Richie & John |Newsday Tuesday | March 18 | LGBTQ Advocacy & Resistance Faced Amid Political BS

In the latest Newsday Tuesday episode of the Richie & John podcast, Richie Roy and John McMullen delve into current events affecting the LGBTQ+ community. The hosts explore topics such as trans rights advocacy, political hypocrisy, and the influence of education policies on social narratives. They highlight a touching story of family support for a trans individual amidst political vicissitudes and critique controversial educational mandates in Oklahoma. An inspiring tale unfolds of a man who transformed his views on trans issues after engaging with personal testimonies. Throughout the discussion, Richie and John emphasize the necessity of empathy and open dialogue, underscoring the power of honest conversations to bridge divides. They further analyze themes of accountability and discrimination through stories involving a misguided MAGA hat incident at a gay bar and a negligent police officer’s tragic encounter. This episode is a call to action for understanding and protecting civil rights in the face of ongoing challenges.  

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Richie & John |James Apedaile, VP of AVER |LGBTQ+ Military Members Face Renewed Challenges Under Trump

In a crucial episode of the Richie & John podcast, John McMullen sits down with James Apedaile, National Vice President of American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER). As Richie Roy takes a short leave, John delves into an insightful discussion with James about the pressing issues facing LGBTQ+ military service members. The episode covers the newly reinstated transgender ban, its detrimental effects on active duty members, and AVER's strategies for legal advocacy and community support. Apedaile emphasizes the importance of coalition building with organizations like Lambda Legal and the ACLU to safeguard the rights of LGBTQ+ service members and veterans amid changing political climates. Tune in to learn how AVER is tackling these challenges head-on, advocating for justice, and planning future actions like a potential World Pride march. Discover how we can support our LGBTQ+ military community through advocacy and resource access.

Richie Roy and John McMullen share news, perspective and insight on a variety of topics of interest to people within the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Veterans of working in national LGBTQ+ Television, Radio and Online Media, the duo cohosts two episodes of the  Richie & John podcast each week, updated on Tuesday and Saturday. 

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