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This 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 some of the hundreds of interviews with famous LGBTQ icons he recorded. We will be talking about LGBTQ history in the 1970’s and about the next season of Making Gay History now in production. Learn More Making Gay History Eric Marcus Twitter Feed Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Oct. 30, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

Zander 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 →

Coming 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 out this month and Bobbie will be on our show to talk about the book and her story. Learn More Bobbie Scopa’s Podcast Both Sides of the Fire Line Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Sept. 25, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

Monkeypox 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. Monkeypox Virus Outbreak as a contagious infection as blisters and leisons on the skin representing transmission of an infected person with 3D illustration elements. Learn More Monkey Pox Hotline: 707-565-4568 Telehealth Network for PrEP Face to Face Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – August 28, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

With 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), about how the 1973 decision by the APA to remove homosexuality from this list of mental illnesses paved the way for LGBTQ+ civil rights and several landmark Supreme Court decisions. Learn More Dr. Jack Drescher Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – July 24, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

This 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 not only what happened, but how he escaped the grip of his abusers and the institution that protected them. We also share a special Pride greeting and song from one of our favorite vocalists Stephen Scaccia. Learn More Behind Sacred Walls website Behind Sacred Walls Book Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – June 26, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

This 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 Edmonds.  We’ll talk with him about his view of law enforcement today and what change he plans to bring to the Sheriff’s Office. Learn More Edmonds For Sheriff Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – May 22, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

We 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, Sonoma and Windsor, to provide police services.  This month we talk with Eddie Engram. Learn More Engram For Sheriff Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – April 24, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

Our 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 Liaison officer for the community.  We are also challenging them with questions about police use of force, citizen oversight, and homelessness. Learn More Carl Tennenbaum For Sheriff Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – March 27, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

In 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 best choice for who you think should lead the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department. We will be asking each candidate about their background, qualifications, and experience that has prepared them for this huge leadership job.  We will also ask them about their experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and why agencies in Sonoma County don’t have LGBT Liaison officers.  The questions will include how the candidate feels about civilian oversight and the Sheriff’s Office history with use of force.  Our first candidate, is Chief Kevin Burke. Learn More Burke For Sheriff Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Feb. 27, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

Last 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 his experience leading an international organization of LGBTQ+ firefighters and emergency medical services professionals. Learn More “Alarm In The Firehouse” International EMS and Fire Pride Alliance Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Jan. 23, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

We’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 of life and death.  For our last show of the year, we are talking with Okan Sengun from the LGBTQ Asylum Project and our own Gary Carnivele who is working with the local organization supporting LGBTQ+ people on their journey to getting asylum here in Sonoma County. Learn More LGBT Asylum Project Queer Asylum Accompaniment Sonoma County Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Dec. 26, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

Meet 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 social and crime issues facing Sebastopol and Sonoma County.     Learn More Sebastopol Police Department Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Nov. 28, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

This 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 on giving to so many.  Sister Sorenda Da’Booty from the Russian River Sisters Order will also be on to talk about the Toy Drive they are working on with hopes to put a holiday toy in the hands of over 600 children in West County this year. Learn More Sister Roma San Francisco Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Russian River Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Donate To The Toy Drive Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Oct. 24, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

There 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 to Gilbert.  Not everyone sees the value of this flag or the significance of its history.  Gilbert Baker passed away in 2017, but his close friend Charlie Beal has taken up his charge and joins us to talk about the work of the Gilbert Baker Foundation and the importance of Gilbert’s original rainbow Pride flag. Learn More Gilbert Baker Foundation Rainbow Warrior Flag In The Map Project Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – Sept. 26, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

As 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 the LGBTQ community.  This month we hear all about this innovative partnership with District Attorney Allison Haley and LGBTQ Connection director, Ian Stanley.   Learn More Napa County District Attorney Napa LGBTQ Connection Monarch Justice Center Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – August 22, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

June 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 our history.  This month we talk with Sarah Schulman, a journalist and active member of ACT UP, about her new book, “Let The Record Show.”  It’s a comprehensive record of this incredible organization and the heroes to caused the country to act and respond to AIDS. Learn More “Let The Record Show” “United In Anger” Sarah Schulman Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – July 25, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

Happy 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 our show.  He is a wonderful talent with an inspiring story to share. On this week’s Outbeat News segment, we share a special report on the piece of the original rainbow flag that was recovered recently and placed at the GLBT Museum in San Francisco.  Hear the story from Charles Beal, one of Gilbert Baker’s good friends.   Learn More Stephen Scaccia Gilbert Baker Foundation GLBT Museum Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – June 27, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

On 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, “Amend.” Learn More Jim Obergefell Family Equality Netflix Amend Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – May 30, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

This 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 an amazing artist who fueled the change for how the law and the courts view art. We are also joined by Sonoma County Pride president Chris Kren-Mora and vice-president Grace Villafuerte who will give us an overview of this year’s Sonoma County Pride celebration.  Yes, there will be a pride celebration this year here in the North Bay – and it’s going to be huge with events all month long.  More at sonomacountypride.org Learn More Interloper Films Ondi Timoner on Twitter Sonoma County Pride Todrick Hall Listen To This Edition Of Outbeat News In Depth Here The post Show Notes – May 23, 2021 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.