This week country music star Brooke Eden joins The Advocate Weekly pod to talk about her new single 'Giddy Up!' She also talks about coming to terms with her sexuality while being a country artist and the accepting community of country music lovers she grew up around.

    This week host Kevin Ortega-Rojas also discusses RFK JR's plan to shut down a crucial resource for LGBTQIA+ youth, the state of social media safety for queer people and a Montana court case victory for trans kids.

    To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-RojasSpecial thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui.
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    27 mins
  • May 1st, 2025 (with Wes Moore, Sarah McBride and more)

    May 1st, 2025 (with Wes Moore, Sarah McBride and more)
    May 1 2025
    This week on The Advocate Weekly host Kevin Ortega-Rojas is at the LGBTQ+ Victory Funds National Champagne Brunch in Washington DC, he is joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Congresswoman Emily Randall, Iowa State Rep Aime Witchendahl and California’s Attorney General with remarks by Sarah McBride.

    During this week’s headlines: Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been marked by anti-lgbtq+ policies and the Kennedy Center, controlled by Trump, cancels WorldPride events.

    You can listen to ‘The Advocate Weekly’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and all other podcast platforms.

    To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-RojasSpecial thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui.
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    27 mins
  • April 24th, 2025 (with Johnny Sibillly)

    April 24th, 2025 (with Johnny Sibillly)
    Apr 24 2025
    This week on The Advocate Weekly host Kevin Ortega-Rojas is joined by actor and host Johnny Sibilly to talk about the latest season of the hit series ‘HACKS,’ his popular podcast ‘Tres Leches’ and his Logo Series ‘SPILL.’

    Kevin also chats with Advocate’s Senior National Reporter, Christopher Wiggins, to discuss the latest LGBTQ+ cases at the US Supreme Court.

    This week’s headlines include a win for transgender Americans who sued the Trump administration and a fight for justice in the case of a gay asylum seeker wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

    You can listen to ‘The Advocate Weekly’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and all other podcast platforms.

    To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com
    This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
    Thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui.
    Special thanks to our guest Johnny Sibilly.
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    54 mins
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