Outbeat News In Depth
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOutbeat News In Depth is a news magazine style radio show featuring a closer look at the people, events, and issues impacting the LGBT community in the California North Bay and beyond. Each show features two to four stories including the Outbeat Youth segment. The stories come from our local community and from around the country. We take a closer look at stories featured in weekly Outbeat News segments. Our goal is to keep our listeners informed of the important people, issues, and events affecting LGBT people.
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Show Notes – June 23, 2024
June 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHappy Pride! This month we are celebrating the stories of two of our former guests who both published memoirs recently with the intent of sharing the stories of their lives as inspiration for others to come out and to live an authentic life. Cory Allen is a federal law enforcement … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – June 23, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – May 26, 2024
May 27, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we introduce you to the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits community. Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by creating a forum for the spiritual, cultural and artistic expression of Two-Spirit people. BAAITS is … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – May 26, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – April 28, 2024
April 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn May 18th, choirs from Napa Valley College and Napa High School will team up to perform “Considering Matthew Shepard.” This month, student members from both choruses talk about the oratorio and their experience learning and performing the music. We will also have all the details about how you can … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – April 28, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – March 24, 2024
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we talk with Jacob Stensberg, the almost-new artistic director and conductor of the San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus. Jake is has been with the chorus now for almost two years and has already began sharing his vision for the next generation of this world-famous chorus. If you’ve been … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 24, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Feb. 25, 2024
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we continue our look at some of the issues at stake in this year’s election cycle and the upcoming initiative on the November ballot to remove the language in California’s Constitution put there by Proposition 8 back in 2008, defining marriage as being between one man and one … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Feb. 25, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Jan 28, 2024
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe start the new year looking ahead to the November election and at some of the critical issues facing the most risk. We begin this month with HIV/AIDS. Jirair Ratevosian has spent his entire career working on the political side of the pandemic. Jirair was appointed by President Biden as … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Jan 28, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Nov. 26, 2023
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOctober marked 25 years since the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Since that time, Judy and Dennis Shepard have lead the Matthew Shepard Foundation. This month on Outbeat News In Depth we will share highlights from this year’s 25th commemoration which took place in Denver, Colorado. We’ll share … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Nov. 26, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 22, 2023
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we introduce you to some of the new leadership at Positive Images, Sonoma County’s oldest LGBTQ+ youth organization. “Positive Images is a grassroots nonprofit organization serving Sonoma County since 1990. Our LGBTQIA+ Community Center hosts multiple weekly support groups, a youth leadership development program, mentorship opportunities, an LGBTQIA+ … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 22, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Sept. 24, 2023
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis October marks 25 years since the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. It also marks a quarter century since the Techtonic Theater Project created “The Laramie Project” – a play that recounted for the world how the people of the town reacted to this horrific hate crime. In … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Sept. 24, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Aug. 27, 2023
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month Charley Beal and Cleve Jones return to our show to talk about the Flag in the Map exhibit coming to Napa Valley College on October 6, 2023. This is going to be a free event open to the general public and will feature a speaking program at 7:30PM … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Aug. 27, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – July 23, 2023
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBSonoma County has become a destination for fine dining, wine and fresh food. This month we talk with Clark Wolf, a local gay man, who has more than 25 years of experience in the food industry and is the founder and president of Clark Wolf Company, a New-York based food … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – July 23, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – June 25, 2023
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBFor this year’s Pride show, we are sharing the story of a proud gay man who served in the United States military, as a local deputy sheriff, and as a Secret Service agent assigned to protect the Obama family. His new memoir titled, “Breaking Free: A Saga of Self-discovery by … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – June 25, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – May 28, 2023
May 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBNatalie Thompson from InterPride joins us for an in-depth look at the oppressive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people in Uganda. You might be surprised where the incentive to create these laws is coming from. Get all the details you need for this year’s Sonoma County Pride celebration happening June 2 through … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – May 28, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – April 23, 2023
April 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThere are over 400 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation pending in state legislatures across the country. Many of these bills are targeting transgender people and specifically transgender youth. This month we talk with attorney Michel René Huff, a transgender man and the current president of Oakland Pride. He shares his personal … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – April 23, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – March 26, 2023
March 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBNathan Manske, founder and creator of “I’m From Driftwood” returns to Outbeat Radio for an update on his work and to share some of the highlights of the 14 years worth of coming out videos he has collected since being inspired by Harvey Milk to create this collection. “I’m From … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 26, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Feb. 26, 2023
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn celebration of Valentine’s Day this month, we will talk with Tammy Shaklee, an LGBTQ+ match maker who will share some great advice for finding that special someone in today’s dating world. She will also share important personal safety advice when meeting someone for the first time. The annual AIDS … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Feb. 26, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Jan. 22, 2023
January 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB“The National LGBTQ Task Force – the country’s oldest LGBTQ advocacy group – celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, honoring 50 years of advancing freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ people. This milestone year will recognize and celebrate the Task Force’s rich history of driving progress within the LGBTQ community, … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Jan. 22, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Dec. 25, 2022
December 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOur guest on this special Christmas Day show is Bryan Ruby, one of Out magazine’s “Out 100” of 2022. Bryan is a professional baseball player and a professional country music singer-song writer. He is also an openly gay man. Aside from traveling 75,000 miles last year playing baseball and performing … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Dec. 25, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Nov. 27, 2022
November 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThe holidays are upon us! These can be particularly stressful times for LGBTQ+ people. This month we’ll introduce you to a young gay man who is doing something to help LGBTQ+ navigate coming out and living an authentic life. Kollyn Conrad is the founder of Publicly Private, an organization that … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Nov. 27, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 30, 2022
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis week we have a special Outbeat Extra edition of Outbeat News In Depth celebrating LGBTQ history month. LGBT author and historian, Eric Marcus, is our guest. He is the founder of the Making Gay History podcast and MakingGayHistory.com. You might remember him from our special series last year featuring … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 30, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 23, 2022
October 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBZander Moricz was the class president of Pine View High School in Sarasota, Florida when the state’s “don’t say gay” bill was passed and signed into law. His graduation speech was censored by the school principal and so Zander decided to fight back and is now leading huge effort to … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 23, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Sept. 25, 2022
September 26, 2022 21:43 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBComing out as transgender it tough enough, but imagine coming out as a transgender woman in the fire department. Bobbie Scopa did just that years before most others and ended up having a hugely successful 45 year long career! Her new memoir titled, “Both Sides of the Fire Line” comes … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Sept. 25, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – August 28, 2022
August 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBMonkeypox is the latest health emergency in the United States and men who have sex with men seem to be among a large group being infected. This month we will share the facts and myths about Monkeypox with Lorie Violette, Prevention Director at Face to Face here in Sonoma County. … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – August 28, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – July 24, 2022
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWith the recent Supreme Court decision taking away the right to an abortion comes worry that LGBTQ+ civil rights could be next. This month we talked with Dr. Jack Drescher, past President of the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – July 24, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – June 26, 2022
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we talk with Michael Roberts about his new book, “Behind Sacred Walls.” Roberts, a gay man, tells his own story of how he was groomed and sexually and psychologically abused by Catholic priests for more than a decade starting when he was just a teenager. Roberts talks about … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – June 26, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – May 22, 2022
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis week we conclude our series of interviews with the candidates for Sonoma County Sheriff. This June voters will elect the next Sheriff and the person who will lead law enforcement in Guerneville and all of the other unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. This month we introduce you to Dave … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – May 22, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – April 24, 2022
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe continue this month introducing you to the candidates running for sheriff in Sonoma County. As the chief law enforcement officer of the county, the sheriff is responsible for overseeing the deputies who interact and serve Sonoma County’s huge LGBTQ+ population including Guerneville and the cities the sheriff contracts with, … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – April 24, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – March 27, 2022
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOur conversations with the candidates for Sonoma County Sheriff continue this month with Carl Tennenbaum. He is one now only three candidates left in the race. We are asking all of the candidates about their experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and their thoughts about things like having an LGBT … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 27, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Feb. 27, 2022
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn June Sonoma County voters will select the next County Sheriff. There are four candidates competing for the job and we’ve invited all four to be guests on our show over the next four months. This is your chance to get to know the candidates so you can make the … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Feb. 27, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Jan. 23, 2022
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBLast year two stories of racism and homophobia in Bay Area fire departments made headlines. This month we take an in depth look at these issues. Our guests include Kevin Mallison, author of “Alarm In The Firehouse and first “out” firefighter in the nation. Ed Senatore returns to talk about … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Jan. 23, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Dec. 26, 2021
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe’re wrapping up 2021 with an in depth look at one of the most important issues of the year – immigration. In more than 70 countries, being LGBTQ+ is a capitol offense and those found “guilty” can face the death penalty. Seeking asylum in the United States is a matter … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Dec. 26, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Nov. 28, 2021
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBMeet Sebastopol’s new police chief, Kevin Kilgore. He and his husband are new to the North Bay moving here from southern California where Chief Kilgore previously worked as a police lieutenant at the UCLA Police Department. He will share his story growing up and talk about some of the pressing … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Nov. 28, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 24, 2021
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we are celebrating the work of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Sister Roma from the San Francisco Order is known as “the most photographed nun in the world!” We’ll talk with her about her 34 years of service to our community and learn what drives her to keep … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 24, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Sept. 26, 2021
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThere is a movement in the Castro neighborhood to replace the giant rainbow Pride flag with the newer progress flag. The flag pole and rainbow flag was installed near Market and Castro by the rainbow flag’s creator Gilbert Baker and stands there both as a landmark and as a tribute … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Sept. 26, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – August 22, 2021
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAs law enforcement continues to struggle with building trust with the communities they serve, the District Attorney in Napa County has created an innovative partnership with the local LGBT center to locate services in the center in order to build trust and to make services more accessible to members of … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – August 22, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – July 25, 2021
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBJune 5, 2021 marked 40 years since AIDS first emerged in the gay community. After the government and most of society ignored the growing epidemic, ACT UP formed in 1987 to change the course of the country’s response. ACT UP was one of the successful and unconventional activist organization in … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – July 25, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – June 27, 2021
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHappy Pride! We love celebrating Pride Sunday with our listeners every year and this year is no exception. We are partying with singer, song-writer Stephen Scaccia. He shares his personal story and some of his music. We discovered him a few months back and featured his rendition of “Rise Up” on … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – June 27, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – May 30, 2021
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn this Outbeat Extra edition of Outbeat News In Depth, we celebrate the start of Pride month 2021 and the 6th anniversary of the marriage equality decision with the lead plaintiff in the case, Jim Obergefell. Jim has become an amazing activist. Jim was recently featured in the Netflix docu-series, … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – May 30, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – May 23, 2021
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we begin by talking with film maker and screen writer Ondi Timoner who just this month released “Mapplethorpe – The Director’s Cut.” You may have seen the original film, but you really didn’t see the film because much of it was cut out, until now. Robert Mapplethorpe was … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – May 23, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – April 25, 2021
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThe animus toward the transgender community in this country continues to be disturbing. We’ve reported on the Outbeat News segment the alarming number of transgender people murdered each year and as we shared last month, the violence is targeted equally at transgender men and women. New legislation in states across … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – April 25, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – March 28, 2021
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBImmigration has been a political, social, and media story especially during the four years of the Trump administration. Often lost in the debate are the millions of individual stories of struggle and success for those who come to this country. This month we talk with Harma Hartouni – a Survivor. Gay, … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 28, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Feb. 28, 2021
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we pay tribute to Bay Area LGBTQ activist Ken Jones, who passed away last month at the age of 70. Ken was instrumental in desegregating the LGBTQ community in the 1970’s. He worked with Gilbert Baker to literally make the first rainbow flag and he continued his life … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Feb. 28, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Jan. 24, 2021
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis year’s Creating Change Conference is going virtual and we will be attending for the first time. This annual conference prepares LGBTQ+ activists to lead our movement and on our show this month we will talk with conference organizers about the goals and hopes for this year’s program. Creating Change … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Jan. 24, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – January 24, 2021
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis year’s Creating Change Conference is going virtual and we will be attending for the first time. This annual conference prepares LGBTQ+ activists to lead our movement and on our show this month we will talk with conference organizers about the goals and hopes for this year’s program. Creating Change … Continue reading →
Show Notes – Dec 27, 2020
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAs our world struggles to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIDS pandemic continues without a cure. December 1st is World AIDS Day and this month we talk with staff leaders at Face to Face to learn the latest about HIV prevention and treatment. We will also hear how those living … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Dec 27, 2020 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Nov. 22, 2020
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBLast week the F.B.I. released the statistics for reported hate crimes in 2019. It’s not surprising that the numbers have increased including an 18% increase in hate crimes targeting transgender people. Forbes magazine also reported this month that the total number of transgender people murdered so far in 2019 has … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Nov. 22, 2020 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 25, 2020
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOctober is LGBTQ history month and the time each year when we remember the significant events that have shaped our lives and experience. October 11 was National Coming Out Day and while you may wonder if people still today struggle with coming out, please know they do. LGBTQ people young … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 25, 2020 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Sept. 27, 2020
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis month we continued our two-part series looking at discrimination and racism in law enforcement. Our guest is Dale Peters, producer and host of “Black In Blue” – an online show about people of color who work in law enforcement. As an African American man working in law enforcement in … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Sept. 27, 2020 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – August 23, 2020
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWhile the nation is calling for police reform, many public safety agencies are struggling with not only public outcry, but how to deal with the CV-19 health emergency, recruitment and mental health. For LGBTQ+ members of police and fire agencies, these issues can be overwhelming. This month we start a … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – August 23, 2020 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – July 26, 2020
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBLast month the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ people could not be fired or otherwise discriminated against at work. But the fight for employment protection started almost 70 years before. This month we talk with Eric Cervini about his new book, The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – July 26, 2020 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.