This week on ADVOCATE, we discuss the 97th Annual Academy Awards and the notable absence of openly LGBTQ+ winners in the acting categories, Trump's new directive on transgender military service members, and the troubling rollback of transgender civil rights protections in Iowa. Plus, a look at the fascinating history of circuit parties.
Advocate senior national reporter Christopher Wiggins joins the show to talk about a Supreme Court case that could have major implications for LGBTQ+ rights.
Dr. Jon Paul, host of the Black Fat Femme podcast, is Advocate's special guest! They're joining us this week to discuss their new book and the importance of Black queer storytelling.
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This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
Special thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support
Special thanks to Advocate staff writer Christopher Wiggins and our special guest Dr. Jon Paul
