In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The Trump administration plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline• Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft• The new movie “On Swift Horses” follows two queer characters searching fo…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The Trump administration has removed all members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS• The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has reportedly been told to repeal hate speech laws that protect LGBTQ people in order to get a trade deal with the Trump administration• The queer streaming platform Revry …

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A private gay campground in Texas caught backlash after banning transgender men from its property• A bill is working its way through the Arkansas legislature that would allow for discriminating against LGBTQ people• And I chat with Nathan Lee Graham about his new Hulu sitcom “Mid-Century Modern”All that and more in …

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service members• The European Union is standing up for LGBTQ rights after Hungary banned Pride events• A queer college group will be allowed to present their annual drag show "Draggieland" at Texas A&M• And the new Amazon Prime Video …

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court• The Defense Department has released details on how it will try to discharge nearly every transgender service member• The new comedy series “Mid-…

In this week’s headlines:• Police say the murder of a trans man in upstate New York wasn’t a ‘hate crime’• The latest polling from Gallup shows nearly 10 percent of Americans now identify as LGBTQ• A federal judge ridiculed Donald Trump’s ban on transgender soldiers• And a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee wants to expand the state’s “Don’t Say Gay”…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Three men have been found guilty after drugging gay men outside NYC gay clubs and then robbing them leading to their deaths• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate halt to gender-affirming care for transgender service members• A new Gallup poll shows Americans satisfied with LGBTQ acceptance has dropped…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Out country music star Orville Peck will make his Broadway debut in the current revival of CABARET this spring• The Trevor Project will undergo layoffs and restructuring in major 'transformation'• LGBTQ entertainment critics have announced the nominees for the 2025 Dorian Film Awards All that plus news of Laverne Co…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The annual Defense Department bill approved this week in the House of Representatives includes a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender children of military service members• New Jersey’s governor has signed a new law blocking book bans in schools and libraries which often focus on LGBTQ-centered books• Good ne…

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• A Republican lawmaker decided to make transgender women using the restroom at the U.S. Capitol a big issue• Illinois’ highest court overturned “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s felony conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime• Peru is close to legally recognizing same-sex couples• And Daniel Craig stars in the ac…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The 2024 elections have come and gone and while my presidential candidate didn’t win, there were several big wins for LGBTQ candidates• 12 students from Salisbury University in Maryland have been charged with hate crimes after using Grindr to lure a gay man into a violent assault• Sexually transmitted infection rate…

In this week’s headlines:• LGBTQ voters could play an outsize role in the who wins the 2024 presidential election• Ireland passes hate crimes law amid spike in anti-LGBTQ violence• England’s only openly gay pro footballer Jake Daniels speaks out about preconceptions about queer sports stars• I highly recommend the new film drama “I Don’t Know Who Y…

Today I’m chatting Andy Bell, frontman for the legendary electropop duo Erasure, whose hits include “A Little Respect,” “Chains of Love,” “Ship of Fools,” and so many more. In the 2000s, he released his acclaimed solo albums 'Electric Blue' and 'Non-Stop.'He is currently working on new solo material with Grammy Award winner Dave Audé, and will be r…

In this week’s LGBTQ news:• A conservative group’s boycott of LGBTQ-friendly businesses in Ohio backfires, causing a surprise uptick in sales for the local stores• Over 800 military service members discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will now receive honorable discharges• A soccer team comprised entirely of transgender men has made its debut in S…

Today, I’m chatting with Emmy Award winner Kevin Spirtas about the debut of season 3 of his 6-time Emmy Award-winning digital series, After Forever.The show stars Kevin as Brian and Mitchell Anderson (Doogie Howser, Party of Five) as Jason, a "50-ish" gay couple living in New York City who appear to have it all -- until Jason's untimely death from …

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A Florida school district must restore dozens of LGBTQ-themed books to its libraries as part of a lawsuit settlement that called the state's queer book ban legislation unlawful.• Delaware state senator Sarah McBride is poised to become the first openly transgender member of Congress• Gilead's twice-yearly injectable…

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• Taking a look at the LGBTQ records of Democratic presidential ticket Kamala Harris and Tim Walz• A federal judge overturned the Pentagon’s ban on asymptomatic HIV-positive people enlisting in the military • Former out gay congressman George Santos pleads guilty to multiple felony charges• New music from out recordin…

In this week’s LGBTQ news:• California has banned the forced outing of LGBTQ students• A gay circuit party was evicted from its host hotel in Dallas• A new twice-yearly PrEP injectable has passed its Phase III trial with flying colors• And I highly recommend the winning coming-of-age film BIG BOYSAll that and more in this episode of The Randy Repor…

In this week’s headlines:• President Biden has pardoned LGBTQ military service members who were discharged for being queer under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.• Lawmakers in Thailand have cleared the way for legalizing same-sex marriage.• The top ten LGBTQ-friendly cities in the U.S.• Matt Bomer and Nathan Lane are teaming up for a new sitcom described as …

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A federal court has permanently blocked Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors and adults calling the law "unconstitutional"• All Elite Wrestling pro Bulk Bronson comes out as bisexual• The European nation of Georgia plans to erase LGBTQ rights• Plus, make sure you check out the free streaming…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• This month marked the 20th anniversary of marriage equality in the U.S., and a new report shows only good has come from it• A new study shows having just one adult LGBTQ role model can boost queer youth’s self-esteem• Guess which European countries are the most (and least) LGBTQ-friendly?• Carl Siciliano, founder of…

In this week’s headlines:• The United Methodist Church has voted to reverse its ban on gay clergy• A federal appeals court has ruled state health care plans must cover gender-affirming surgeries• Some good news for LGBTQ youth in the foster care system• And Country music artist Chris Housman drops his oh-so-romantic new single and music video “Guil…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A controversial new law in Kansas could keep minors from accessing non-explicit LGBTQ websites• The campaign for the reelection of President Biden has launched a strategic initiative reaching out to LGBTQ voters• "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor will make his Broadway debut this fall• What to watch this week? I recomm…

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• International pop star and actor Ricky Martin stars in the new Apple TV+ series "Palm Royale"• Thailand is very close to legalizing same-sex marriage• House Republicans slipped a provision in the federal spending bill that bans Pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies - but there's a catch• The Republic of Georgi…

In this week’s episode:• More details emerge about the cause of death of Oklahoma transgender teen Nex Benedict• Major parts of Florida’s hideous “Don’t Say Gay” law have been nullified• The percentage of adults in the US who identify has hit a new record high• LGBTQ icon David Mixner dies at the age of 77All that and more in this episode of The Ra…

In this week's LGBTQ news headlines:• Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma, died one day after a physical altercation in a high school restroom.• Columbia, Missouri, has declared itself to be a safe haven for LGBTQ people.• Russian authorities closed down a 'My Little Pony' convention because one character has a rainbow-colored…

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• Amber Glenn came out on top at this year’s U.S. Figure skating championship becoming the first queer woman to win the title.• An Oklahoma lawmaker introduced a bill that would ban using state funds to acknowledge Pride Month.• Good news in Tennessee where an anti-LGBTQ ordinance that blocked a Pride festival has bee…

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• We’re just a few weeks into 2024, but we’ve already seen nearly 300 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures.• A new survey shows Gen Z adults tend to be less Republican, less religious, and more LGBTQ.• Taking a look at the LGBTQ actors and other queer creative folks nominated for this year’s Academy Award…

My guest today is Broadway veteran and award-winning recording artist Matt Zarley, who released his spectacular musical web series "11 O’Clock Number."The series features a dozen tunes by Broadway composers, all originally sung by women. Over 12 episodes, Zarley weaves those songs in between video testimonials as he copes with isolation during the …

As we head into 2024, I wanted to take a pause to look at some of the big news and pop culture moments of 2023 for LGBTQ folks.I know folks like to make Top 10 lists, but one of the hallmarks of The Randy Report is brevity. You folks don’t want to listen to me drone on about the top ten news stories, the top ten movies, etc… We'd be here forever.Pl…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A new study reveals the “Gayest” states in the U.S.• Thailand’s cabinet has approved an amendment to allow same-sex marriage• A news anchor in Ohio came out on-air with just one simple word• Holiday music from award-winning out recording artist Matt ZarleyAll that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.…

World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 as an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV.During this episode of The Randy Report podcast, I take a look into the history of the day, how the world looks at the ongoing epidemic, and where we are today in terms of treatment.Being diagnosed with HIV today means somethi…

Today I'm chatting with Bryan Ruby, rising out country music singer/songwriter who’s just released his new holiday single “It’s A Wonderful Life.”He first came to national prominence in September 2021 when he became the first active professional baseball player to come out as gay. The inspirational story was featured in USA Today as well as 100+ me…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The House Ethics Committee has issued its blistering report on truth-challenged out Rep. George Santos, and it's as bad as expected.• A trans high school senior is told he can’t play the lead in his school’s upcoming production of "Oklahoma!"• The father in Virginia Beach calmly explained to a school board why anti-…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Truth-challenged gay Congressman George Santos survives a House vote to expel him from office.• We have a new Speaker of the House - and I examine his positions on LGBTQ policies.• The U.S. plans to cut economic ties with Uganda over its extreme anti-LGBTQ laws.• Plus, the acclaimed new gay romantic film "Nuovo Olim…

In this week’s headlines:• International pop star and LGBTQ ally Janet Jackson will headline a World AIDS Day concert • Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes rose sharply in 2022• The City of Orlando plans to buy the Pulse Nightclub to build a memorial to the victims of the 2016 mass shooting• India’s top court side-stepped legalizing same-sex marriageAll that an…

In this week’s LGBTQ news:• Laphonza Butler has become the first out Black lesbian senator in the U.S. Senate• Pope Francis has suggested he might be open to the Catholic Church blessing same-sex couples• Amazon Prime Video has debuted a new superhero spinoff of THE BOYS titled GEN V• Legendary director Pedro Almodovar has a new gay western in thea…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• California's Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 9 pro-LGBTQ bills into law• HIV transmissions are higher among straight people in Scotland than gay men for the first time in years• The Galileo Church in Fort Worth, Texas, is actually helping families of transgender minors• Kennedy McDowell is a gay football player at Colorado …

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The Hungarian edition of ELLE Magazine features two gay dads on the cover celebrating rainbow families in an increasingly anti-LGBTQ country• A Florida county has banned a children’s book about a "hugging lion" as part of the state's Don't Say Gay law• The latest from out recording artist Milahroy "Sounds On The Ste…

In this week’s episode:• LGBTQ military veterans are suing the Defense Department for denying them honorable discharges during the years of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell• Chilean gymnast Tomas Gonzalez comes out as gay in his new autobiography• Amazon Prime Video’s new gay romantic comedy "Red, White & Royal Blue" hit #1 worldwide on the streaming platform…

I’m going to take a slight pivot from LGBTQ news this episode. As some listeners - or readers of The Randy Report blog - may know, my husband Michael is a world class entertainment publicist. And for nearly 25 years, he worked closely with 4-time Grammy Award winner, international pop star and actress, Olivia Newton-John. Over the years, Olivia bec…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Two stories from Italy as government officials have begun removing the names of non-biological gay mothers from their children’s birth certificates, AND transgender men are signing up for the Miss Italy pageant after the organization banned trans women• A singing drag queen named Flamy Grant has hit the top of the i…

In this episode, I’m chatting with America’s favorite gay comic - Matteo Lane. Named one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch, stand up comedian Matteo has performed to sold out crowds all over the world and he’s about to do it again.Matteo can be seen in Netflix’s queer stand up special STAND OUT as well as THE COMEDY LINEUP. He has over 1 million…

In this week’s headlines:• Michigan lawmakers have passed legislation banning so-called conversion therapy• A federal judge has blocked Florida’s new discriminatory anti-drag show law• Fans of pop mega-star and longtime LGBTQ ally Madonna were stunned to hear she was rushed to the hospital over the weekend after being found unresponsive• Drag/singi…

In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• Gallup Polling reports support for same-sex relations has dropped by 7 percent in one year• RuPaul was honored on the floor of the House of Representatives for Pride Month• LGBTQ history was made at this year's Tony Awards as not one but two nonbinary actors (Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee) took home trophies for the…

In this week's headlines:• Target became the target of anti-LGBTQ ire for its annual Pride Month merchandise• The CDC reports new HIV infections are declining• Netflix gave us a first look at the upcoming Season 2 of “Heartstopper” ahead of its premiere this AugustAll that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.…

In this week’s headlines:• International pop star George Michael will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility• Out ABC News journalist Gio Benitez takes his seat as the permanent co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend• Blood donation restrictions eased for men who have sex with men• The UK has …

Chatting with the oh-so-talented LGBTQ journalist - John Casey, Senior Editor and lead columnist for the world's oldest and largest LGBTQ news site, The Advocate.For years now, I have followed John’s exceptional writing about societal, political and topical news issues affecting the LGBTQ community. His columns have featured discussions with a cava…

In this week’s headlines:• If you think there are a LOT of anti-LGBTQ bills in state legislatures this year, you’re right• Citizens in Franklin, Tennessee, suddenly oppose a local Pride event to happen• Florida expands Don't Say Gay law to prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity through 12th grade• Netflix has announ…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Florida lawmakers are trying to expand the state’s hideous Don’t Say Gay law• Three men have been arrested and charged in the drugging robberies which resulted in two deaths that began at NYC gay bars• Four "RuPaul's Drag Race" alums made a splash at the CMT Music Awards• "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor honored as Be…