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Produced by the Provincetown Recoding Studio, Queer Times is the unapologetic, high-energy queer news podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by comedy legend Kristen Becker and razor-sharp commentator Harrison Fish, this Provincetown-based show delivers a weekly breakdown of the latest in LGBTQ+ politics, pop culture, women’s sports, and whatever else we want—served with a side of chaos. From breaking news that impacts queer lives to deep dives into the absurdity of today’s culture wars, ...
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From Gavin’s Troll Tweets to Lady G’s Closet
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From Sarah McBride’s no-nonsense politics to Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style troll tweets, Kristen and Harrison dive into the week’s headlines. Along the way: Lady G rumors, Carrie Coon being the most fabulous gay-icon, and why reclaiming the flag still matters. Sharp, funny, and a little messy—just how we like it. Also, have you seen the Valkyries new …
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This week, Kristen and Harrison unpack the political power play of the moment: Texas’ mid-decade redistricting—and the blatant gerrymandering that comes with it. From the history of the term to the modern-day tactics of “packing” and “cracking,” they reveal how district maps become weapons, why it’s happening now, and who really loses when democrac…
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Harrison and Kristen take a deep dive into the cultural obsession with Jeffrey Epstein, asking what the public really wants from “the list,” what justice even looks like in a media-driven world, and why conspiracy culture has taken such a tight grip on both the left and the right. From Ghislaine Maxwell’s suspicious transfer to the endless suicides…
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Reclaiming the Flag with Ellie the Elephant (and Cartman)
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This week, Kristen and Harrison celebrate the power of queer joy and resistance, Provincetown-style. From dunk tank fundraisers at Girl Splash and Summer of Sass to the electric culture of women’s basketball and the unstoppable energy of the WNBA’s Ellie the Elephant, this episode is full of community wins. But they also take a deeper look at how s…
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Provincetown’s Bear Week winds down, but Kristen and Harrison are just getting started. They unpack everything from the shifting body politics of queer spaces (and yes, a little bit of dark room etiquette) to the latest drama in the WNBA, expansion teams, and the big money shaping women’s sports. Then, the tone shifts as they honor the life and leg…
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In this week’s episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen dive deep into the historic win of Zoran Mamdani in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary and what it reveals about the shifting tides of American politics. From ranked choice voting and Democratic Party hypocrisy to rising stars like Deja Foxx and Kat Abu, the hosts dissect the generational …
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Ptown Fights Back | Texas Floods | Alligator Alcatraz
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In this unflinching episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen return to the mic after a chaotic few weeks to unpack the state of a country in crisis. From hate crimes during Provincetown’s Circuit Week to the deadly floods in Texas and the dystopian horror of “Alligator Alcatraz,” this episode dives deep into the increasingly normalized cruelty …
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It’s the end of Pride month, and we’re getting personal. In this episode, Kristen and Harrison rewind the clock and open up about their coming out journeys—what they knew, what they didn’t, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. From kindergarten crushes and Catholic school gender confusion to “big top energy” on the playground, they shar…
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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, suicide prevention resources, and queer erasure. 📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org. For LGBTQ+ youth, additional support is available at TheTrevorProject.org. This week’s Breaking News div…
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, substance use, and inpatient mental health care. If you're in crisis or need support, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the U.S. In this episode of Queer Times, Kristen and Harrison …
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Elon and Trump Are Breaking Up | ICE Invades LA
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This week, Kristen and Harrison open with the immigration protests in Los Angeles that erupted into violence—and were met with near-total silence from major news outlets. At the same time, Trump and Elon Musk are publicly feuding over loyalty, legacy, and who controls the narrative on the right. The chaos is loud, but somehow the real stories—like …
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Trump Targets Harvard | Looking Back on Pride
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In this week’s Breaking News, we unpack Trump’s latest assault on higher education—calling out Harvard by name as a symbol of elitism and liberal decay. But what’s really behind this attack? And how is it shaping the Republican strategy around culture wars and queer erasure? Then in our evergreen conversation, we dive into Pride Month. From exclusi…
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We kick off with Breaking News on the GOP’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”—a brutal federal budget plan that slashes funding for healthcare, housing, and climate programs while funneling billions into policing and defense. We break down what’s at stake and who’s being left behind (again). Then in our evergreen segment, we turn inward to talk about …
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From Court Side to Campaign Chaos: Who's Being Played in 2025?
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We kick things off with Breaking News from the WNBA: the Golden State Valkyries are under fire after cutting fan favorite Caitlyn Chen without a word. We dig into what this says about how women's sports are handling visibility, diversity, and audience trust in 2025. Then, in our evergreen conversation, we go deep on the Democratic Party. From David…
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Bathroom Policing, Butch Erasure, and the Rise of Women’s Sports
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This week’s Breaking News covers the disturbing story out of Boston, where a butch lesbian was removed from a women’s bathroom during a Kentucky Derby party at the Liberty Hotel. We unpack what actually happened, why public policing of gender presentation is escalating, and how the culture of deputized “citizen enforcement” is making bathrooms batt…
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Police Raids, Drag Resilience, and Queer Survival on Social Media
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We kick things off with Breaking News: a late-night raid on a Pittsburgh bar called “P Town” during a drag show with nightlife legend Amanda Lepore. We unpack what happened, what didn’t, and why this kind of police presence is still deeply unsettling—even if no one got hurt. Then in our deep-dive segment, we tackle the tangled relationship between …
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The Fall of George Santos, the War on Queer Visibility, and Fighting Back with Community
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Each week, we kick off with Breaking News and then dive into the real, messy conversations about politics, culture, and queer life. In this episode, we react to George Santos’ sentencing, honor the life and legacy of Jiggly Caliente, and then unpack the deeper issues at play: the erasure of queer and trans people from public spaces, Trump’s takeove…
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In this debut episode of Queer Times, hosts Harrison Fish and Kristen Becker introduce themselves, sharing their unique perspectives shaped by their diverse upbringings and experiences. From growing up in rural, conservative environments to finding refuge in Provincetown’s thriving queer community, they explore the intersection of queerness, politi…
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