Queer News

About Queer News

Queer News is an Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn, a new pod drops every Monday by 9am CT.

Publisher

E3 Radio

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jun 2022

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

259 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Interview: NAACP Image Award Winner and Comedian Tee Sanders talks Chicago Roots to Sold-Out National Tours

   Welcome back to our Interview series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Anna has a couple Queer News headlines to share, then later, join Anna for an exclusive interview with Tee Sanders! NAACP 2026 Image Award winner, Chicago born and raised, Black Masc lesbian who twerks y'all know who Tee Sanders is and if you don't you've seen her work on the internet. She's gone viral for her social media. When she's not on the Round Table Game Show, she's on tour, sharing her comedy with the world. On this episode of Queer News, Anna and Tee Sanders talk about Tee's rock-bottom and rise to winning the 2026 NAACP Image Award, WNBA All-Star Weekend, The moments going from being nominated for the NAACP Image award to accepting the award, And Tee shares some advice for creatives. You can find on Tee Sanders on instagram : @teesanderscomedy Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 00:26     Welcome to Queer News 04:04     Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 04:40     Queer News Headlines 10:16     Interview with Tee Sanders 27:34     Join our Substack 28:04   Interview with Tee Sanders 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Connect with : TikTok: @teesanderscomedy Instagram: @teesanderscomedy Website: https://teesanderscomedy.com/https://teesanderscomedy.com/ 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Important Episode Links https://www.genderpodcast.com/grant RSVP for Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Check out the Chicagoland Lesbian Business Directory Join the QCrew! Giving starts as low as $5/month Send In a Queer News Tip or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ This week's episode of Queer News is packed with historic milestones, urgent calls for justice, and accountability. Here is your social-media-ready breakdown of every story from Episode 361. This Week's Queer News Headlines The Chicago Marathon Non-Binary Runners Division Continues to Grow! The Chicago Marathon was yesterday and the number of non-binary runners continues to climb! The non-binary category was added quietly back in 2022, marking Chicago as the second world major marathon to do so after New York. During the inaugural year of the new runner's division approximately 42 runners were registered as non-binary according to the Bank of American Chicago Marathon official race results. In 2023 that number more than doubled to 91 non-binary runners. In 2024 there were 135 non-binary runners and during last year's race there were 144 non binary runners registered for the race. Cal Calamia, a non-binary transmasculine marathoner and activist, competed in last year's race and placed 5th overall in the non-binary division. While we await this year's numbers, it's exciting to see the continuous growth of the running category! Congrats to all the runners! Gender Reveal Grant Application Cycle Is Now Open The Gender Reveal Podcast's grant cycle for 2026 is now open! They are offering several $1000 grants to community projects led by trans people of color. Last year across Spring and Fall a total of $20,268 micro grants were donated to snack and mutual aid events across the globe. Applications are open now until October 31st via Gender Reveal's website! 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod drops every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall for Public Sound. Associate producer Myana Zhané Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Title IX Rescined, Lil Nas X Returns, And I Recap An Incredible Purple Tie!

   This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story covers the breaking news that the education department rescinded Title IX protections for lgbtq+ students. In culture and entertainment, heated rivalry producers launch a nonprofit for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, Lil Nas X comes back with a new single, Chicago's Legacy Project announces this year's dedication nominees and we raised $10,000 on Purple Tie day. Let's get into it! Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right 00:26     Welcome to Queer News 03:21     Join our Substack 04:06     Join the QCrew 04:45     Queer News Headlines 05:21     The Education Department Rescinded Title IX Protections For LGBTQ+ Students 11:51     Heated Rivalry Producers Launch nonprofit For LGBTQ+ Inclusion In Sports 13:59     Qn Tip Line 14:43     Lil Nas X Returns With A New Single 16:56     Chicago Legacy Walk Dedication 18:54     Anna's Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Important Episode Links RSVP for the Chicago Legacy Walk Dedication Learn more about The Irina Foundation Check out the Chicagoland Lesbian Business Directory Join the QCrew! Giving starts as low as $5/month Send In a Queer News Tip or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ This week's episode of Queer News is packed with historic milestones, urgent calls for justice, and accountability. Here is your social-media-ready breakdown of every story from Episode 360. This Week's Top Story The Education Department Rescinded Title IX Protections For LGBTQ+ Students On Monday, the US department of education announced that they rescinded the Biden Administration title IX ruling. Back in 2024, the Biden Administration approved a new Title IX rule that enhanced protections "against sex-based harassment and clarifying protections on discrimination based on LGBTQI+ status and pregnant and parenting status." In response to the rescission, ACLU deputy legal director Louise Melling wrote: "All students have the right to an equal opportunity to learn in school without being discriminated against on the basis of sex or sex stereotypes, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnant or parenting status. Title IX should be a shield against discrimination; instead, this administration has treated it like a sword to weaponize against our most vulnerable students. The Department's action also rolls back important provisions requiring schools to address reports of sexual harassment promptly and effectively." This Week In Culture & Entertainment Heated Rivalry Producers Launch nonprofit For LGBTQ+ Inclusion In Sports In happier news about LGBTQ+ people in sports, Heated Rivalry producers and Accent Aigu Entertainment founders Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady have launched a nonprofit fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. Launched last week, the Irina Foundation "is rooted in the belief that shared participation can foster inclusivity and strengthen mental well-being and resilience in ways few other approaches can. It envisions a world where LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and underserved communities experience genuine belonging and opportunity through organized sports and arts programs - creating inclusive spaces that build confidence, connection, and a strong sense of community." Lil Nas X Returns With A New Single Dreamboy Lil Nas X is back with a brand new single. Titled World's Greatest, the song pays homage to Lil Nas X's beginnings, his mother, and his creative journey as an artist. The music video is full of throwbacks to his previous eras and glimpses of Lil Nas X's childhood and is dedicated to his mother Tamikia Hill who passed away earlier this year. Lil Nas X seems to be on a continuous journey of healing which is great to see after the turbulent year he's had. Back in June, he reappeared on the internet after spending time in rehab. Since then he's been interacting with fans and slowly teasing new music. Guided by his mother's words "Walk by faith, not by sight" Lil Nas X continues to move though life with his head held high. Chicago Legacy Walk Dedication Chicago, the legacy project has announced the date for the 2026 legacy walk. October 10th will be a walk to remember as Chicago's AIDS Angel Lori Cannon, and Revolutionary War Hero Casimir Pulaski will receive bronze memorial dedications commemorating their life and legacy. The dedication will be held at Center on Halstead. From 12pm to 2pm there will be a legacy walk program, followed by the on street dedication ceremony from 2pm to 3pm. Afterwards guests are welcome to stay for a reception where light bites and refreshments will be served from 3pm to 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public and you can rsvp at legacyproject.org Anna's Word We have not because we ask not. So, get to asking for what you want out of this life. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod drops every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall for Public Sound. Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Exclusive Interview: HIV Is Not a Crime: Surviving Prosecution & Fighting for Justice with Robert Suttle

   Welcome back to our Interview series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Anna has a couple Queer News headlines to share, then later, join Anna for an exclusive interview with advocate, and chair of the council of justice leaders with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, Robert Suttle! Robert's work is rooted in combating the criminalization of HIV through consultations, and education on the stigmas and harmful legislation surrounding HIV. His passion has personal ties, as he himself experienced felony charges and jail time as a result of the existing laws related to HIV. Through The Sero Project, a program Robert co-founded, he  uplifts voices directly impacted by HIV criminalization and strongly advocates for policy reform across the globe. On this episode of Queer News, Anna and Robert discuss the criminalization of HIV, Robert's personal story, states with laws actively criminalizing HIV, and ways people can support the HIV is not a crime movement and the true not crime series. You can find Robert Suttle on instagram @suttlevision. Want to support this podcast? 🏳️🌈 Join the QCrew: If you believe LGBTQ stories need to be amplified, support the work we do. Join the QCrew for as low as $5 a month, https://queernewspod.substack.com 🎧 We are Queer News Done Right. 00:26     Welcome to Queer News 02:50     Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 03:50     Queer News Headlines 10:50     Interview with Robert Suttle 23:13     Get your tickets to the 12th annual Purple Tie Affair Today 24:32     Interview with Robert Suttle (continued) 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Connect with Robert Suttle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.suttle.3/ Instagram: @suttlevision Website: https://www.robertsuttle.com/ 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Important Episode Links Get Your Purple Tie Tickets RSVP for Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame (http://chicagolgbthalloffame.org/RSVP) Check out the Chicagoland Lesbian Business Directory Join the QCrew! Giving starts as low as $5/month (https://queernewspod.substack.com) Send In a Queer News Tip or email info at e3radio dot fm 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ Interested in advertising? Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio 📣 Stay Connected Subscribe for news & queer deals: Queer News Newsletter (https://queernewspod.substack.com) Follow Anna @annadeshawn on social for the latest queer news updates! Rate, review, and share this episode to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ This week's episode of Queer News is packed with historic milestones, urgent calls for justice, and accountability. Here is your social-media-ready breakdown of every story from Episode 359. This Week's Queer News Headlines Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Inductees Announced The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame is the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, has announced its slate of 2026 inductees: 13 LGBT-identified individuals, two LGBT-identified organizations and three friends of the community, or allies. The 2026 inductees represent a wide cross-section of the diverse Chicago community. This year there are five Black LGBTQ individuals and one organization that will be inducted into the hall! (in alpha order) Adodi Chicago, David Dodd, Coquie Hughes, Saundra DeAnne Johnson, Alderman Lamont J. Robinson, and Marshall Titus. Wow! This cohort spans politics, culture and entertainment. We are also sending special congratulations to our friends Brad Balof and Simone Koehlinger who we love dearly here. Congratulations to them all 🎉 A Different World Reboot A Different World is back with a brand new look. The reboot launched on Netflix September 24th, 39 years after the original premiere back in 1987, and many have already binged the season, myself included. New and familiar faces return to Hillman College for a semester filled with comedy, drama, and a whole lot of heart. 🌈✊🏾🏳️⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod drops every Monday by 9am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall for Public Sound. Associate producer Myana Zhané Brought to you by E3 Radio, and distributed on The Qube.

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• Benjamin Coy
• Corey Antonio Rose
• Jasmine Tasaki
• Raquel Willis
• Chris Mosier

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YouTube views

224,999

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

2.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

30

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