Episodes

  • RERUN - EXTRA, EXTRA: Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism

    RERUN - EXTRA, EXTRA: Trailblazing and Visioning and Hustling in Queer Journalism
    Feb 25 2026
    This week, we're returning to our discussion with Anna DeShawn. We'll be back with another reporter's roundtable next week. Extra, Extra is an opportunity to hear more from the LGBTQ+ journalists who have helped define the field and continue to shape opportunities for LGBTQ+ journalists. Anna DeShawn is a media visionary who creates unique spaces and places for black and indigenous people of color and for queer and trans people of color. In 2009, Anna founded E3 Radio, an online radio station that plays queer music and reports on queer news with a focus on intersectionality. In 2020, Anna co-founded The Qube, a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best music and podcasts by BIPOC, queer, and trans creatives. Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    29 mins
  • Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones

    Celebrating Some Major Queer Media Milestones
    Feb 18 2026
    Activism and journalism; where’s the line between them? Is there a line? Should there be more of a line? There’s a new tool in HIV prevention and care coming out of Philadelphia – what does it look like? Jake Wittich and Jason Villemez discuss how the incredible histories of Windy City Times and Philadelphia Gay News have laid the groundwork for everything we’re going today. Joining us on today’s roundtable: Managing editor for The Windy City Times, Jake Wittich Former editor of and current frequent contributor to Philadelphia Gay News, Jason Villemez Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    33 mins
  • Digging Into the Latest ‘Coalition’ to Ban Marriage Equality

    Digging Into the Latest ‘Coalition’ to Ban Marriage Equality
    Feb 11 2026
    There were massive layoffs of journalists last week, including more than a third of The Washington Post’s newsrooms – how are journalists responding to that? National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day just passed. Did that get the recognition it needed and deserved? And finally, we’re back to the subject of marriage equality and Kim Davis this week, covering the latest national coalition to overturn marriage equality and how concerned people should be. This week’s roundtable: Senior staff writer for The Buckeye Flame, H.L. Comeriato Managing editor for The Sero Project and Communications Lead for the US People Living with HIV Caucus, Juan Michael Porter II Technology reporter for the 19th, Jasmine Mithani Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    40 mins
  • Navigating Protest Coverage and Our Journalist Colleagues Being Arrested

    Navigating Protest Coverage and Our Journalist Colleagues Being Arrested
    Feb 4 2026
    The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have hit the LGBTQ+ community hard and spawned some questionable media coverage – what’s the latest you need to know? Four individuals were arrested on January 29th in connection to an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota, including independent journalist Georgia Fort and out LGBTQ+ journalist Don Lemon. Our roundtable this week: Managing Director for News is Out, Dana Piccoli Host of The Gaily Show, John Parker Steve Elkins Fellow and White House Correspondent for The Washington Blade, Joe Reberkenny Keep up with The Buckeye Flame online: Website: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckeyeflame/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebuckeyeflame.com Support for This News is So Gay comes from the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, leveraging philanthropy to empower LGBTQ+ communities.
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    41 mins
  • FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E7: The Way Forward

    FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E7: The Way Forward
    Feb 3 2026
    This News is So Gay is partnering with News is Out to publish The Map of Us, a limited podcast series exploring the state of LGBTQ+ media in the U.S. Queer media cannot survive on advertising alone. Tammye Nash of Dallas Voice speaks with Jim Yarbrough (QNotes Carolinas) and Ken Schneck (The Buckeye Flame) about philanthropy, reader support, and the models shaping what comes next for LGBTQ+ journalism. Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out.
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    23 mins
  • FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E6: Who Holds the Mic

    FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E6: Who Holds the Mic
    Feb 3 2026
    This News is So Gay is partnering with News is Out to publish The Map of Us, a limited podcast series exploring the state of LGBTQ+ media in the U.S. Ownership and leadership shape which stories are amplified in queer journalism. Jake Wittich of Windy City Times is joined by Anna DeShawn (E3 Radio), Tamara Leigh (Blaqueout), and Joseph Jafaari (Lookout) to discuss leadership, funding barriers, and amplifying the full range of voices already doing the work.. Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out.
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    47 mins
  • FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E5: Building Together

    FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E5: Building Together
    Feb 3 2026
    This News is So Gay is partnering with News is Out to publish The Map of Us, a limited podcast series exploring the state of LGBTQ+ media in the U.S. Collaboration has become a core survival strategy for queer media. Sondra Morris of Tagg Magazine talks with Leo Cusimano of Dallas Voice about shared reporting, pooled resources, and building partnerships that last. Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out.
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    12 mins
  • FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E4: LGBTQ+ News Deserts: Where Local Queer Reporting Disappears

    FEED-DROP - The Map of Us, E4: LGBTQ+ News Deserts: Where Local Queer Reporting Disappears
    Feb 3 2026
    This News is So Gay is partnering with News is Out to publish The Map of Us, a limited podcast series exploring the state of LGBTQ+ media in the U.S. In many parts of the country, no local queer newsroom exists. Jeremy Rodriguez of Philadelphia Gay News speaks with Nicole Nicole Leahy of The Community Center in Boise, Idaho about what it means to live and organize without local LGBTQ+ coverage. Hosted by Dana Piccoli of News is Out.
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    18 mins