Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and... more
This week, the hosts come together to unpack Sarah McBride’s groundbreaking win as the first openly transgender member of Congress.... more
In this episode, host Jules Gill-Peterson speaks with the co-founders of Invisible Histories about their groundbreaking work preserving the rich,... more
This week, Christina Cauterucci sits down with Slate’s own Mark Joseph Stern to tackle the mounting concerns facing the LGBTQ+... more
In this episode, historian Ben Miller chats with Bryan Lowder about the surprising ways white gay men have romanticized the... more
On September 14th 2024, thousands of people joined the Gender Liberation March in Washington D.C. to join the call to... more
On December 4th, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that could decide the fate... more
In this episode long-time friend of the show and longtime WNBA fan Daisy Rosario sits down with queer sports reporter... more
In this episode long-time friend of the show June Thomas sits down with the editor of The Queer Arab Glossary,... more
Outward hosts Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci sit down with reporter and author Nico Lang to chat about their new... more
In this episode, Outward hosts Jules Gill-Peterson, Bryan Lowder, and Christina Cauterucci sit down with non-binary marathoner Cal Calamia to... more
In this episode, guest host Daisy Rosario talks to ‘What’s Next’ producer Madeline Ducharme about her experience at the DNC.... more
This week Christina Cauterucci speaks to journalists S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Riesman about their Slate article Kamala Harris’ Surprising Record... more
This week Bryan, Jules, and Christina are joined by reporter Jasmine Mithani to talk about the Kids Online Safety Act.... more
This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by dating coach and host of the KCRW podcast How’s Your Sex Life,... more
This week, Jules sits down with Art Specialist Corey Serrant from Swann Auction Galleries to chat about pieces from their... more
As the Olympics come to a close, we wanted to share this story from Death, Sex & Money. During the 1988... more
This week Jules speaks with journalist Sohini Desai about their latest article for Slate ‘Trans Health Care Is Under Attack.... more
This week Bryan sits down with reporter Orion Rummler to break down Project 2025, conservative 920-page policy blueprint for a... more
This week Bryan sits down with reporter Nico Lang to break down their recent Slate article ‘Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are... more
Bryan, Jules, and Mathew unite to tackle your questions! This week they take on what to do when kids question... more
In this episode, Jules talks to Gender Doula Eli Lawliet. They break down what it means to offer non-medical support... more
This week Bryan, Christina, and Jules reunite for a classic Outward episode! They share their prides and provocations, set the... more
This week Christina chats with Eleanor Medhurst, author of “Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion,” and the blog ‘Dressing Dykes’... more
While the Outward team makes the most of Pride Month, we have a special treat for you, the first episode... more
Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six... more
This week, Jules chats with Chala June (food writer and former associate editor at Bon Appetit) about what it is... more
This week, Bryan dives into the world of sports to talk about the often obscured queer history of the Olympics... more
This week Christina Cauterucci returns to Outward to talk with Bryan about her experience making ‘Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs’... more
This week Bryan and Jules are joined by new contributor Mathew Rodriguez for a round of advice. They tackle who... more
This week Bryan talks to Lucas LaRochelle, the creator of the online platform Queering the Map. Queering the Map is... more
Former Outward producer June Thomas joins Bryan and Jules to chat about the very gay new series from Starz, Mary... more
This week, Jules and Bryan talk to Michael Goodyear about how trademark law is helping queer brands reclaim derogatory language.... more
This week Bryan talks to writer Neil J. Young about his new book Coming Out Republican: A History of the... more
On this week’s episode, guest hosts Daisy Rosario and Madeline Duchamp break down the new lesbian caper films Drive Away... more
For National Poetry Month Bryan and Jules talk to multi-hyphenate writer and performer Brontez Purnell about his new book Ten... more
In this episode, Trace Lysette (Transparent, Hustlers) talks about her critically acclaimed film Monica, with Jules. The film tells the... more
This week, we’re sharing more of our interview with Trans rights activist and ACLU Lawyer Chase Strangio. In this episode,... more
2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation and with over 500 bills introduced in 2024 it’s shaping up to... more
In this episode Bryan speaks with Reporter Jessica Bateman about her recent Washington Post article ‘They found spiritual joy. They... more
From 52 first dates to 8 boyfriends at once, Ashley Ray is a poly expert here to answer your relationship... more
This week, Bryan is joined by Slate’s Madeline Ducharme to solve the mystery of True Detective: Night Country’s queer undertones.... more
This Valentine’s Day Poet Cyrée Jarelle Johnson is joined by Outward producer Palace Shaw to share poems and chat about... more
Outward’s own Jules Gill-Peterson has a new book, A Short History of Transmisogyny, that gives insight into a fascinating queer... more
This week, Jules and Bryan join Slate Editor Jeffrey Bloomer to take on the spooky and surreal of All Of... more
Danny Lavery and Madeline Ducharme join Bryan in taking on your uniquely queer queries, like- what to do when your... more
This week Bryan Lowder sits down with Evan Urquhart of Assigned Media, a news site dedicated to daily coverage of... more
This week Jules sits down with Raquel Willis, an award-winning activist and journalist whose work is dedicated Black trans liberation.... more
Jules, Bryan, and Outward regular Danny Lavery share year end Prides and Provocations. The hosts cover everything from risk-taking bottoms... more
This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by advice expert Danny Lavery to talk through some relationship issues. They share... more
This week, the Outward hosts discuss Fellow Travelers, a new historical drama from Showtime that takes us into gay D.C... more
On this episode, The Outward hosts break down the million-dollar takeover ad on X for Prager University’s documentary Detrans: The... more
This week, guest host Danny Lavery talks with self-appointed lesbian pop culture expert Kira Deshler to dive into the lively... more
This week, Christina, Bryan, and Jules talk with Jeopardy! winner and trans trailblazer Amy Schneider about her bold new memoir... more
Slate’s Daisy Rosario takes the reins this week for a conversation with Bob the Drag Queen, aka non-binary actor and... more
The spooky season is upon us, so hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and Bryan Lowder discuss Living for the Dead,... more
It’s September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy... more
This month, hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and Bryan Lowder discuss Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s best-selling queer rom-com... more
This month, taking a cue from the sultry, sensual heat of summer, Outward examines the venerable queer practice of cruising—for... more
In the last of our Pride month mini-episodes, host Jules Gill-Peterson is joined by Evan Urquhart, the community manager for... more
This month, to celebrate Pride, we’re bringing you some extra episodes of Outward. On Saturdays, we're sharing some great LGBTQ... more
This month, taking a cue from the sultry, sensual heat of summer, Outward examines the venerable queer practice of cruising—for sex and... more