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Queer Story Time The PodcastEXPOSING Conversion Therapist Jayson Graves: Featuring Sam Brinton from The Trevor Project🚨 Content Warning: This episode discusses conversion therapy, religious trauma, and anti-LGBTQ+ practices. Listener discretion is advised.In this explosive episode of Queer Story Time, host Stevie sits down with Matt Ashcroft (Matt Ash TV on YouTube) and Wayne Besen (Truth Wins Out), two fierce advocates exposing the pseudoscience and deep harm behind conversion therapy.This episode doesn’t hold back as Matt and Wayne reveal:🔍 Jayson Graves’ harmful practices and connections to the ex-gay movementMatt and Wayne share their firsthand experiences, discuss the global resurgence of ex-gay ministries, and reveal the dangerous influence of right-wing...
2025-02-241h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferWayne BesenFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, and Author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay’ Industry, exploring his work monitoring the Religious Right, fighting for LGBTQ equality, and debunking the “ex-gay” conversion industry._____LINKShttps://waynebesen.comhttps://truthwinsout.orghttps://linktr.ee/lieswithastraightface_____Wayne Besen is the Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, an organization that monitors the Religious Right, fights for LGBTQ equality and debunks the “ex-gay” conversion industry (TruthWinsOut.org).He the autho...
2023-11-071h 06
Queer Story Time The PodcastConversion Therapy Exposed: Matt Ashcroft's Brave TestimonyLISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE:https://www.patreon.com/c/QSTThePodcastCommunity In this powerful and revealing episode of Queer Story Time, Matt Ashcroft shares his experiences as a survivor of conversion therapy.Matt Ashcroft (he/him), an award-winning social justice advocate and University of Toronto student, is a survivor of conversion therapy. He's dedicated to advocating for legislative changes to combat systemic abuses like sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts (SOGICE) against the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community in various regions. Matt holds "ex-gay leaders" and officials accountable for protecting 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights, with his advocacy...
2023-10-2311 min
Listen To The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Spellbinding!Lies with a Straight Face by Wayne R. BesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/32833to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lies with a Straight Face
Author: Wayne R. Besen
Narrator: Wayne R. Besen
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 10-12-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+ Studies
Publisher's Summary:
Lies with a Straight Face tells the fascinating story of the precipitous rise and fall of the “ex-gay” conversion industry in a manner that is both enlightening and entertaining. This fast-moving, fact-based book is perfect for those who enjoy the marriage of politics, history and current events. The book features the riveting story of the 1998 Truth in L...
2023-10-129h 53Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.Lies with a Straight Face by Wayne R. BesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/32833to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lies with a Straight Face
Author: Wayne R. Besen
Narrator: Wayne R. Besen
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 10-12-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+ Studies
Publisher's Summary:
Lies with a Straight Face tells the fascinating story of the precipitous rise and fall of the “ex-gay” conversion industry in a manner that is both enlightening and entertaining. This fast-moving, fact-based book is perfect for those who enjoy the marriage of politics, history and current events. The book features the riveting story of the 1998 Truth in L...
2023-10-129h 53Unlock This Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook — Perfect On A Rainy Day.Lies with a Straight Face by Wayne R. BesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/32833to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lies with a Straight Face
Author: Wayne R. Besen
Narrator: Wayne R. Besen
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 10-12-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+ Studies
Publisher's Summary:
Lies with a Straight Face tells the fascinating story of the precipitous rise and fall of the “ex-gay” conversion industry in a manner that is both enlightening and entertaining. This fast-moving, fact-based book is perfect for those who enjoy the marriage of politics, history and current events. The book features the riveting story of the 1998 Truth in L...
2023-10-129h 53
Rated LGBT RadioExposing the Cranks and Cons of the Anti-Gays with Wayne BesenToday we talk to one of the premier activists to fight against the horrific "ex-gay" initiatives over the past few decades, Wayne Besen. Wayne Besen is an American LGBTQ+ rights activist and the founder and executive director of Truth Wins Out, a non-profit organization dedicated to exposing the dangers of the ex-gay movement. He is a former investigative journalist, having worked for WABI-TV, and a former spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign.
In 1998, Wayne left the Human Rights Campaign to start Truth Wins Out. The organization was founded in response to the growing ex-gay movement, which claims that it is po...
2023-09-2100 minExposing the Cranks and Cons of the Anti-Gays with Wayne BesenToday we talk to one of the premier activists to fight against the horrific "ex-gay" initiatives over the past few decades, Wayne Besen. Wayne Besen is an American LGBTQ+ rights activist and the founder and executive director of Truth Wins Out, a non-profit organization dedicated to exposing the dangers of the ex-gay movement. He is a former investigative journalist, having worked for WABI-TV, and a former spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign.
In 1998, Wayne left the Human Rights Campaign to start Truth Wins Out. The organization was founded in response to the growing ex-gay movement, which claims that it is po...
2023-09-2100 min
Do Care PodcastHistory of Homosexuality and Conversion Therapy with Dr. Chris BabitsDr. Chris Babits, an interdisciplinary scholar with specializations in the histories of the modern United States, lived religion, gender and sexuality, and psychology, talks about our homosexuality and conversion therapy history in the US. Specifically, we talk about Cured, an award-winning documentary about the fight to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and his role as a historical advisor for the doc. Note that we DO NOT discuss the traumatic details of conversion therapy practices, though it is mentioned.Conscious Content Consumption for this episode: History is Gay, a podcast hosted by Leigh Pf...
2023-09-011h 09
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 24 - Fighting Antisemitism, Homophobia and Holding Allies AccountableOn today’s show, the Respect for Marriage Act passed Congress, giving new protections for same-sex marriage. During the debate, Republican Congresswoman, Vicky Hartzler, gave a weepy, histrionic speech opposing the bill. Fortunately, Andrew Hartzler, her gay nephew, took her to task on TikTok. You must see this, it’s amazing.
In the next segment, we talk about how right-wing efforts to protect Christian’s ability to discriminate might backfire. What happens when Americans don’t want to serve them? Be careful what you wish for…
Then, we praise the Biden Administration for bringing home Russian ho...
2022-12-1241 min
Thrive Podcast w/ Randy ScobeyBeyond The Stained Glass Closet - Weekend Edition - Issue #20Hello friends! Merry Saturday to you.I found a newly added feature in my Canva Pro (what I used to create the graphics here), and I love it. So you may see more fun, artistic changes on the website and a more consistent “style” in the visuals. Of course, all feedback is encouraged and appreciated. Do you like it? love it? … meh? lol.The BTSGC Podcast Now Consists of Post Voiceovers That Are Recorded on Saturday MorningsAs is always the case when I move to a new platform, I bite off more than I...
2022-12-1005 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 23 - Massacre at Colorado Gay Bar Stuns CommunityOn today’s show, we begin with the horrific massacre at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado. The mass shooting highlights the impact of hate speech and violence in America, as well as the nation’s deadly obsession with guns.
Next, we discuss the superb Nancy Pelosi stepping aside as House Speaker, to likely be replaced by the supine Kevin McCarthy – a weak, spineless follower with a gaping hole in his soul. While the GOP ran on crime and the economy in the midterms, their post-election agenda is packed with bizarre circus acts, show trials and efforts to let ri...
2022-11-2146 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 22 - The Red Wave was a Red Ripple: Democrats Keep the SenateThe Red Wave turned into a Red Ripple, with Democrats holding the Senate and the House still in play. We begin our post-election coverage with 10 key lessons learned in the midterms.
One bright spot for Republicans is a 20-point victory for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wayne explains why DeSantis is highly overrated and will turn out to a bust. DeSantis victory, and bigoted right-wing policies, is leading activists to consider an “anything but Florida” campaign. Wayne interviews human rights activist Stampp Corbin who is urging tourists and conventions to shun the Sunshine State.
Wayne interviews a co...
2022-11-141h 11
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 21 - Election Special: Democracy on The LineThis week’s election is one of the most important in American history. Republicans are running more than 300 election deniers who traffic in the Big Lie. Our show begins with Wayne offering the Top 10 reasons why people should vote for Democrats.
Next, we talk about how it’s time for the NBA to put the kybosh on Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who was suspended for promoting an antisemitic movie. We compare the abominable behavior of Kyrie Irving with former NBA legend Dwayne Wade, who defended Zaya, his transgender daughter, against his transphobic ex-wife.
Wayne talks...
2022-11-071h 32
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 20 - Poison Politics Cause Pelosi AttackOn The Wayne Besen Show, we talk about the man who broke into Nancy Pelosi’s house in San Francisco and attacked her husband Paul Pelosi. We also talk about the abortion mill known as Herschel Walker. It seems like he’s facilitated more abortions than touchdowns.
Pennsylvania Republican Senate Dr. Oz makes a historic campaign gaffe, saying that state lawmakers should be included in reproductive discussions between women and their doctors. Wayne opines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is overrated and doesn’t have the charisma to become President.
Idaho lawmakers might consider an Orwelli...
2022-10-301h 06
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 19 - Reckless Americans on The Verge of Voting to End AmericaA new poll shows that voters are leaning Republican as the midterms rapidly approach. Despite offering no tangible economic plans, voters seem willing to hand over our country to election-denying “Big Lie” conspiracy peddlers. On Wayne Besen’s War of the Words, we discuss how such recklessness places democracy at grave risk and could lead to the end of America as we know it. We interview Sean Strub, the mayor of Milford, PA and the author of the riveting book, “Body Counts: a Memoir of Politics, Sex, AIDS and Survival”.
Wayne discusses Mike Pence and Evangelical hypocrisy. We take “T...
2022-10-231h 10
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 18 - Nancy Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan Upholds Freedom and DemocracyOn today's show, I argue that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the right move in visiting Taiwan. At a time of rising authoritarianism across the globe, including America, she made a strong stand in support of freedom and democracy. Then I interview Nancy Thompson, founder of the organization Mothers Against Greg Abbott. She discusses her campaign to defeat the extremist Texas governor, who she says is harming Texas families.
Next, we pay homage to my friend Jerry Stephenson, who passed away this week. He was the father of the Ex-Gay’s Survivors movement and dedicated his life to fighting conversion th...
2022-08-0456 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 17 - Extremists cause moral panic in Nebraska to seize powerOn today's show, we talk about an alarming sex panic in Nebraska that has shaken up the state's politics. What started as an attack by Christian nationalists on liberals and LGBTQ people has morphed into a hostile takeover of the Republican Party. Then we interview Mimi Swartz, an executive editor with Texas Monthly. We're going to discuss Texas politics. Do Democrats have a shot at political power in 2022, or will they be disappointed once again?
2022-08-0132 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 16 - The Fight Against the Conservative Fib FactoryOn today's show, we discuss how Republicans use historical revisionism to whitewash history and sanitize their unsavory behavior. Then we interview Paul Street, who's on the editorial board of the organization Refuse Fascism. Street is the author of many books, including his latest, This Happened Here: Amerikaners, Neoliberals, and the Trumping of America.
2022-07-2746 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 15 - Trump and his Enablers compromised Israel’s National Security and SovereigntyOn today’s show, we examine why Trump and the Republican Party jeopardize Israel’s national security and sovereignty. Then we address the burning question on everyone’s mind. Is this week’s scorching weather the result of climate change? Find out in our conversation with Julie McNamara, an expert with the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Thanks for joining War of the Words. I’m your host Wayne Besen. Enjoy the show.
2022-07-2242 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 14 - When Republicans Scream ‘Socialism’, They Imperil CapitalismOn today’s show, we respond to right wing Republicans who smear progressives as communists, simply because they want a fairer economy and a strong middle class. We also address how conservatives deliberately conflate Venezuela’s authoritarian socialism with Democratic Socialism in Scandinavia. Apparently, they think American voters are too dumb to know the difference.
We then interview prolific author Gene Stone. He’s the author of books including number one Washington Post bestseller The Bush Survival Bible, the number one Los Angeles Times bestseller The Trump Survival Guide, The Secret of People Who Never Get Sick and the Engi...
2022-07-2028 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 13 - These Religious Fanatics Want to Convert You or Kill YouOn today’s show, we discus right wing Republican efforts to take away life-saving HIV prevention drugs, commonly known as PrEP. Yes, it’s as crazy and dangerous as it sounds. We talk about how perverse attempts by Republicans to portray a 10-year-old rape victim’s abortion as a hoax backfired. Then we interview Katherine Stewart. She has reported on the Religious Right for more than a decade. She is the author of “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism”.
2022-07-1650 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 12 - Breaking the Myth that Republicans are Better for the Economy than DemocratsOn today’s show, we discuss how the American economy performs significantly better under Democratic presidents than Republican presidents. We take you to a Hawaiian island owned by a Republican mega-donor, to see how extreme right-wing policies have negatively impacted the lives of locals. Then we interview star Chicago labor organizer Bill LePinske. We talk about what unions are doing to prepare for the midterm elections.
2022-07-1237 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 11 - Republicans Don’t Seem to Understand they Breathe the Same Air that Liberals DoOn today’s show, we discuss the Supreme Court’s attack on the Environmental Protection Agency and how it’s sabotaging efforts to fight climate change.
We have Part Two of our interview with constitutional legal scholar Bryan Wildenthal. We’ll talk about the overreach of the right-wing Supreme Court, and the impact it’s having on our lives. We end with my thoughts on America’s deadly gun epidemic.
2022-07-0835 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 10 - Conservative Dominance of Talk Radio is a Threat to DemocracyOn today's episode of War of the Words, Wayne discusses how Republican dominance of talk radio is a threat to democracy. Liberals have foolishly ceded the airwaves, creating a dangerous vacuum that promotes demagoguery instead of debate.
Wayne interviews constitutional legal scholar Bryan Wildenthal. We discuss the radicalization of the Supreme Court, and what it means for your future. It’s the first half a two-part interview you won’t want to miss.
2022-07-0643 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 9 - The Supreme Court Isn’t Serving America, but a Subversive, Anti-Democratic Religious MovementOn today’s show, we discuss the renegade Supreme Court. We pose the question, are they working for America or a radical movement to end democracy? Then we interview Sean Faircloth, former mayor of Bangor, Maine and author of, Attack of the Theocrats: How the Religious Right Harms us All—and What We Can Do About It. In our interview, we discuss the Supreme Court’s brazen attack on Separation of Church and State. We end the show with a shocking story of Texas schools proposing to soft-pedal “slavery” as “involuntary relocation”. No, I’m not making this up.
2022-07-0157 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 8 - A Terrifying Time Machine: Republicans are turning back the clockWe begin the show with me reflecting on my childhood in Texas and discussing the many ways fundamentalist Christians dominated every aspect of our lives. The right-wing coup of the Supreme Court has now elevated these backward elements of my youth, as they seek to violently reclaim America and enforce their narrow worldview. Then, we discuss Cassidy Hutchinson damning January 6 testimony that shed more light Trump’s criminality. We end the show celebrating a Polish court that ruled so-called "LGBT-free zones" are unconstitutional.
2022-06-2930 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 7 - Imagining life in a post-democracy AmericaOn today’s War of the Words: We examine what life in America would be like if Trump’s ongoing coup succeeds. We interview James Kirchick, author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. We talk about the Jan 6 committee and how Donald Trump must be arrested for America to move on. He did the crime, so he must do the time.
2022-06-2339 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 6 - More Herschel Walker Secret Kids Discovered and The Republican Threat to DemocracyOn today’s show, Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has a secret. Well, three of them, actually. Find out what they are. We’ll discuss the latest Jan 6 hearing – which was truly shocking.
We talk about Joe Biden’s Executive Order protecting LGBTQ people from “ex-gay” conversion therapy. We interview Alvin McEwen, an expert who monitors the Religious Right. And, you won’t believe this, we end with the Russians trashing French and Italian food. Who would have guessed? I hope you enjoy the show.
2022-06-1735 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 5 - Life in America after Roe v Wade and Protecting LGBTQ Pride from Nazis with Self-DefenseIn this episode, Wayne discusses the urgent need for LGBTQ self-defense to beat back Nazis invading Pride events. He also interviews Terry Cosgrove of Chicago’s PersonalPac. He talks about life in a post Roe v Wade America.
2022-06-141h 02
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 4 - Tucker Carlson's Racism and Lies ExaminedIn this episode, Wayne talks about how in the weeks following the Uvalde, Texas school massacre there have been 34 mass shootings and 700 people killed. Wayne also breaks down a FOX News segment from host Tucker Carlson, to show how he insidiously stokes racial divisions and promotes white supremacy. We also spotlight Tucker Carlson’s “manly” cackle. You won’t want to miss it!
2022-06-0919 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 3 - Florida's New Fascism and the Rise of the Global Hate Industrial ComplexOn today’s War of the Words with Wayne Besen, we take issue with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ outrageous attack on the Special Olympics. We call out five baseball players on the Tampa Bay Rays who refuse to wear a rainbow logo for the team’s Pride Night. The players condemned the so-called “gay lifestyle”, in the name of Jesus, and told LGBTQ people to be celibate. Wayne ends the show with a riveting conversation with Heidi Beirich, the co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. They will discuss the recent rise of white supremacist hate groups and the ra...
2022-06-0747 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 2 - Republicans are more upset by Drag Queens than Guns in SchoolsOn this episode of War of the Words, host Wayne Besen interviews Scott Hamilton, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. They discuss Scott’s plans to win in a ruby red state that is staunchly anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion. Wayne also talks about attacks on the LGBTQ community during Pride month. In one such assault this week, Donald Trump Jr. is more concerned about drag queens performing in schools than taking AR-15 assault rifles out of the schools.
2022-06-0236 min
The Wayne Besen ShowEp. 1 - Gun Nuts Cover Butts at Texas NRA ConventionOnly days after a gun massacre at a Texas elementary school, the NRA opened its convention in Houston. In a supreme act of hypocrisy, the NRA is banning guns while twice impeached, ex-president Donald Trump speaks. The NRA doesn’t even believe its own extreme rhetoric that the answer to gun violence is more guns! Too bad they care more about protecting themselves instead of schoolchildren.
In this episode, we explore the tragedy of gun violence in America and how Republican obstruction has stopped meaningful gun safety reform.
2022-05-2720 min
The Wayne Besen ShowIntroducing The Wayne Besen ShowThe Wayne Besen Show offers hard-hitting progressive talk and opinion by Activist Wayne Besen, an independent-minded host.
2022-05-2701 min
TroubledNYRA “Troubled Teen Industry” PanelOn 10/3 the National Youth Rights Association (www.youthrights.org) held a conversation about the successes the anti- "Troubled Teen Industry" movement has had shutting down abusive behavior modification facilities and the steps we can take to coordinate more closely between the various groups involved, including survivors, lawyers, state legislatures, and organizations focused on intersecting issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights.
Content warning: This panel may include mentions of child abuse, cults, brainwashing, homophobia, ableism, transphobia, sexual assault, and death.
GRATITUDE to Brian Conner for hosting this panel. To hear more from him directly, checkout NYRAs episode on Troubled.
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2020-10-231h 10
Radio Active MagazineConversion and Ex-Gay TherapyWayne Besen joins host Craig Lubow to talk about conversion and ex-gay therapy. Wayne was the founder of "Truth Wins Out" and is the author of the book "Anything But […] The post Conversion and Ex-Gay Therapy appeared first on KKFI.
2019-10-1029 min
Radio Active MagazineConversion and Ex-Gay TherapyWayne Besen joins host Craig Lubow to talk about conversion and ex-gay therapy. Wayne was the founder of “Truth Wins Out” and is the author of the book “Anything But […]
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2019-10-1029 min
I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJune 20th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues w/ Wayne Besen: South Carolina, The Rebel Flag, and a culture of hate.On this week’s show: We review the tragedy that occurred this week in South Carolina, and take a little trip back in time to look at the GOP, code words, and the south. Also, We are joined by Derek Washington, the chairman of the Black Democratic Empowerment Project as well as Molly Worthen, a History of …
2015-06-211h 42
I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJune 13th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues w/ Wayne BesenClick this link Listen to the full Podcast Here: Click Here to play the interview with Stephanie Bloomingdale Sec. Treasurer of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Full Show also available for podcast on itunes.
2015-06-151h 43I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJune 6th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: Caitlyn Jenner is in the news, The Duggars seem to be digging a deeper hole, and Scott Walker (non-college graduate) wants to pull even more money from the Wisconsin University system.
2015-06-071h 422015-06-041h 41I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenMay 23rd 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: Problems with the Duggars and more in depth discussion.
2015-05-241h 39I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenMay 16th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: High Unemployment Among Black Youth, and the TPP are the hot topics on this week’s show.
2015-05-211h 422015-04-141h 372015-04-141h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenMarch 7th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: Hillary Clinton, You’ve Got MailClick the link below to listen to the podcast of this week’s show!
2015-03-091h 32I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenFebruary 28th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: Rahm has a Run-off on his hands, and CPAC welcomes the nuts out to play.Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always at WayneBesen.com.
2015-03-011h 37I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenFebruary 21st 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: We talk about the upcoming Chicago Elections, and Rudy Giuliani has gone after President Obama again.Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always at WayneBesen.com.
2015-02-221h 33I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenFebruary 14th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues w/ Wayne Besen:Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always atWayneBesen.com.
2015-02-201h 40I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenFebruary 7th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: Brian Williams is under fire, for claiming to have been under fire, we get your take. Are men like Bobby Jindal, Rick Scott and Bruce Rauner blocking progress in their states? You decide.Want to be a part of the show? Listen Live and call in to make your opinion heard. Call 773.763.9278 every Saturday from 4-6pm (CST), I’ve Got Issues can be found on “Chicago’s Progressive Talk” WCPT AM & FM and always at WayneBesen.com.
2015-02-091h 35I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJanuary 31st 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: John McCain yells at protesters, Mitt Romney is out…again, and we take your calls to hear what you think.
2015-02-041h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJanuary 17th 2015 – I’ve Got Issues: Republican rhetoric, Free Speech, and news on Global WarmingOn this weeks show we will talk about the issues of Mitch McConnell and some of his colleagues taking full credit for the rebound of consumer confidence and the economy this week. Amazing… they were able to make so much headway in a matter of hours, while at the same time claiming that all Obama …
2015-01-191h 41I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenDecember 13, 2014 – I’ve Got Issues: In this episode we discuss the GOP’s Budget, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and the GOP defending Torture, also Magic Mushrooms cure Depression
2014-12-161h 34I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenDecember 6, 2014 – Wayne Discusses Injustice in America and Excessive Use of Force in Policing.Today we focus on the InJustice System in America. Multiple Police Officers were filmed Choking suspected loose cigarette salesman Eric Gardner. Officers we caught on film violating multiple police procedures on a man who seemed to be mostly compliant, for an offense that should have warranted a ticket and a fine at best. What do …
2014-12-071h 34I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenNovember 29,2014 – The Lucas Museum, Friends of Parks, and FergusonWayne is recovering from a per Thanksgiving virus of some kind, but with the help of a team of strapping young Obamacare funded doctors, and support from the listeners, he was able bodied enough to make it through today’s show! The main focus of today’s show was on recent disputes in Chicago over the Lucas …
2014-11-301h 34I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenNovember 22, 2014 – Wayne Discusses Immigration and Bill Cosby.On today’s show we focus on the Presidents use of executive authority to do what congress wouldn’t, by allowing 3 years of safe passage to immigrants who have been here longer than 5 years, as well as parents with children born in this country, to stay without fear of deportation. We go to the phones …
2014-11-231h 40I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenNovember 15, 2014 — Wayne Discusses Big Immigration Showdown in DC; Cool New Catholic Archbishop in Chicago; Democrats Message FailIn this week’s episode, Wayne discusses Obama’s looming showdown with Republicans over immigration. He also talks about Chicago’s new archbishop and how it is a slap in the face for Catholic conservatives.
2014-11-171h 39I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenNovember 8, 2014 – Election Recap, Supreme Court and Healthcare, More Troops going to IraqOn this show we’ll discuss this past weeks elections and how republicans just took over not only both houses of congress, but also a majority of state governments. We’ll also discuss how the Supreme Court just took up another case on healthcare and how the conservative majority may just be looking for an “out” on …
2014-11-091h 35I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenNovember 1, 2014 – Illinois Governors Race and Elections, Elections, ElectionsToday on the show, Wayne will get your input on the upcoming Governors Race in Illinois, and take a look at some of the other races going on around the country.
2014-11-021h 39I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenOctober 25, 2014 – Wayne Besen Discusses the Illinois Governor’s Race On This Weeks Show: The midterm elections are just over a week away, and with the important decisions you have to make as a voter we want to hear from you. This week Wayne will devote the whole show to your calls. What do you think about the Illinois Governors Race, and the recent …
2014-10-271h 37I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenOctober 18, 2014 – WCPT Get Out the Vote Rally with Wayne Besen and Dick Kay Live From Piasans Pizzeria & Bar in Berwyn, Dick Kay and Wayne Besen bring you Pizza & Politics: a 2014 Get Out The Vote Rally. They are joined by a number of state & local politicians, including Governor Pat Quinn in the 2pm hour. Check out Piasans Pizzeria & Bar at www. PaisansPizza.com
2014-10-222h 56I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenOctober 11, 2015 – Microsoft’s CEO, The Airlines, Fracking, and MoreOn this week’s show, Wayne discusses a massive slip by Microsoft’s CEO, the airlines, their rising costs, and tactics for fighting back. Additionally, Wayne welcomes a special guest on this week’s show. Enjoy this week’s show.
2014-10-111h 39I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenOctober 4, 2014 – Upcoming Elections & The Obama Economy On this weeks show: Wayne talks about the November elections, and the importance of voting. Wayne is back from Bedford, PA where he was fighting the good fight. The Obama Economy has bolstered just in time for the Midterm elections, jobs numbers are up for 55 weeks (the most on record.) Don’t forget to …
2014-10-111h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenSeptember 20, 2014 – President Obama’s Position on ISIS, Roger Goodell, and The Phrase “So Help Me God” On Today’s Show: Wayne just flew back in from Burlington, VA and can’t wait to get back to the issues. Isis – The President has established that we will take on Isis in a mostly outsourced military action plan. What do you think? Is this the right move…Is there a right move? 773.763.9278 Roger …
2014-09-201h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenSeptember 13, 2014 – Bruce Rauner, Pat Quinn, and the Islamic State On Today’s Show: Dick Kay joins us for the first few breaks to talk about Bruce Rauner, and Pat Quinn as well as the pizza and politics event Dick and Wayne will be hosting at Paisans Pizzeria & Bar in Berwyn. We will hear snippets of President Obama’s speech on ISIL, and get your …
2014-09-131h 39I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenSeptember 7, 2014 – Wayne Besen Discusses Fast Food Strikes, Minimum Wage and MoreOn the show today, its all about you. Wayne will take to the phones to hear what you think on the minimum wage, President Obama, The upcoming elections, Joan Rivers death and much more. Want to get in on the action? Listen live every Saturday from 4-6pm CT, and give Wayne a call at 773.763.9278 …
2014-09-101h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenAugust 30, 2014 – Wayne Besen Broadcasts Live From SideTrackOn this edition of I’ve Got Issues, Wayne is broadcasting live at SideTrack on Halsted Street In Chicago. Wayne takes your calls, talks about Obama and Russia, discomfort at 30,000 feet and much much more with special guests Mike Rogers of RawStory and Victor Salvo of The Legacy Project. All this week on Wayne Besen’s …
2014-08-301h 40I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenAugust 16, 2014 – A Discussion of the Protests In MissouriThis weeks show carries on the discussion of the Missouri shooting of a young, unarmed 18-year-old African-American man, who was shot by white police officer Darren Wilson. The city of Ferguson, and the surrounding areas have seen protests, and rioting and looting, and in response, city and county police have responded in full military force. …
2014-08-211h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenAugust 9, 2014 – Wayne Besen talks Iraq and ISIS and Welcomes Special Guest John Breyault to discuss cyber crime.This week on I’ve Got Issues sponsored by Berwyn Kia: Iraq is definitely a hot button issue this week. Terror group Isis has been committing atrocities in the country, and the question in the U.S. is… what should we do? Should we stay or should we go? Callers give their opinions, on picking our battles …
2014-08-091h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenAugust 2, 2014 – Do Nothing Congress, Money and Speech, and GMO Labeling.This week on I’ve Got Issues: Wayne talks about our 113th “Do Absolutely Nothing-Congress,” and listeners share the frustration. Only 142 laws passed, months of political bickering, and then an undue vacation is the reward for our Congressman? How much speech do we really have as Americans? If you don’t have a 6 figure bank …
2014-08-021h 37I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJuly 26, 2014 – Ex-Gay, The Koch Brothers, Israel/Palestine, Russia/Ukraine, and moreOn this edition Wayne takes your calls on the concept of “praying away the gay,” and interviews The Reverend Jerry Stephenson an Ex-Southern Baptist Minister. Many conservatives promote this practice, but it in many cases it creates an environment for sexual abuse. Wayne talks about The Koch Brothers, and the stories you may not know. …
2014-07-271h 41I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJuly 19, 2014 – Creationism, Israel/Palestine, and the Chicago Mayoral RaceThis week on the show: Wayne talks about teaching Creationism with Brandon Haught, Author of “Going Ape: Florida’s Battle of Evolution in the Classroom””. Wayne is also joined by his Truth Wins Out colleague Evan Hurst. Wayne will talk with you about the current state of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and the crash of Malaysian Flight …
2014-07-201h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJuly 12, 2014 – Wayne Covers The NRA, Marijuana Legalization, and the EconomyThis week on the show Wayne talks about the NRA trying to thwart the concept of Smart Guns. Wayne will speak with NJ Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg who is in the NRA’s cross-hairs. Wayne takes calls on the issues that you want to talk about: Marijuana legalization in Washington, positive trends in jobs and …
2014-07-131h 38I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJuly 5, 2014 – Examining the Role of the Religious RightOn this episode of I’ve Got Issues, Wayne is joined by University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Tobias Barrington Wolff to discuss the Supreme court’s Hobby Lobby ruling. Later in the show Fred Clarkson will join Wayne to discuss the right’s increasing calls for violence and succession. Then towards the end of the show, Wayne welcomes …
2014-07-061h 16I’ve Got Issues – Wayne BesenJune 7, 2014 – Wayne Besen Interviews J Street’s Alan Elsner and Chicago Activist Andy ThayerIn this episode of “Ive Got Issues,” I interview J-Street spokesperson Alan Elsner and Chicago progressive Advocate Andy Thayer. The discussions include the Mideast peace process, the lousy airlines, and current politics.
2014-06-111h 39
Savage LovecastClown porn- balloon poodles will never be the same.Clown porn- balloon poodles will never be the same. How do you tell your partner that she should lose a little weight? Is it racist to dig Mexican men? And Dan is joined by Wayne Besen of "Truth Wins Out" on how to deal with victims of the ex-gay movement. Apniatic? 206-201-2720 Today's episode is brought to you by AdamandEve.com. Get 50 percent off almost any item when you enter "Savage" at checkout. Click here: http://j.mp/SavageAdamEve Today's episode is brought to you by Get STD Tested. Call today for easy, reliable, and confidential STD testing: 888-387-1879
2010-11-1652 min
Savage LovecastWayne Besen from Truth Wins Out about the absurd "ex-gay" movement.How do you gently tell your girlfriend that the other girl in a three-way gives better head? Dan speaks with Wayne Besen from Truth Wins Out about the absurd "ex-gay" movement. And more. 206-302-2064 This episode was brought to you by Audible.com. Download a free audio book of your choice today at AudiblePodcast.com/Savage
2009-02-1043 min
John Selig OutspokenEpisode 52 - Brian Nesbitt - "Ex-Gay" Therapy Survivor, Introducted by Wayne Besen, Founder and Executive Director of Truth WinsWayne Besen discuses his latest work with Truth Wins Out in protesting Ex-Gay therapy including a recent trip to Alaska and protesting James Dobson's induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago. "Ex-Gay" therapy survivor, Brian Nesbitt discusses what lead him into "Ex-Gay" therapy, what was involved with the therapy, the failure of the therapy and his life since stopping therapy, becoming a proud out gay man and protesting the work of Exodous, NARTH and other "Ex-Gay" organizations.
2008-10-031h 03
John Selig OutspokenEpisode 11 - Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out and my commentary "Outside The Comfort Zone."Episode 11 - Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out and an expert on the Ex-Gay movement. Wayne is a columnist, public speaker and author of "Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth" and "Bashing Back: Wayne Besen on GLBT People, Politics, and Culture." My commentary titled "Outside The Comfort Zone."
2007-09-0358 minWhosoever PodcastsWhosoever Godcast #9The ninth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features interviews with two men intimately involved with so-called "ex-gay ministries" - but actor and writer Peterson Toscano and activist and author Wayne Besen have two different approaches to fighting the "ex-gay" industry.Whosoever Podcast #9
2006-11-1300 min
WhosoeverEpisode 9: Actor/Writer Peterson Toscano and Activist/Author Wayne Besen on Fighting the ‘Ex-Gay’ IndustryRead the related article on Wayne Besen The ninth podcast, or “Godcast” from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features interviews with two men intimately involved with so-called “ex-gay ministries” — but actor and writer Peterson Toscano and activist and
2006-11-1232 min