This week, we’re turning up the volume on resistance and resilience. From nationwide “Hands Off” protests to major... more

Family, Happy Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ This episode is unlike anything we've ever done. We handed the... more

In this episode, Anna & Amanda discuss the life and activism of Bobbie Lea Bennett, the first person with a... more

Family, it's your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, and this is Queer News—your go-to source where... more

In this episode, Anna & Amanda have a wide-ranging conversation about Jeanne Córdova and what lessons from her work are... more

Family, welcome back to Queer News, where we break down the stories that matter to us—because our stories... more

In this episode, Anna & Amanda dive deep into the story of Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey, the Mother of the Blues.... more

Family, this week on Queer News, Sam Nordquist is our top story as prosecutors reveal horrifying new details and expand... more

In this episode, Anna & Amanda uncover the untold story of Isabel Pell—Raised among New York’s elite, she ditched high... more

This week we’re diving into some tough but necessary conversations. Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity... more

This week on Queer News: We remember trans trailblazer Elisa Rae Shupe, her fight for recognition, and the heartbreaking circumstances... more

From poetry to hip-hop, pain to purpose, 2AM Ricky has always known the power of words. In this episode, he... more

This week on Queer News, we honor the lives of Sam andTahiry, two Black trans individuals whose tragic deaths remind... more

The People Are Rising Up!  Family, wild and wicked don’t even begin to describe the political chaos we’re facing right... more

This week, we kick off Black History Month with some powerful words from Doechii and a reminder: You are exactly... more

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn dives into the first chaotic days of the 47th presidency and the real-life... more

Today’s episode drops on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the same day Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th... more

Anna DeShawn kicks off this episode with the fiery highlights of the year's first days and a heartfelt reflection on... more

Welcome to Season 4! It’s a new year, and Anna DeShawn is back to guide us through Queer News where... more

As we close out 2024, our host Anna DeShawn takes us on a reflective journey through a year filled with... more

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn wraps up the year with a mix of headlines and an exclusive interview... more

Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, as she winds down to the end of the year with a... more

Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, for a power-packed episode of Queer News. This week, we dive into... more

Join your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, for this powerful Queer News World AIDS Day special. In this episode,... more

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn reports on Quanesha “Cocoa” Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered... more

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn we remember trans pioneer Sir Lady Java. I’m still over this election.... more

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn she digs into the aftermath of Trump's shocking re-election and dissects its... more

This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn there is no bigger story than the presidential election taking place tomorrow.... more

In this special episode join Anna DeShawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as... more

In this special episode join Anna Deshawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as... more

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn will report on the groundbreaking case of Dime Doe, a Black trans woman... more

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into... more

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn sits down with award-winning journalist Nico Lange to discuss their book “American Teenager:... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn has updates on two top stories that impacted Savannah Ryan Williams... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares her top stories, a 3 month update on Taylor Casey... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago.... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn holds a moment of silence for those killed, injured, and impacted... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the politics of the day. Who is leading the... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports back to us about her experience covering the entire Democratic... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in conversation with Taylor Casey’s mom who everyone calls Mama... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn received the opportunity to interview Taylor Casey’s mom and she tells... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn provides an update on the disappearance of Taylor Casey as an... more

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn shares the world of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship with Charlie, the founder of the groundbreaking... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on President Biden withdrawing from the presidential race and endorsing... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn gives an update on Taylor Casey who went missing in the... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Chicago comrade Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas. Liara... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Sha’Carri Richardson securing her Olympic bid by running the... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on another DeSantis anti-trans bill that has fallen in Florida.... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on how the House of Representatives Republicans tried to come... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn talks about Pride and why it’s still so important. We remember... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers two more Black trans women were murdered; we remember Tayy... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Jazlynn Johnson, a Black trans woman who was murdered in... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Starr Brown & Kita Bee, two Black trans women whose... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports that after decades of fighting the United Methodist Church has... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some good political news; Republican extremists in Kentucky fail... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a trans woman who was pushed onto the New... more

Welcome to our Feed Swap Friday. Today we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at I’m Feeling Queer... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares the findings of Cecilia Gentili’s death. We will also speak... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn kicks off the pod with two Queer News tips that came... more

Family, I just wanted to drop a quick word letting you know that a full episode is coming your way... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares updates on a couple of stories she’s been following. The... more

From ancestral connections to the power of dreams, Anna DeShawn & Juju Bae talk about their spiritual journey's and how... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn celebrates the settlement in Florida that rolled back some of the... more

Welcome to our Feed Swap Friday. Today we’re excited to share an episode preview from our friends at Sex Ed with... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill. Chevy was a black trans man... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the country’s first federal hate crime about gender identity.... more

This is a special drop to end a beautiful Black History Month. We are coming to you with an interview... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the tragic death of Nex Benedict. Nex, we speak... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some global news. Greece has legalized same-sex marriage and... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn celebrates the life of Cecilia Gentili, an icon who passed away... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers ABilly Jones-Hennin, a life long LGBTQ advocate who passed away... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Kitty Monroe, a Latina trans woman who was murdered in... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares some top queer news stories and drops a special edition... more

Family, Happy New Year 🎉   This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is in the midst of... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn is still in the midst of the holiday turn down. She... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Representative Ayanna Pressley introducing the "Books Save Lives Act... more

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn invites us to speak her name, Savannah Ryan Williams, a Cuban... more