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Host Helen Harrell interviews singing duo Kindred, a delicious musical blend of Mandy Miller's powerful, bluesy style and Dionne Ward's soulful, sensual approach to music. With influences from the Indigo Girls to Janis Joplin, their acoustic sound incorporates mandolin and drums into a beautiful tapestry of harmony. Helen and co-host Mark Lee welcome Nita McB back to the studio for another edition of her "What's Going On?" segment, featuring an update on the first Black Gay Pride Fest to be held in Indianapolis this summer. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Mark and Helen interview Gary Brackett, president of the board of directors for IndyPride and Director of this year's Gay Indy Pride celebration in Indianapolis. Helen, Mark and Gary are joined via phone by actor, singer, songwriter and HIV/AIDS activist Paul Lekakis, who will lecture and perform at Indy Pride. Deane Lahr is back with another "In Transit" segment to talk about suicide in the trans community. Helen ‘s Queer Herstory segment spotlights actress Marlene Dietrich. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Helen and Mark interview Margy Lesher and Angie Dill from the Lesbian Connection, a member-driven forum of news, events, contacts, and support for, by and about lesbians that has served as an underground communication source since 1974; Anna Eaglin is back with her ‘Student Talk" segment, discussing the pros and cons of consumerism directed at and supported by the queer community; "Navajo Rainbow" host Wesley Thomas provides an update on the controversy over an anti-gay marriage bill approved by the Navajo nation; Indianapolis musician and long-time queer activist John Canaday joins the bloomingOUT staff as music director. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Helen and Mark have a lively and interesting interview with Indiana Black Pride President Robert Ferguson about the upcoming inaugural Indy Black Pride event to be held in Indianapolis August 5th through the 7th. Other issues discussed include being black and gay, the current political climate and the importance of black leadership. Helen and Mark also interviewed Jerame Davis from the Indiana Action Network (IAN) about their upcoming protest of anti-gay state legislator Brian Bosma. Mark Lee's "Reclaiming Our Faith" segment features a prerecorded interview with the late Presbyterian minister Reverend Howard B. Warren, who discussed his experiences and observations of the Stonewall Uprising. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Helen and Mark interview Scott Turner from Underground Transit, a one-person show addressing everything from trans issues to gender, southern hospitality and racism, as well as how it feels to transition from debutante society to a female-to-male trans person in our culture. We also speak with artistic director Pamela Blevins-Hinkle from the Indianapolis Women's Chorus about the history of the chorus as well as upcoming shows and their annual auditions. Carolyn Wiethoff returns with updates on legislative issues affecting the GLBTQ community, including a discussion of the arguments used by critics of gay marriage and how to refute their claims. Nita McB is back with her "What's Going On" segment, talking about being black and lesbian in a predominantly white. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan returns to the show for a frank discussion on queer politics, including the political tightrope that Governor Daniels finds himself on concerning queer issues and the demands of the Christian right in opposition to supporters of the queer community. Hosts Helen and Mark challenge Kruzan on his continued support for State Representative Peggy Welch in spite of her lack of support for gay marriage and related issues, and the mayor discusses gender orientation inclusion in Bloomington's non-discrimination policy. Helen and Mark also talk with Heather, coordinatior of Muncie's first gay pride festival. Dina Lahre returns with her "In Transit" segment to discuss the high rate of suicide in the transgender community, and a new edition of "Queerhistory" profiles John Dolan. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Helen and Mark interview editor and co-founder of the Indianapolis-based magazine "Bi-Tribune" Natasha Dowell, who talks about the importance of such a publication as well as other bi-sexual related issues. bloomingOUT's music director John Canaday joins in for an interview with jazz musician extraordinaire Tim Hoover, who discusses his music, and his religious inspirations and beliefs. Several of Tim's awesome musical renditions are included in this segment. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Anna Eaglin is back for our regular feature "Student Talk", with a segment on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy of the U.S. military. We also have our regular segment "Navajo Rainbow" with Wesley Thomas, who talks about the evolution of the term "Two-Spirit" in regards to gender orientation and how it is applied in Native American communities. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar. Note: This week's show is a bit short due to pre-empting live reports from the BBC regarding the London terrorist bombings.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome back Indiana University GLBT Alumni Association President Kim Davis for an update on the association's upcoming annual event in August; Also in the studio this week: Sandy Cockerham, President of Women In The Arts, who talks about the group and efforts to sustain the National Women's Festival. Regular features include an update on legislation affecting the queer community by Julie Thomas of Indiana Equality; and Nita McB. returns with a new edition "What's Going On", spotlighting GLBT issues in the African-American community. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee get up close and personal with singer/songwriter Carrie Cheron, who performs several songs live; Mica Habarad and Jen Moore talk about the open auditions for the filming of "Raspberries in August", a coming out story/romance filming throughout August in the Bloomington area; Dina Lahre returns with her "In Transit" segment exploring current issues affecting the transgender community, and a new edition of "Queerhistory" profiles authors Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee interview IndyBlackPride board member and organizer Jasmine Burnett, who talks about the upcoming first IndyBlackPride Festival this weekend in Indianapolis as well as issues relating to being gay and black, both in the black community and American society in general. Anna Eaglin returns with a lively report on the art of gay travel on "Student Talk," and Professor Wesley Thomas talks about his new book on the Third Gender in Navaho tradition on "Navaho Rainbow." This week's musical selections are from "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," and as always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee get up close and personal with Mandy and Dionne, better known as the singing duo "Kindred". Highlights include a healthy serving of cuts from their upcoming sophomore release "Awakening," recorded in 2004 in their home studio and produced by Kara Barnard, and a listing of Kindred's upcoming tour dates. Also in this program: the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau adds a "queer community connection" section to their website as part of an effort to promote Bloomington as a gay tourist destination; and a new edition of Mark Lee's commentary segment exploring queer religion "Reclaiming Our Faith" discusses how to use faith as a guide for life planning. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee discuss the recently launched local gay tourism website and other efforts to promote Bloomington as a "gay-friendly" tourist destination with Rob DeCleene of the Bloomington-Monroe County Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Legislative correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff profiles successful political strategies that have been effective in both supporting queer rights and defeating discriminatory laws toward the queer community across various states; and our featured musical artist is Amy Steinberg, a classically-trained singer/songwriter/pianist appearing at Bloomington's Blue Room Concert Series as part of a tour supporting her new live CD, "Emphatic at the Attic." As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and a LGBTQ community calendar.

Helen and Mark welcome back President of Women in the Arts, Sandra Cockerham, who provides an update on significant changes and events happening with WIA and its National Women's Music Festival; Sandy also announces that Irene Cara presented a $20,000 NBC award to WIA – kudos to all of those wonderfully talented and dedicated women. Indianapolis Men's Chorus Artistic Director Kevin Butler discusses the popularity of these gay troubadours highlighting their latest CD, "Our Journey Continues", as well as talking about previous and upcoming concerts. Listeners are treated to a couple of cuts from their CD. Deane Lahre returns to the studio with another "In Transit" segment focusing on the importance of completing one's transition regardless of possible discouragement from others. Helen hosts a new edition of "Queerhistory" spotlighting Langston Hughes and the artistic closet of the Harlem Renaissance.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome the Chair of the Bloomington Human Rights Commission, Jeff Harlig, and Commissioner Emily Bowman, for a frank discussion of the pros and cons of including gender identity in our local Human Rights Ordinance; Anna Eaglin and Lindsay E. talk about the gay bar scene in a fresh edition of "Student Talk", our regular segment spotlighting issues facing the GLBT college crowd; another edition of "Navaho Rainbow" with Wesley Thomas challenges the way you think about gender and sexual identity by exploring how these concepts are applied in Native American life; and our featured musical artists are gay brothers Frank and John Nevin, known collectively as Chicago's queer superstars "The Aluminum Group." As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and an LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome Indiana Equality's John Clower, Bree Hartlage with the Bloomington Transgender Group, and Bloomington Human Rights Commission Executive Director Barbara McKinney for an illuminating discussion of the pros and cons of including gender identity in our local Human Rights Ordinance. McKinney shares her legal expertise with a retrospective of the evolution of sex discrimination as interpreted by the courts and how that applies to gender identity. Also, a rare treat - a live in-studio performance by local queer sensations Jada B. and the Winafreds. Mark Lee discusses the negative effects of radical right evangelical propaganda in "Reclaiming Our Faith," our monthly commentary segment exploring queer religion. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and an LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome back the local gay community's favorite politician, Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan. As usual Kruzan provides unique insights into the politics behind the local gay tourist initiatives, the local human rights ordinance, and a variety of state and national queer issues. Political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff from Indiana Equality has the latest scoop on pending legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, and black culture correspondent Nita McB. returns with a heartfelt edition of "What's Going On," reaching out to the brothers and sisters of New Orleans. Musical interludes are taken from the 2003 Peace, Love and Pride Music Sampler, with tracks featuring drag queen idols Dolly Parton and Aretha Franklin. As always, bloomingOUT also features queer headline news and an LGBTQ community calendar.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome back Indiana Black Pride President and Indy MCC pastor Robert Ferguson for an engaging discussion of the upcoming Million Man March in October and the implications of gay exclusion; Robert believes the leadership of Louis Farrakhan is counterproductive to creating a true sense of unified black brotherhood if gays are not given a voice in planning or participation. Also in this program: Deane Lahre returns to talk about traditional religion and its discrimination against trans people on our regular segment "In Transit", exploring current issues affecting the transgender community. A new edition of "Queerherstory" spotlights black lesbian poet-warrior Audre Lorde, and musical selections from the Doors celebrate the revelation of lead singer Jim Morrison's bisexuality as documented by the preeminent rock biographer Stephen Davis.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome back local queer sensations The Winafreds for a live in-studio performance and conversation about their latest productions and upcoming calendar of performances.; Indiana University grad student Paul Marsh stops by the studio to promote the upcoming performance by the incomparable Stevie Jay, a one-man variety show exploding with hysterical monologues, soulful skits, embarrassing observations, and intermittent go-go dancing. Paul also provides information about the Street Team, a new local group cultivating gay entertainment in Bloomington. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen Harrell and Mark Lee welcome former co-host Mark Brostoff to the show. Brostoff interviews Indiana State Representative Matt Pierce about the significance of queer rights and the legislative process. Matt's perspectives shed light on the legal process of obtaining equal civil rights for the queer population and leaves the listeners with some hope for a better future. "Student Talk" returns with Anna Eaglin and Lindsay E. who bring their own candid reviews about some of the latest movies. Wesley Thomas returns with his Navajo Rainbow segment and talks about the differences between cultural and ethnic identities and how these differentials affect individual's concepts of their place in society. Mark Brostoff takes us on a trip to San Antonio on his latest edition of Gay Destinations. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Mark have an inspirational discussion with PFLAG mom and outstanding queer ally Connie Horton. You'll be inspired by her sense of justice, respect and personal commitment to activism on behalf of her gay son as well as the queer community in general. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community. NOTE: This program is shorter than usual because WFHB is currently in the midst of our Fall Fund Drive. Pledge breaks have been cut out of this program, but the volunteer staff of bloomingOUT ask that you support the efforts of WFHB to maintain open media access for the queer community and facilitate meaningful dialogue on the issues and events affecting the GLBTQ population. You can become a member of WFHB by calling (812) 323-1200 or go online at www.wfhb.org

Hosts Helen and Mark welcome Indiana University's GLBT Student Support Services Director Doug Bauder. Bauder highlights accomplishments achieved during the 11-year history of the office and provides updates on future goals and programs. Also in the studio is director Sara Lampert Hoover, who provides context and description of the musical "Falsettos", playing at IU's Wells-Metz Theatre beginning this weekend. "Falsettos" is a gay, Jewish, HIV/AIDS stage play/musical written by William Finn-James and first produced during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community. NOTE: This program is shorter than usual because WFHB is currently in the midst of our Fall Fund Drive.

Hosts Helen and Mark welcome Rachael Himsel of the Bloomington Playwrights Project for a preview of the BPP's new genderbending production "Chicks With D**ks", a B-movie parody with a nuclear twist, debuting at the BPP's new 7th Street location; correspondent Brad Coffman reports on the controversial "Hell House", a church-sponsored haunted house in Ellettsville causing public outcry for its depiction of a gay man with AIDS supposedly condemned to hell; Helen hosts a new edition of "Queerhistory"; and you'll get all the details about the Queer Halloween party this Sunday in Bloomington, co-sponsored by bloomingOUT and IU's queer student union OUT. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Mark are joined in the studio by Indianapolis residents and Indy Atheists members Jeffrey and Brian, who discuss atheism and queer inclusiveness as well as the parallels between homosexuality and atheism in terms of social prejudice; Wesley Thomas is back with another edition of Navaho Rainbow, exploring Native American views on gender and sexual identity; Anna Eaglin returns with another edition of Student Talk, featuring an interview with a campus organizer of a gay Christian alliance; Lindsey E. recaps Bloomington's first queer Halloween party, co-sponsored by bloomingOUT and IU's lgbt student group OUT; and Gay Destinations with Mark Brostoff exposes the queer side of Salt Lake City. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Local gay men's chorus, The Quarryland Chorus, returns to the show for a brief interview about their upcoming benefit concert for Positive Link at the World AIDS Day Remembrance Ceremony on 30 November. Listeners also enjoy their rendition of The Patchwork Quilt. Elena Habib from Student Global Aids Campaign (SGAC) joins Helen and Mark for an update on the activities of their group that focuses on the continuing AIDS crisis. On Reclaiming Our Faith Mark Lee interviews MCC minister Chris Glaser about being denied ordination by the Presbyterian Church and health educator Emily Nagoski introduces her new sexual health segment It's Only Sex. Also featured are the latest in queer headline news and political updates as well as a community events calendar with upcoming local queer related events.

Helen and Mark are joined in the studio by native Hoosier Joe Weiss, who discusses his life as a gay parent as he chronicles queer family life in rural southern Indiana. Weiss talks about being out and gay in his position as both a member of the sheriff's department and the ambulance service in Orange County, Indiana; political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff from Indiana Equality has the latest scoop on pending legislation affecting the LGBTQ community; black culture correspondent Nita McB.

Indianapolis Christian actor, director and playwright Jeffery Barnes returns to the show to talk with hosts Helen and Mark about his new one-person play "Remember Who Made You", which is meant to serve as a catalyst for dialogue between the Christian and gay communities. Jeffery also talks about his upcoming interactive theatrical workshop to be held in Indianapolis in December. Helen and Mark discuss their observations of and feelings about Thanksgiving, and native Hoosier singer/songwriter and classically trained vocalist Laura Connallon stops by the studio to chat and performs a couple of her original folk tunes. Deane L. discusses the issues and politics involved with public bathroom use by transitioning individuals on her latest edition of "In Transit", our regular segment exploring current issues affecting the transgender community.

Hosts Helen and Mark welcome back Women in the Arts President Sandy Cockerham for an update on WIA fund raising, the upcoming New Year's Eve party, and the return of the National Women's Music Festival, to be held July 7-9 at the University of Illinois; Anna Eaglin and Lindsay E. talk about World Aids Day and local HIV/AIDS health and educational resources in a fresh edition of "Student Talk", our regular segment spotlighting issues facing the GLBT college crowd; Mark Brostoff takes us on a wild and whimsical journey to Atlanta on "Gay Destinations"; Wesley Thomas talks about the AIDS crisis on Indian reservations on "Navajo Rainbow", a monthly segment challenging preconceptions of gender and sexual identity by exploring how these concepts are applied in Native American life; and our featured musical selection is "Love Heals", a bonus track from the new theatrical version of the hit musical "Rent".

Helen and Mark chat with IU Communication and Culture Professor Mary Gray and English Graduate student Will Stockton about queer studies courses in IU's curriculum, the issues involved with discussing sexuality in the undergraduate classroom and how their own approach to research and courses of study differ from psychological and/or social science approaches They stress the need for and importance of the development of a queer studies degree program and how this might compliment the new gender studies graduate degree program most recently approved at IUB. PRIDE steering committee members Mary Gray, Courtney Wiesenhauer and Jim Delpha are in the studio to talk about the exciting and expanded 3rd annual GLBT film festival to be held 26-29 January 2006 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in Bloomington.

Helen and Mark visit with Indiana University graduate student Tahirah Akbar-Williams, who discusses her research project focused on black Midwestern lesbian mothers aged 40+ and how they cope with discrimination within the context of the black family dynamic and the black community at large. Political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff returns with another update on GLBT-relevant legislative news, reporting that most of the good news for the gay community comes from other countries that have approved equal marriage and civil rights for gays. Queer black culture correspondent Nita McB is back to talk about the significance of the gender identity amendment under consideration by the City-County Council in Indianapolis and how the protests by local black clergy against this amendment represent discrimination against the black gay community. Tonight's musical selection is from southern duo Troubadors of Divine Bliss in anticipation of their local gig tonight at Willie Joe's in Bloomington.

Seymour Indiana PFLAG founder and author Rhea Murray returns to the show to visit with hosts Helen and Mark about the holiday season and how it exacerbates already strained relations in families that haven't come to terms with a gay/lesbian/trans son or daughter. Rhea talks about her personal experiences as well as how PFLAG serves as both a refuge for youths alienated from their families and as a mediator for those conflicted about gay/lesbian/trans family members. Deana Lahre talks about misrepresentation of the trans community in media and pop culture in a fresh edition of "In Transit", our regular segment exploring current issues affecting the transgender community. Helen Harrell highlights artist, mystic and sexual fusion theorist Forrest Clemenger Bess on a new segment of "Queerhistory"; and our musical selections are "I'll Cover You" and "We're Okay" from the ever-popular Broadway musical "Rent", now a major motion picture.

Hosts Helen and Mark chat with Bloomington GLBT Pride Film Festival 2006 steering committee members Jim Delpha, Amy Ira and Keith Romaine about the 3rd annual festival to be held January 26-29. The festival has been expanded to 4 days with more films, a festival party and happy hour and awards presented for the best of film in three categories. Ticket prices have been reduced this year due to the tremendous financial support from both queer and allied community businesses and professionals as well as from personal donations. This week' s musical selections are "Welcome Home," and "Happily Ever After" from the ever popular duo Kindred's cd "Awakenings." Listeners may recognize Kindred from their previous appearances on the show as well as their performance at Bloomington's Gay Pride Picnic during the summer of 2005.

Helen and Mark welcome Bloomington resident activist and South Central Indiana Equality representative John Clower back to the show who along with our own Deane Lahre from "In Transit" provides an update on the addition of gender identity to the Bloomington human rights ordinance. The Bloomington Human Rights Commission voted unanimously to amend the existing ordinance to include gender identity in September 2005 and it seems apparent that this action is stalled at the City Council level due to various legal arguments for implementation. Helen and Mark also visit with Mia C about her perspectives on serving in the military as a lesbian on active duty in Kuwait as well as in the reserves stateside. Anna Eaglin and Lindsey E talk about lesbian visibility and the new season of the L Word on Student Talk. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community

Director of the Bloomington Human Rights Commission Barbara McKinney returns to the show to discuss the legal arguments intrinsic to inclusion of gender identity to the local human rights ordinance. The Bloomington Human Rights Commission voted unanimously to amend the existing ordinance to include gender identity in September 2005 and it seems that this action is stalled at the City Council level due to various legal arguments surrounding implementation. bloomingOUTs own Deane Lahre, host of our transgender issues segment "In Transit" also participates in this chapter of the ongoing discussion. Also in this program: Judi Epp from the Civil Marriage Project sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church and Indiana Equality talks about the upcoming free day-long training on rural organizing for LGBT civil rights advocacy groups.

Helen and Mark interview clinical social worker Michelle O'Mara of Indianapolis-based O'Mara and Associates, who discusses her work with members of the queer community and how their needs may differ from those of heterosexuals. Her style of "life counseling" blends exploration, education, encouragement, support, guidance and accountability as applied to couples as well as individuals. O'Mara conducts couples weekends, singles workshops and is the author of "Ask Me! 728 Questions for Heterosexual and Gay Couples." She will host a book signing at Outward Bound Books in Indianapolis on Saturday January 21 at 2 p.m. Jim Johnson from the Quarryland Men's Chorus stops by to talk about their upcoming performance at the Pride Film Festival on Saturday January 28 at 5 p.m. at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre and you'll also get to hear a couple of live recordings from their recent holiday performance.

Former Orlando Opera Company performer and current reigning Miss Gay Bloomington 2005-06 Britney Taylor stops by the studio to visit with hosts Helen and Mark about her upcoming appearance at Bloomington's Pride Film Festival this weekend. She also presents an informative view of the history of drag shows as well as the role drag queens have played in the advances made in societal acceptance of queer culture in general. Britney is joined by Storm Productions founder and owner Jason Ervin who provides an inside view of the lucrative drag show business. Soulful writer and musician Denise Dill performs live, singing ‘Heartbeat' and ‘Topography' from her upcoming cd ‘Heartbeat Balloon'. Deane Lahre provides a critical analysis of discrimination against the trans community by the current republican-influenced federal and local governments on ‘In Transit' and Helen highlights black lesbian comedienne and social satirist Moms Mabley on Queerherstory.

Lesbian comedienne and social satirist Kate Clinton returns to the show to chat with Helen and Mark about her latest tour, which includes an upcoming show in Indianapolis on February 25th at Clowes Hall. Clinton is a popular entertainer who has been performing since 1981 and has appeared in Bloomington at several of the National Women's Music Festivals. She also lectures widely on humor and the use of humor in effecting cultural change. Director Jonathan Rest from "The Housewives of Mannheim" stops by the studio to talk about this award-winning working class play set in 19944 Brooklyn that addresses homosexuality, anti-semitism and gender roles. The play will run from the 9th through the 25th of February at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. Jonathan is joined by cast members Joanna and Sarah who talk about their experience and observations of playing women from 1940s America. Anna Eaglin and Lindsey E.

Helen and Mark have an informative chat with Bloomington Deputy Mayor James McNamara, filling in for Mayor Mark Kruzan who was unable to make the show. McNamara gives a political overview of the progress made (or not made) by the queer community on national, state and local levels and also clarifies the city's position regarding the addition of gender identity to the Bloomington Human Rights Ordinance, which is to not add gender identity as a separate category but rather to prosecute any discrimination complaints under the existing sexual harassment code. Emily Nagoski is back with "It's Only Sex", offering frank advice on safe sex practices. We've also got the debut of "Transition Station" with Ilan B., who stops the studio the day before he begins hormone therapy for the first of what will be a series of ongoing segments discussing his transition from female to male. Over the next year you'll be able to track his development throgh this rare glimpse into a very personal journey.

Southern Indiana native Dee Meadows stops by the studio to talk with Helen and Mark about what it was like growing up as a lesbian in a small southern Indiana town 30 years ago...turns out not much has changed since then in terms of acceptance of queers. Political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff returns with some positive and negative news from the Indiana legislature on "Legislative Update"; Nita McB interviews writer, poet and activist TJ Flemings about her upcoming photo essay "JaWa: Just As We Are: Portraits of Black Lesbians" - Flemings gives an overview of her project and why positive images are so important not just to black lesbians but for everyone to see. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Indiana University freshman James C. stops by the studio to chat with hosts Helen and Mark about his negative experiences as an out high school student in Owen County Indiana, in contrast to what he perceives as an environment of acceptance attending school in Bloomington. James provides insightful observations about the importance of queer youth support groups such as the Gay/Straight Alliance in high schools and stresses the need for implementation of such programs in all Indiana county school corporations. We're also joined by the Program Coordinator for IU's GLBT student support services office Will O'Berry, who provides an update on spring semester events being sponsored by the office as well as some preliminary information about National Day of Silence programming. Deane Lahre returns with another edition of our transgender segment "In Transit" to discuss the challenges facing trans folks when changing sexual identities.

Hosts Helen and Mark welcome Gretchen Clearwater, a proud lesbian and Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional district. Gretchen Clearwater talks her disillusionment with current trends and policies put forth by the incumbent Republican leadership and the need to "stand tall" for justice and democracy and make sure all segments of the community are fairly represented. Also in this program: correspondent Wesley Thomas has exciting news about the upcoming documentary "Two Spirit: The Life and Death of Fred Martinez", the story of the brutal murder of a queer Native American largely ignored by mainstream media. Mark announces that he is stepping down as co-host due to several critical changes in his life but that he will continue his affiliation with bloomingOUT on his new segment "Facing AIDS".

PFLAG mom Connie Horton returns to the show and this time brings along her gay son, Indiana University student Eric to visit with Helen and Mark about love, acceptance and what parents can do to support their gay children. Gender queer Ilan B. stops by with an update on his progress transitioning from female to male and the effects of the first testosterone injections. Vice president of IU's queer student group OUT Matt Gentry has the scoop on the upcoming Miss Gay IU Pageant, scheduled for March 24 at the IU Auditorium. Correspondent Emily Nagoski explores the ins and outs of bisexuality on a new edition of "It's Only Sex". Mark Lee presents the first edition of his new segment "Facing AIDS" in which he talks aspects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic not represented in mainstream media. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Pride of Indy Band and Color Guard President Stephen McCoy and Chairperson Shelly Snider stop by the studio to talk with Helen and Mark about the queer-friendly Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Pep Band and Color Guard, providing contact information as well as a calendar of their upcoming performances. Mia and Kym are back with their own special queer comic relief in a skit about wanting to be something else on St. Patrick's Day in "Well We Think It's Funny"; gay black culture correspondent Nita McB talks with Stephion Grimes about his new publication Indy's Black Buzz, Indianapolis' first black queer magazine; political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff returns with an update on the latest legislative shenanigans at both the state and national levels and the current priorities and goals of the GLBT advocacy group Indiana Equality.

Indiana University alumnus and openly gay Board of Trustees candidate Steve Sanders stops by the studio to talk with Helen and Mark about his goals and vision for the university. Luke Elliott of IU's queer student group OUT also makes a studio appearance to talk about this year's Miss Gay IU Pageant, Friday March 24th at the IU auditorium. Ilan B is back to provide an update on his experiences with and reactions to the testosterone injections he is taking in his transition from female to male. Deane Lahre returns with another edition of "In Transit" on which she announces that she is leaving Bloomington and chastises the city for not being more supportive of the trans community. She does plan to continue her reports from the transgender community so we will hear more from her soon. Mark Lee says his farewells to listeners and promises to return monthly for his "Facing AIDS" segment as Helen welcomes IU student and Bloomington native Victor Kinzer as the show's new co-host.

Hosts Helen and Victor explore issues surrounding polyamory and multiple-relationship lifestyles with Mo and Roger from Bloomington PolyNexxus, a newly-organized social support network for people who believe you can love more than one person at a time; a new edition of Queerherstory spotlights suffragist and abolitionist Susan B. Anthony in honor of National Women's History Month; correspondent Jim Doud makes his debut with the first in a monthly series of stories about his life as a gay man, with tonight's vignette chronicling his disastrous first date with a girl. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Victor are joined in the studio by Kim Davis, former President of the Indiana University GLBT Alumni Association, for an update on planned social events and fundraisers for the upcoming year. Kim also has great information on alumni funding for queer or allied student scholarships and emergency funds that may be available for students who lose their funding/support due to personal circumstances such as family alienation once they come out. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Indiana University Gender Studies Administrator Cindy Stone returns to talk with hosts Helen and Victor about the latest in intersexuality research and the upcoming intersex conference to be held at IU in August of this year. Bloomington Beacon board members John Clower and Ted Boardman also stop by to give a progress report about the programming and goals of the Bloomington Beacon Community Center, intended to be a meeting place and resource "hub" for the local GLBT community. Emily Nagoski is back with another edition of "It's Only Sex" and talks about the similarities and differences between the female and male sex/genders. On a new edition of "Facing AIDS" correspondent Mark Lee chats with the founder of the Indianapolis Bag Ladies, a tranny group that does fundraising for various AIDS-related organizations.

Hosts Helen and Victor chat with IU graduate student and teacher Alena Treat about her research on the often-overlooked aspects of persecution of lesbians and gays as victims of the Nazi holocaust. She discusses how little early research was done about queer victims and especially notes that no distinction was made in historical accounts concerning women victims as to whether or not they were jewish, lesbian, gypsy, etc, but rather they were simply listed as dissidents. Treat also reviews her curriculum development that uses role playing to teach young people about the holocaust and discrimination. Political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff has mostly good news for us this week, most notably that the Bloomington City Council voted unanimously to add gender identity protection to the city's human rights ordinance but also some other positive state and international news about adoption and marriage issues. Black queer culture correspondent Nita McB.

Bloomington's queer sensations The Winafreds make a return visit to the show to perform live original music and chat with hosts Helen and Victor about their new songs and upcoming appearances; Amy Goodman from the popular progressive news program Democracy Now! asks listeners to support WFHB during our fund drive; Helen talks about the victimization of the queer population in Europe during the Nazi years on a new edition of Queerhistory; and transgender correspondent Deane Lahre is overjoyed about the addition of gender identity to the umbrella of protection provided by our local human rights ordinance but speaks out in protest of the Miss Gay IU pageant and other drag shows that she says make it infinitely harder for transgender people to rise above stereotypes. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Indiana University Gender Studies Professor Colin Johnson talks with hosts Helen and Victor about the cultural implications of the recent popular gay cowboy movie "Brokeback Mountain," along with some unique insights from his research on gay life in rural America; Jim Johnson from the Quarryland Men's Chorus returns to invite listeners to their spring concert Sunday May 7th at the local Unitarian Universalist Church and you'll hear a live clip from the group's December performance; and Bloomington's gay storyteller Jim Dowd recounts a risky but hilarious encounter from his time in the Navy. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Judi E makes a return visit to chat with Helen and Victor about the first meeting to be held in Spencer Indiana on 21 May of the new Spencer PFLAG (parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays) chapter. Mark Lee continues his interview with Indianapolis Bag Lady founder Colby who talks about his life as a gay man, a father, a former husband and an HIV positive individual on Facing Aids. Both Mark and Colby stress the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness that seems to be lacking among the younger generations of gay men (and women). Emily Nagoski discusses the possible gender variants in communication between couples in gay and straight relationships on "It's Only Sex". On Navajo Rainbow Wesley Thomas talks with Helen about the new queer Native American Ohio Valley Two Spirit Society that is to be headquartered in Bloomington.

President of IndyPride Gary Brackett and IndyPride volunteer director Stephen McCoy talk with Helen and Victor about this year's better than ever Pride celebration to be held in Indianapolis in June. The events begin on June 8th and run through the 11th. The featured performer on Saturday the 10th is RuPaul and the ever-growing Indy queer marching band will perform during the parade on Saturday morning. For further information their web site is www.indyprideinc.com. Queer black culture commentator Nita McB talks about the importance of education concerning STDs and HIV/AIDS in the black lesbian community, and Victor discusses the values surrounding sexuality and relationship commitments in his review of a documentary about the making of a pornographic film on his new "Queering Culture" segment.

Executive Director of Bloomington's Buskirk-Chumley Theatre Danielle McClelland returns to the show and chats with Helen and Victor about the first Summer Pride Film Festival to be held on June 3rd. Festival organizer Keith Romaine also stops by to provide an overview of the content and info on the producers of the twelve films to be shown. As well Danielle and Keith give listeners some early updates on the 2007 annual Pride Film Festival to be held in January. Further information may be found here. Judi E. talks about becoming a 50-something activist on her brand new segment "Musings of a 50+ Lesbian" and also gives us an update about the historical first meeting of the new PFLAG chapter in Spencer, Indiana. Helen highlights the career and accomplishments of noted athlete Mildred ‘Babe' Didrikson on a new edition of Queerherstory.

President of Indiana Black Pride Robert Ferguson calls in with updates on this year's Black Pride Festival, to be held August 11-13 in Indianapolis. Expanded events include a party, many performances by local and visiting talent, a health awareness program, vendors, great food and an old-fashioned evangelical church service. More information is available at www.indianablackpride.com. Former co-host Mark Lee stops by to talk about his new photographic exhibition spotlighting gay couples who have been together for more than ten years called "We Do Too - Life, Love and Unions," to be showcased in Indianapolis later this month. Transgender commentator Caleb C. charts the progress of Ilan B., who now goes by the name Ethan as he continues the testosterone injections he is taking in his transition from female to male, and youth commentator Anna E. provides her perspectives on and arguments against the federal marriage amendment on a new edition of "Student Talk".

President of Women in the Arts and volunteer for the upcoming National Women's Music Festival Sandy Cockerham returns to talk with Helen and Victor about the events and entertainers scheduled for this year's festival to be held July 6th through the 9th at Illinois State University, Bloomington/Normal IL. Pastor of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Community Church Jeff Miner calls in to talk about the new media campaign being launched by this gay-friendly church that asks "Would Jesus Discriminate?" Their efforts are in response to negative publicity around gay marriage and adoption issues. Indianapolis healthcare worker and astrologer Levi Sutton stops by to tell listeners about the social and support group Man2Man that he founded in response to depression he found among older gay black men. Some of the group's goals are improved self image, making healthy life style choices and education about HIV/AIDS and other STDs.

Helen and Victor open the show with a review of their experiences at Indy Gay Pride. The rain didn't stop the GLBT community from coming together to make this year's event exciting and colorful - and at least we stayed dry during the parade! Many people stopped by the bloomingOUT booth to express interest in the show and we were pleased to learn that we have an increasing fan base of steady listeners state and nationwide. Thank you! Also in this program: political commentator Carolyn Wiethoff offers a thorough review of federal and state legislative updates as well as current information about the activities of the human rights coalition Indiana Equality. Emily Nagoski talks about girls and sexuality on a new edition of "It's Only Sex" and our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud regales us with a true-life tale from the unwritten pages of Stonewall history from a first-person perspective.

Helen and Victor talk with Jill Stowers from Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link about the latest information, statistics and treatment concerning the on-going HIV/AIDS crisis. While treatment has improved and stricken individuals are living longer, healthier, more productive lives, the seeming lack of public awareness and shortcomings within sex education programs are contributing factors in new cases among the younger population. Michaela Wood and Eric Metzler stop by the studio to talk about their upcoming workshop "Journey Toward Justice: Promoting a Welcoming Society for LGBT People in Faith Communities" to be held this Saturday June 24th at the First United Church in Bloomington.

Indianapolis resident Connie Horton of Midwest Financial Partners stops by to talk with Helen and Victor about the importance of economic empowerment of the queer community through long term financial planning and investment. Judi Epp returns to the show and discusses the cultural and financial significance of marriage on another edition of "Musings of a 50-something Lesbian" and Mia and Kym provide their own befuddled perspective about natural disasters on a new edition of "Well We Think It's Funny." Tonight's featured musical selection is "Playing for Keeps" sung by preeminent performer and modern-day troubadour Deidre McCalla from her CD by the same name. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Tricky, Chairman of the Indiana Black Pride Entertainment Committee and Tiffany Dow, Vice President of Indiana Black Pride stop by the studio to talk with Helen and Victor about this year's second annual Black Pride Festival to be held on Saturday 12 August in Indianapolis. Surrounding activities and events of this year's theme "Season II: Diversity and Soul" begin on 9 August and run through the 13th. More information is available at www.indyblackpride.org . In addition to their involvement with Indiana Black Pride Tricky is a poet working on his second book of poetry "It's All Inside" and Tiffany is the co-owner of a new woman centered bookstore A Shade of Gray located in Indianapolis. Further information is available at www.ashadeofgray.org. Victor reports on his visit to last month's Mr. Leather International Convention.

Local crisis intervention center Middle Way House representative Colleen Yeakle joins hosts Helen and Victor in the studio to talk about the incidence of domestic violence in the queer community. She cites current research and provides information and contacts for assistance. Florida based singer-songwriter Jeremy Gloff calls in to talk about his latest CD "Now's The Right Time to Feel Good" and you'll hear two cuts from that release, "Be Careful Darrell" and "Better Off Without." Emily Nagoski returns to talk about women and healthy sexual pleasure on a new edition of "It's Only Sex." As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

IU gender studies doctoral student Kand McQueen makes a return visit to the show and talks with Helen and Victor about her research in transgender issues and the myth of the binary gender paradigm that she believes limits the definition of individual gender/sexual identity in our culture. On a new edition of "Legislative Update" political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff provides an overview of current legislation related to gay marriage and domestic partner issues within the state as well as on the federal level.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with Columbus, Indiana resident and civil rights activist Gene Maresca about the efforts being made to add sexual orientation and gender identity to that city's non-discrimination statute. Gene was recently honored as a recipient of the William R. Laws Award, given annually to those who make an outstanding contribution toward the achievement of equality for all individuals. President of Stop the Amendment, Inc. Walter Botich calls in to tell listeners about the upcoming campaign convention and training session to be held in Indianapolis to galvanize opposition to a state amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Hosts Helen and Victor chat with Indiana University sociology professor Brian Powell about his research on the definition of family as perceived by a cross-section of Americans as well as citizens of Germany. Analysis of his data is not complete but he has been able to draw the conclusion that the younger generations overall have a broader and more accepting definition of what constitutes a family. IU student David Naze stops by to talk about the four gold medals he won in weight lifting competitions at the most recent Gay Games held in Chicago.

Helen and Victor talk with the owner of the Lakeway Bed & Breakfast in Meade, Kansas, JR, who is experiencing extensive harassment from local folks because he is flying a rainbow flag on his building. JR and his wife Robin are receiving support from the Kansas Equality Coalition as well as other groups and individuals around the country. For more information or to offer support you can go to www.lakewayhotel.com. Former president of the Indiana University GLBT Alumni association Kim Davis stops by to update listeners about their annual dinner, silent auction and poker night to be held on September 9th. More information is available at http://alumni.indiana.edu/glbtaa/.

Indianapolis attorney Barbara Baird and lesbian moms Kim Brennan and Rebecca Hamilton talk with Helen and Victor about being foster parents and their precedent-setting adoption victory in the Indiana appeals court. Playwright and actor Jeffrey Barnes makes a return visit to the show to update listeners about his one act play "Remember Who Made You", juxtaposing the challenges of being gay and Christian. Political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff talks about progress made on the federal level in the areas of employee benefits extended to queer folks and encourages people to become involved in campaign organizing at the local and state levels on a new edition of "Legislative Update." Those interested in learning campaign techniques can join Indiana Equality and HRC on August 19th in Indianapolis. Further information is available at http://www.indianaequality.org.

Indianapolis attorney and former Director of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union Equal Rights Project Sean LeMieux stops by the studio to talk with Helen and Victor about the importance of estate planning for queer folks. A new Bloomington resident Sean also provides his legal perspectives on the precedents set by recent adoption decisions made by Indiana courts and the significance of federal and state legislative actions for queer families and individuals. Caleb and Ethan talk about the significance of body image as related to transitioning on a new edition of Transformation Station and Helen discusses the historical development of homophobia in a patriarchal society on a new edition of Queer History. Musical selection is The Armor Years from show favorites The Dancin Nancy's cd Everything Changes.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with founder, owner and editor of the Indianapolis-based gay newspaper The Word, Ted Fleischaker, who provides a history of the paper as well as discussing the tremendous growth in readership and recent expanded distribution into four separate editions. The Word may be read on line at http://the-word-online.com/. Indiana University graduate students Corinne Datchi-Philips and Brad Baranowski stop by to tell listeners about the new Queering Gender group at Indiana University that will focus on encouraging dialogue about and for the gender queer, trans, intersex and two-spirit community. President of Great Lakes Productions David Keely calls in to tell us about his non-profit organization's involvement with fund raising, promotion of HIV/AIDS awareness and partnership with the Indiana Aids Fund.

Founder and President of Indiana Black Pride Robert Ferguson talks with hosts Helen and Victor about the successes of the most recent Black Pride festival, and Ferguson responds to the current controversy begun by Ted Fleischaker in statements Ted made in The Word newspaper questioning the necessity of separate Black Pride and other ethnic-oriented prides given the success of the annual larger Indy Pride. Local Bloomington therapist Jean Capler stops by to talk about the specific needs of transgender clients and various types of support available in the community. Spencer, Indiana PFLAG member Jonathan B. phones in to provide highlights of the upcoming yard sale benefit on September 16 in conjunction with Spencer's annual Apple Butter Festival. All proceeds will go to Spencer PFLAG and further information for contributions or volunteers is available at www.spencerpflag.blogspot.com.

DePauw University Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Coordinator of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Services Jeannette Johnson-Licon stops by the studio to talk with Helen and Victor about Latina/Latino queer culture. Press director Richard McCarty calls in to tell listeners about the ecumenical Midwest Regional Conference "Holy Relationships" to be held in Iowa in October. Emily Nagoski talks about male sexuality on a new edition of "It's Only Sex" and Jim Doud entertains us with another life story on his "Our View" segment. We also have special news coverage of Indiana University student efforts that lead to the cancellation of homophobic Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton's concert at the local Bluebird Nightclub. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Infamous Indianapolis female impersonator and long time emcee of Miss Gay Indiana University (MGIU) Vicki St. James joins Helen and Victor in the studio to talk about her career, the art of female impersonation, MGIU and transgender issues. Black quuer culture correspondent Nita McB returns with her observations and opinions concerning the ongoing discussion about a need for a separate Indianapolis Black Pride on a new edition of "What's Going On." Our featured musical selection is "Everything Changes" by show favorites The Dancin' Nancys. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Helen and Victor talk with founder and performer Irwin Keller of the fabulously entertaining and politically astute dragapella beautyshop quartet The Kinsey Sicks. The group consists of refugees from successful careers as professionals who left the relatively lucrative security of jobs in law and medicine to entertain queer and straight audiences around the country with their irreverent humor combined with marvelous musical abilities. Further information concerning upcoming concerts and film documentaries is available at www.kinseysicks.com.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with Evansville Tri-State Alliance President Wally Paynter, who provides an update on their upcoming events and activities. Show favorite singer-songwriter Deidre McCalla calls in to talk about her music and her winter tour, and Helen highlights Queer History month with a biography of famed celebrity photographer Jack Robinson. Co-owner of Indianapolis Shades of Grey Bookstore Tiffany Dow talks about the value of books and literature on her new segment "LGBT Book Zone" and president of Indiana University's student group OUT Kim Ruggles presents an overview of current political happenings, student action and upcoming events on Student Talk. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Hosts Helen and Victor discuss the exploitation of the queer population by politicians who are once again using gay marriage, civil rights and civil unions as a rallying cry for electoral support. This discussion was part of our extended highlights of the latest in national and international queer headline news. Our itinerant storyteller Jim Doud returns with the first two parts of a six-part series about an early college roommate on a new edition of "Our View." Helen has a lively discussion with Victor and executive producer Chad Carrothers, who share their personal high school and college experiences performing in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. There will be two showings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on October 28th (sans Chad and Victor!). bloomingOUT also features a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Hosts Helen and Victor chat with Andy Gamill, president of the state chapter of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, about their focus on ensuring fair and equal representation of interests to the queer community in the media. Political commentator Carolyn Wiethoff provides an overview of the significant issues relevant to the queer community in the upcoming elections on a new edition of "Legislative Update"; and Nita McB. talks about black male homophobia in the context of her relationship with her father on a new edition of our black queer culture segment "What's Going On"; and our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud returns with parts three and four of his six-part series about an early college roommate on a new edition of "Our View". bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting this week's local and regional events of interest to the queer and allied community.

Helen and Victor have a lively interview with singer-songwriter, Native American and member of the Dancin' Nancys Jan Flexon and band member and drummer Carol Colby. Bloomington Playwrights Project Artistic Director Richard Perez stops by to tell listeners about the upcoming run of "Arrangement for Two Violas" by Chicago playwright Susan Lieberman. Judi Epp joins Helen in a discussion about the significant queer-related issues in the upcoming elections and stress the importance of voting. Jim Doud returns with parts five and six of his six-part narrative about his college roommate and Helen has a special edition of Queerhistory. The current reigning Miss Gay Bloomington stops by to invite listeners to the Miss Gay Bloomington Pageant to be held this coming Saturday at Bullwinkle's. And as always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Vistacare Hospice regional personnel manager Cathi Counterman stops by the studio to talk with Helen and Victor about their patient-centered approach in providing support and services for terminally ill individuals and their loved ones. Vistacare is queer-friendly and encourages HIV/AIDS patients and their care providers, family and/or allies to seek out their support when appropriate. Further information is available at www.vistacare.org. IU graduate student Jonathan Rossing also stops by to talk about his gold medal win in the marathon at the Gay Games in Chicago this previous summer. The president of IU's GLBT student association OUT Kim Ruggles returns with a new edition of Student Talk and Tifffany Dow provides an interesting overview of a new book that discusses the dichotomy of being gay and Christian on a new edition of LGBT Book Zone.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk about the 6th annual LGBT Indy Film Festival coming up this weekend in Indianapolis with film selection coordinator Dawn Boarman and festival director Pam Powell. Further information is available at www.indylgbtfilmfest.com. We also chat with publisher and founder of Choice Magazine Shonta about this new Indianapolis-based publication for black lesbians. Gender Odyssey conference producer Aidan Key talks with transgender commentator Ethan Blustein and Helen and Victor on the latest edition of Transformation Station. More information is available at www.transconference.org. Victor reviews "Arrangement for Two Violas", a play about a doctor who falls in love with another man, currently in production at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk about Transgender Day of Remembrance coming up this weekend in Indianapolis with Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance board member and Events Advisor Claire Dana. Further information is available at www.intraa.org. We also chat with regular Navajo Rainbow commentator Dine' Wesley Thomas about the current issues of greatest concern to the native queer community most specifically as related to the students at Dine' College in Arizona where Thomas is now Academic Dean for the Division of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Indianapolis PFLAG member Annette Gross calls in to tell us about their video presentation, art/photo exhibit and panel discussion "A Traditional Family: Fact or Fiction? What Defines a Family in 2006?" to be held this weekend. More information is available at www.indypflag.org. Our political commentator Carolyn Wiethoff returns to analyze state and national election results on a new edition of "Legislative Update".

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with former co-host Mark Brostoff from the IU Kelly School of Business about his career workshops geared toward assisting queer student transition from the educational setting to the world of business. Mark also talks about the positive change in the business community toward queer individuals and stresses the significant role that higher education and LGBT centers must play in fostering a more accepting work environment. He notes that today's queer students are more self-confident than those of previous generations and how centers must update their operational model to best serve them. Our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud is back with a family tale about a closeted uncle on a new edition of "Our View", and Helen spotlights Ruth Hester and Transgender Day of Remembrance on "Queerherstory". Our featured musical selection is "Too Far" from the new album "Finally the View Has Changed" by up-and-coming young Texas artist Patrick Boothe.

Hosts Helen and Victor chat with Indianapolis resident and Director of Marketing and Development for the Damien Center Christopher Ittenbach about the vital services offered to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Center's goals are to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through public education and to empower those affected to move forward with dignity through support and counseling services. Quarryland Men's Chorus Director Barry Magee stops by to talk about their Ceremony of Carols concert to be held on Sunday December 3rd, and we hear several tracks from the group's rehearsal recording, including a song titled "Coming Out on Christmas". New show commentator Abigail Sewell debuts her segment "A Road for the Roadless" with her first spoken word piece "Survival Sister Outsider". As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Victor chat with the new conductor of the Pride of Indy Marching Band and Colorguard and IU doctoral student Eric Knechtges about his new position and the band's upcoming concert December 12th in Indianapolis. Further information is available at www.prideofindy.org. Our literary critic Tiffany Dow reviews the fiction novel "Carpool" on a new edition of LGBT Book Zone. IU student correspondent and OUT President Kim Ruggles provides an overview of the successful events sponsored by students during the fall semester and talks about the pros and cons of students coming out to families during the holiday season on "Student Talk". Rachel Jones and Holly Holbrook stop by to talk about their performances in the upcoming "Play-Offs" at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with out gay stand-up comedian and TV and cinema star Jason Stuart about his upcoming film release "Coffee Date". Jason also discusses his views about the importance of being out in addressing issues of controversy surrounding gay and racial slurs. Further information about Jason and his upcoming performance schedule and film release dates is available at www.jasonstuart.com. Jim Doud returns with part one of an eight-part series on a new edition of "Our View" and Victor reviews the Latexhibition art show at IU on a new "Queerying Culture". Musical selection is "Break the Silence" by featured out and proud artist Freddy Freeman from his album with the same name. Further information about Freddy and his music is available at www.freddyfreeman.com. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with former therapist and hurricane Katrina survivor Jan Goldfield about the current situation in New Orleans and in particular the climate for queer folks before, during and after the storm. Community Health Educator for the regional AIDS service organization Positive Link Kathryn Mullen stops by to talk about their educational efforts and to provide facts about HIV/AIDS while dispelling myths and rumors surrounding the disease. Black queer culture commentator Nita McB returns with her Christmas Wish List on a new edition of "What's Going On" and former bloomingOUT music director Lee Chapman stops by to chat about his latest musical creations and shares his new Christmas song "Don't Tell Mom" with listeners. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local events of interest to the queer community.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with Indiana University graduate student, former bloomingOUT correspondent and National Science Foundation Summer Fellowship recipient Jays Janney about her dissertation research into the globalization of the queer movement during the 1970's. Gay storyteller Jim Doud is back with part two of an eight-part series on a new edition of "Our View" and Judi Epp talks about the importance of estate planning and healthcare documentation in lieu of being granted the right to recognized civil unions and/or marriage on a new edition of "Musings of a 50-Something Lesbian". Helen reflects on 2006 on a year-in-review edition of "Queer History" and our featured musical selection is "Elevation" from "Journey of a Wordsmith" by singer-songwriter Terry Christopher, recipient of Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album of the Year 2003 by the Stonewall Society.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with male illusionist Xavier Brooks about the upcoming drag king workshop and show at Willy Joe's in Bloomington on January 19th. Corinne Datchi-Philips has a conversation with Helen about gender views in world cultures on the first edition of Corinne's new segment "Gender Variations". Tiffany Dow reviews 2 books that address gay parenting from the children's perspective and lesbian relationship patterns on a new edition of "LGBT Book Zone". As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community. (NOTE: The scheduled interview with lesbian comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer is rescheduled for next week's show due to technical difficulties).

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with comedienne extraordinaire Suzanne Westenhoefer about her career, the positive changes she has observed in audience acceptance of queer humor and her upcoming performance at the Indiana Room Ballroom in Indianapolis on January 26th as part of her new LIVE from the LADIES' ROOM tour. The currently reigning Miss Gay Indiana University Vanessa Vale stops by to talk about her experiences as Queen over the past year and the increasing importance of the MGIU pageant on the illusionist circuit. Vanessa also talks about the first ever drag king competition to be held at IU on February 1st. The Hoosier Daddy Drag King Competition is sponsored by IU queer student group OUT and is a fund raiser for Middleway House and the upcoming MGIU 2007 pageant on April 13th. Further information is available by emailing out@indiana.edu.

Miss Gay Bloomington 2006 Jazmyn Taylor stops by the studio to chat with hosts Helen and Victor about her career as a drag queen and her dedication to education and fund raising efforts for HIV/AIDS. Attorney Sean Lemieux returns to talk about the legal difficulties created by lack of civil unions and marriage for same sex couples and political correspondent Carolyn Wiethoff brings some mostly positive and some negative news on a new edition of "Legislative Update". She also provides information about the upcoming rally to be held in Indianapolis on February 19th sponsored by Indiana Equality. Further information is available at www.indianaequality.com. Queer black culture correspondent Nita McB is back to talk about "little indignities" in a day in the life of a black lesbian on a new edition of "What's Going On".

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with Research Director & Visiting Professor of the Williams Institute at UCLA Lee Badgett about her research on the economic effects of marriage equality for same-sex couples. Helen and Victor also talk with Damien Center Associate Director of Marketing & Development Jenni White about the continuing HIV/AIDS crisis in metropolitan areas and the detrimental effect of current budget cuts plaguing outreach and service centers. Judi Epp talks about the anxieties and frustrations of living in closeted relationships during her youth on a new edition of "Musings of a 50-Something Lesbian" and Helen highlights early twentieth-century social activist, feminist, pacifist, and founder of Hull House in Chicago Jane Addams on a new edition of "Queer Herstory". Chairperson of the Bloomington Pride Film Festival Mary Gray stops by the studio to remind listeners of the festival events that began last night and run through this Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Hosts Helen and Victor interview comedienne and finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing 2006 Michele Balan and comic Vidur Kapur who was nominated Favorite South Asian Comedian about their appearances on Logo's Last Laugh and their upcoming tour. Their political humor focuses on the culture clashes and the common ground among American Jews and Indian Americans. Former co-host Mark Brostoff makes a return visit to the show and provides updates about his "queer in the workplace" workshops and discusses the potentially negative effects that Indiana's pending anti-gay marriage and anti-gay civil rights legislation could have on the state's economy as well as future job seekers. Stef Shuster stops by to tell listeners about her "Feminists, Freaks and Fairies" photography exhibit opening Friday at Boxcar Books in Bloomington.

Drag king extraordinaire Xavier Brooks returns to update hosts Helen and Victor about the great success of the first ever OUT-sponsored "Hoosier Daddy" Drag King show held at IU last week. Drag king Aiden won the competition and will serve as escort to and in conjunction with Miss Gay IU during the upcoming pageant on Friday April 13 as well as participate in other student and community events over the coming year. Jim Doud is back with part three of his eight-part story about his first love entitled "Keeping the Faith" on a new edition of "Our View", and correspondent Kim Ruggles provides student reactions to the anti-queer agenda of Indiana's legislature on a new edition of "Student Talk". Indianapolis area Steering Committee Representative for the Human Rights Campaign Julie Anderton calls in to provide details about the upcoming Read the Fine Print rally to be held in Indianapolis on Monday February 19 sponsored by HRC and Indiana Equality.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with President of Stop the Amendment and Indiana Equality's Legislative Committee Chair Walter Botich about the upcoming statewide "Read the Fine Print Rally" to be held in Indianapolis on February 19. Botich also provides information about a training workshop being held prior to the rally that will provide direction for those who want to contact their legislators about the anti-gay marriage amendment currently making its way through the Indiana legislature. Further information is available at www.indianaequality.org. IU professor Colin Johnson joins Helen for an in-depth discussion about the cultural and legal issues surrounding marriage (whether gay or straight) on a new edition of "Critical Inqueery". Indianapolis resident and parent of a transgender child Jody R. talks with Helen and Victor about her upcoming lecture "Transgender Translation: A Parent's Perspective" to be held on February 20 and sponsored by Bloomington PFLAG.

Hosts Helen and Victor talk with Indiana University doctoral student and spoken word artist Abigail Seawell about her academic pursuits, her poetry and her creative process. Abigail also shares a new and powerful edition of her spoken-word performance segment "A Road for the Roadless" about racism, violence and domestic violence. Corinne Datchi-Phillips returns to the show to chat with Helen about gender myths and parenting on a new edition of "Gender Variations". Victor invites Helen to join him on a new edition of his "Queerying Culture" segment to discuss popular TV shows "The L Word" and "Queer as Folk". Our featured musical selection is "Anytime Anywhere" by women's music pioneer singer/songwriter Tret Fure from her new album by the same name. As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community.

Local attorney Sean Lemieux makes a return visit to the show to talk with hosts Helen and Victor about estate planning options available to the queer community in the event that the anti-gay marriage amendment is passed in Indiana and what it will mean for educational institutions and corporations as well as individuals and couples if domestic partner offerings are eliminated. Women's music pioneer Tret Fure (www.tretfure.com) talks about her career, feminist and women's folk music, her current position as Vice President of the Traveling Musicians Union Local 1000 and her upcoming concert at the Blue Room here in Bloomington on March 3. We feature two of Fure's songs, "When the Wind Blows" and "Drivin" from Tret's new album "Anytime Anywhere".

Transgender issues commentator Ethan Blustein calls in for an update on his progression in personal transition from female to gender-queer. Ethan also talks about what gender-queer means to him and how difficult it can be navigating roles and identities in our culture's binary system of gender assignment. Helen and Victor talk with frequent show correspondent Jays Janney about the ongoing controversy surrounding the annual Michigan Women's Festival and Camp Trans and our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud is back with part four of his eight-part story about his first love on a new edition of "Our View". As always, bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community.

President of the local PolyNexus Group Cassaundra and group member Mo stop by the studio to talk with hosts Helen and Victor about polyamory and their group's goals for providing a safe and supportive social interactive environment for polyamorous and polycurious individuals. Further information is available at www.polynexus.org. Positive Link's health educator and HIV testing counselor Robin Meleski also stops by to stress the importance of public education and regular testing in the ongoing fight to curtail the HIV/AIDS epidemic. You may contact Positive Link by calling (812)353-3261 or 1-800-313-4645. Pride of Indy Band member Eric Munsch calls in to remind listeners of their upcoming concert in Indianapolis on March 25. Further information is available at www.prideofindy.org. Musical selections are "My Ordinary Life" and "Purple Conspiracy" from Nick Granato's new album "Outside the Lines". You can hear more of Nick's music at www.nickgranato.com.

Indiana University doctoral counseling student and "Gender Variations" correspondent Corinne Datchi-Phillips makes a return visit to the show to talk with hosts Helen and Victor about her observations and experiences at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference recently held in San Francisco. The focus of the conference was on third-wave feminism and its explorations of gender dualism and the definition of "gender identity disorder" as a result of oppression of women and other feminist individuals. Our feautured musical selection is the title song from the new album "Fool" by English storyteller and Brit Trust (Brit Awards) winner Sue Merchant. Listeners can enjoy more of Merchant's music at www.suemerchant.net. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community.

Julie Anderton from the Human Rights Campaign's Indiana Board of Governors calls in to talk with hosts Helen and Victor about HRC's efforts toward defeating Indiana's proposed state amendment banning same-sex marriage and undercutting benefits for unmarried couples. She also talks about their work toward the enactment of the federal Employment Nondiscrimination Act and the passing of a local Workforce Community Police Act. Further information is available at www.hrc.org. IU graduate and former president of the IU LGBT student group OUT Ursula Urzua stops by the studio with her partner Lori to talk about being a Latina lesbian, and shares some highlights of her experiences teaching high school science. Ursula and Lori also talk about life in the suburbs and overtones of discrimination. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community.

Indiana University's current reigning Miss Gay IU (MGIU) Vanessa Vale and LGBT Student Union OUT President Kim Ruggles stop by to talk with hosts Helen and Victor and tell listeners about this year's MGIU pageant coming up on Friday April 13 at the IU Auditorium. The theme is "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and pageant-goers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the movie. Further information is available at www.indiana.edu/~out. HIV/AIDS treatment and outreach group The Damien Center's Associate Development Director Jenni White calls in to provide information about their upcoming fundraisers and in particular the "Dining Out for Life" event to be held in Indianapolis on Thursday April 12. Further information is available at www.damien.org. On a new edition of "LGBT Book Zone" correspondent Tiffany Dow reviews "Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies and Denial in Black America" by Keith Boykin.

Indiana University graduate student Anne Potter stops by the studio to chat with hosts Helen and Victor about her upcoming art thesis exhibit at the School of Fine Arts Gallery from April 14 - 22. Anne sculpts bodies that refuse to fit within binary categorization and manipulates signifiers of gender, race, age and other identity characteristics that in a way that encourages viewers to confront their feelings about normalcy, difference and the unknown. Our resident gay storyteller Jim Dowd returns with "Coming to the New World", part five of his ongoing narrative series on "Our View". Musical selections are "Fishin" and "Timekeeper" from the new album "Albedo" by Andrea Bunch and Aerin Tedesco, known collectively as the Congress of Starlings. A real-life couple and individually recognized musicians, "Albedo" is their first full-length duo performance. More information is available at http://andreabunch.com.

Founder of OUTmedia Shelly Weiss talks about about her leading queer cultural activist organization and its mission to increase the positive visibility of LGBTQQIA people and promote inclusive multiculturalism through the arts. Shelly's vision is to use the arts as a vehicle for societal change and works toward giving a voice to our lives through performance in music, comedy, film, TV and the recording industry. Much of her focus is on entertainment for college and university campuses and her clients include entertainers like Margaret Cho, Ellen, the Kinsey Sicks, Michelle Balan and many others. More information is available at www.outmedia.org. "Gender Variations" commentator Corinne Datchi-Phillips talks about how current marriage definitions and laws are based upon cultural binary gender definitions and discriminate against the queer community. Queer black culture commentator Nita McB.

Director of Community Programs for the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center Sky Johnson phones in to tell us about the Center as well as his twenty-five year career in social justice and equal rights. Prior to working with the L.A. Center, Johnson was Director of Communication and Public Affairs with the Gill Foundation, the world's largest financial supporter of lesbian/gay organizations and causes. The LA center began over 36 years ago and now provides extensive services for the queer community including legal advocacy. Further information is available at www.lagaycenter.org. Commentator Tiffany Dow stops by the studio to provide information about this year's Indy Pride event "The Power of Pride" to be held from May 31 - June 10 in Indianapolis. Further information is available at www.indyprideinc.com. Helen highlights black lesbian science fiction writer Octavia E.

North Carolina native, lesbian, American Indian, African-American actor Jennifer Lanier calls in to talk about her humorous blend of racial, gay-straight, and gender identity scenarios with a pinch of family drama thrown in for seasoning. Based in Hawaii, Jennifer performs in many venues and especially enjoys performing for college crowds. More information about Jennifer, her achievements and performances is available at www.jenniferlanier.com. Correspondent Tiffany Dow highlights the book "Bi Lives" that focuses on 18 stories of different bisexual individuals on a new edition of "LGBT Book Zone". Featured musical guests are the Divine Maggees with "Little Black Crow" and "Bridges" from their cd entitled "Love Me Like the Roses." More of their music is available at www.divinemaggees.com.

Tri-State Alliance President Wally Paynter phones in to provide an update on how he's dealing with the latest efforts of the ex-gay movement in Evansville, Indiana. The Barnabus Society crashed a private membership meeting of TSA last month where they confronted the many youth in attendance about "changing" their orientation, directly interfering with TSA's mission to provide a safe place for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth under the age of 21 and their straight supporting friends/allies. Barnabus has subsequently been organizing protests at queer youth and other queer fundraising events in the Evansville area. Local attorney Sean Lemieux returns to the studio to talk about the legal rationale for hate crimes legislation on both federal and state levels and the jurisdictional implications of each. Our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud is back with another autobiographical tale on a new edition of "Our View".

Spencer, Indiana PFLAG board member Nate Butler stops by the studio to chat about the upcoming first ever Pride Picnic in this rural town on June 2nd. The event has received much recognition and has many sponsors including The Word, Indiana Equality, Rescue Farm, Middle Way House/Spencer, bloomingOUT, and many local Owen County businesses. Further information is available at http://spencerpflag.blogspot.com. Bloomington Hospital Positive Link's Outreach Specialist Robin Meleski returns to the show to talk about the very UN-safe sex practice known as bare-backing as well as other risky sexual behavior in this age of HIV/AIDS. Indy Pride board member Tiffany Dow phones in with further updates about this year's pride event specifically the addition of a skating party to be held on June 3rd. Further information is available at www.indyprideinc.com.

Indy Pride President Gary Brackett calls in to tell us about changes ahead for Indy Pride and provides updates about this year's pride celebration June 3-10. Brackett is stepping down as Indy Pride President after an extremely successful and innovative four-year tenure during which the festival has doubled in attendance, the parade has grown to 50 entries and its route expanded to include downtown Indy. Mark Brostoff and Helen Harrell discuss housing availability and discrimination as it affects the queer community on a new edition of "Critical InQueery". Helen highlights lesbian publisher Margaret Caroline Anderson on a new edition of "Queer Herstory" and Abigail Sewell performs another powerful reading calling upon the black community to consider needed change within on a new edition of "A Road for the Roadless". Our featured musical selection is "You're Worth It" by South Florida native recording artist Jeffrey Allen from his album of the same name.

Singer, composer, instrumentalist, poet and artist Jan from The Dancin' Nancys makes a return visit to the show to provide an update on her solo career as well as the upcoming performances by this musical combo, appearing at the Irvington Festival in Indianapolis on June 2. Featured musical selections are Jan's original compositions "Fade Away" and "Everything Changes", the latter being the title track to their latest album. Planned Parenthood training director Kelly McBride is in the studio to talk about parental responsibilities in the sexuality education of their children. She offers tips, insights and resources to help parents talk about a sometimes awkward subject. Correspondent Corinne Datchi-Philips talks about gender identity and the right to self determination on her extremely insightful final edition of "Gender Variations".

Human Rights Campaign Senior Youth Outreach Manager and longtime queer rights activist Candace Gingrich joins us for a discussion of the Matthew Shepard Act and how it would help address hate crimes on national, state and local levels by empowering not only the legal system but local law enforcement agencies as well. Gingrich is touring the country with HRC to encourage grass roots activism in promoting legislation that would improve the welfare of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders. She lectured on the Indiana University campus and will serve as Grand Marshall of the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis on June 9. Indianapolis resident "Shannon", a trans activist and mother of a seven-year-old transgender girl, phones in to talk about TransYouth Family Advocates and the parental issues involved with supporting and advocating for trans children.

Indianapolis gay photographer Mark Lee returns to the show to talk his film project with Indiana Youth Group, a five-part series called "Ordinary Couples: Extraordinary Lives", which has evolved into a youth training program called "Lights! Camera! Action!" to be held at the University of Indianapolis Studio Theatre on July 28. The evening will involve a newlywed type game called "Gaylaywed Game" as well as an audience participation question and answer period moderated by Mark and counselor Michele O'Mara. National Women's Music Festival producer Jane Weldon calls in to talk about this year's festival coming up in July from the 5th through the 8th at the University of Illinois in Normal, IL. The longest running women's music festival in North America, this year's event promises a large variety of entertainment, vendors and workshops as well as the unique opportunity to spend meaningful and quality time in an all-lesbian environment (men are welcome to attend).

Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link Outreach Specialist Robin Meleski returns to the show to talk about National HIV Testing Day coming up on June 27. Co-host Victor Kinzer introduces his new segment "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet" and discusses with Helen Harrell some of the philosophical and psychological aspects of the BDSM community. Back by popular demand our musical selections are "Everybody Has a Heart" and "Who I Am" from award-winning singer/songwriter Nick Granato's new album "Outside the Lines". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Indiana University student and new president of the undergraduate student group OUT Bo Leonard stops by the studio to talk about his passion for activism and upcoming events sponsored by OUT for the fall semester. Bo will serve as student correspondent to the show for the year and will be the source of LGBT student issues on campus. Correspondent Rachel Jones introduces her new segment "Chronicles of Rachel" and talks with Helen about the difficulties of being a trans individual and fitting into everyday life. Helen highlights the life of author and poet Katherine Lee Bates, an English Professor at Wellesley College noted for writing the lyrics of "America the Beautiful" on a new edition of "QueerHerstory". Our featured musical selection is "Right Here" by the duo Mother Jane from their "Can't Complain" album.

President of IU's local chapter of Communication Workers of America (CWA) Peter Kaczmarczyk talks about issues related to equal staff representation, union successes in an anti-union /non-collective bargaining state, and diversity efforts that include their support of ENDA, hate crimes legislation act, domestic partner benefits and their opposition to Indiana's anti-gay marriage amendment. Owner/editor of the Bloominton Alternative Steve Higgs discusses his paper's coverage of the recent brutal slaying of Aaron Hall in Crothersville, Indiana as well as his concern about the lack of overall statewide press and media coverage of an obvious hate crime. Attorney Sean Lemieux returns to discuss a recent Indiana court case that exemplifies the need for estate planning by same sex couples. Our featured musical artist is First Nations (moor, Cherokee, creole, blackfoot) singer/songwriter/keyboardist Tchiya Amet with "Natural Woman" from her 1999 album "Rise Again Truth".

Cummins Public Relations Director Mark Land talks openly about the company's continued corporate commitment to domestic partner benefits and overall employee equity and fairness. As the first major corporation in Indiana to provide domestic partner benefits they continue to speak out against inequitable legislation including the anti-marriage amendment that was defeated in 2007. International comedian Vidur Kapur returns to the show to talk about his worldwide tour, his upcoming U.S. tour, his monthly show at NYC's Gotham Comedy Club and his film "Laughing Out Loud - A Comic Journey", featured on Steven Spielberg's reality show "On the Lot". Drag King Xavier Brooks stops by to talk about the Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) "Kings, Queens, and Everything in Between" benefit to be held at Talbott Street bar in Indianapolis on July 19.

Indiana University alumnus and Bloomington resident Millie stops by to talk about her experiences with discrimination in the local lesbian and polyamory communities as well as how the local Polynexus group is providing social and support opportunities. Founder and Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality Mara Kiesling phones in to inform listeners of the organization's resources and especially their political actions and lobbying efforts in Washington on behalf of the transgender community. Our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud is back with another autobiographical tale called "Rough Trade" about a Navy seaman named Schulz on a new edition of "Our View". Musical selection is "Catch My Fall" from Scottish singer Horse MacDonald's latest album "Red Haired Girl". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community.

Human Rights Campaign Regional Field Director Stuart Rosenberg makes a special visit to the show to talk about HRC's newly-focused Midwestern grassroots organizing. Indiana is a key state in passage or failure of the "anti" marriage amendment as well as influencing passage of both the Matthew Shepherd Hate Crimes Act and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act on the federal level. Rosenberg is pleased with the progress being made in Indiana but notes that there is still much to do to increase the awareness of local citizens as well as state legislators in bringing positive legislation to fruition and preventing the enactment of discriminatory laws. Helen Harrell and Mark Brostoff discuss "nature vs. nurture" on a new edition of "Critical Inqueery". Jada Barbry stops by to tell listeners about a theatrical performance troupe she is organizing called Cabaret Et Al; the first call out meeting is August 3.

Bloomington North High School Counselor Greg Chaffin stops by to talk about queer youth and the importance of organized LGBT student groups in the schools. New York City-based (but native Hoosier) singer-songwriter bobbyblue phones in to talk about his music as we feature the track "Cucurrucucu Paloma" from his album "In a Song". Helen highlights South African AIDS and lesbian/gay rights activist Simon Tseko Nkoli on a new edition of "Queerhistory". Bloomington resident Cindy Stone stops by to talk about the feminist/lesbian coffeehouse to be held on Saturday August 4. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Enjoy more of bobbyblue's music
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State Board Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt stops by the studio to talk about IE's efforts in preventing passage of the "anti" marriage amendment in Indiana. Their future grassroots efforts and legislative lobbying will be directed toward passage of ENDA and The Matthew Shepard Act and once again prevention of the marriage amendment when it inevitably will reappear before the state legislature during the upcoming term. Former Miss Gay Indiana University Vanessa Vale stops in to talk about her continued work with and support of the IU undergraduate student group OUT and her fund raising efforts for HIV/AIDS organizations. Former president of the IU GLBT Alumni Association Kim Davis tells listeners about their upcoming 10th anniversary celebration to include a performance by national comedienne Kate Clinton. Our featured musical selection is "Winter Coat" by singer/songwriter Natalia Zukerman from her album "Only One".

Self-described singer-songwriter-parking lot attendant and certainly lesbian icon Jamie Anderson kicks off the show with an entertaining in-studio interview and a couple of musical selections from her multi-faceted repertoire of blues, bluegrass, folk and country styles. Log Cabin Republican David Wene stops by to talk about the goals of LCR and their efforts to realign the Republican Party with its original philosophies of small government and equal representation. On a new edition of "Transformation Station" Ethan Bluestein calls in from Seattle to provide an update about his transition, talking about his recent visit with his family and providing information about the new, improved and ever-growing Gender Odyssey Conference coming up on Labor Day. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community.

Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link Outreach Coordinator Robin Meleski stops by with a new HIV/AIDS report and provides some alarming informational and statistical updates about HIV and young adults ranging from ages 13 to 24 who account for 13% of the new HIV cases. Kelly School of Business Undergraduate Career Center Associate Director Mark Brostoff returns to the show with updates about the expansion of his lesbian/gay in the workplace workshops and how the LGBT community faces additional career planning challenges related to sexual orientation. His observations of growth in activism on campuses around the country and the increased support of the business and corporate arenas are encouraging and he suggests that IU needs to do more to take advantage of these improvements in career climate and opportunity.

Singer-songwriter and Florida native Nick Granato phones in to talk about his early songwriting career and current success as a performer. Musical selections are "No More Stones" and "In the Human Race" from Granato's latest album "Outside the Lines". Nationally acclaimed out gay actor and comedian Jason Stuart calls in to update everyone about his upcoming appearance at Crackers Comedy Club in Indianapolis. Stuart also talks about his future plans in both TV and cinema. Transgender commentator Rachel discusses the intricacies of family life both as a sibling and a parent on a new edition of "Chronicles of Rachel: Adventures of a Transwoman in the Heartland". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Co-author of "Courting Equality" Patricia Gozemba talks about her book that chronicles the successful battle for LGBT marriage in Massachusetts. Co-authored with her partner Karen Kahn and photographer Marilyn Humphries, the book covers court cases, protests, weddings and above all, the families. Indiana Equality state chair Randy Studt provides an update on the preparations being made by IE and others to once again defeat the "anti" marriage amendment that is expected to resurface in the Indiana state legislature. Studt also talks about the status of ENDA on the federal level. Former president of the IU GLBT Alumni Association Kim Davis stops by to remind listeners of the Kate Clinton concert this Saturday in the IU Auditorium, a GLBTAA-sponsored event that also includes a dinner and silent auction.

Get physical with Bloomington's Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls Molly McFracture and Raven Furies, who provide an interesting overview of flat-track roller derby competition, the history of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and information about their local team. Show crew member Aimee Stanton talks about the "privilege" of marriage on her introductory edition of "Straight Talk", and the president of Indiana University LGBT student group OUT Bo Leonard stops by the studio to talk about the latest plans, news and views among LGBTQI students on his first edition of "OUT at IU". bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Openly gay recording artist Ari Gold who has been turning the music scene on its head by rewriting the rules and trailblazing a storm of political pop calls in to talk about his music and career. Musical selections are "Human" and "Where the Music Takes You" from his new album "Transport Systems". Human Rights Campaign Regional Field Director Stuart Rosenberg calls in on-location from the Lambda Legal Annual Dinner in Indianapolis to talk about the work Lambda Legal does in effecting the passage of laws to assist and protect the LGBT community. Stuart also provides updates about the status of federal hate crimes law (Matthew Shepard Act) and ENDA (Employment Nondiscrimination Act) both of which are moving through the Senate. IU graduate student and Bi-Chat facilitator Eric D is in studio with the first edition of "BiConnection", a new segment focusing on the issues unique to bisexuals and bisexuality within the LGBT community.

Indianapolis Pagan Pride representative Anjala B phones in to tell listeners about Pagan Pride Day to be held September 29 in Broad Ripple Park. Indiana University graduate student Sarah Stumpf stops by to talk about the variations in paganism and its relationship to the LGBT community. Bloomington artist and musician Jada B. shares gay poetry; commentator Millie J. introduces her new feature "The Heart of Polyamory"; and Helen chronicles the history of nursing on a new edition of "Queerherstory", exploring the roles that lesbians played in the development of nursing as a career, and the importance of acceptance by and for the queer community within the medical community. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

More information on Indianapolis Pagan Pride Day

This week's show kicks off with Human Rights Campaign Regional Field Director Stuart Rosenberg with an important update about lobbying efforts around trans inclusion in ENDA. Assistant Pastor Caela Wood from the First United Church in Bloomington is in the studio to talk about the acceptance of the queer community by her congregation and the upcoming viewing of the film "Inlaws and Outlaws". Bloomington High School North Counselor Greg Chaffin is back with a discussion about the struggles and anxieties of LGBT youth in school and in some family situations. Danville, Indiana Unitarian Universalist Church minister and co-organizer of the "Support Marriage Rights Vigils" Andy Burnette calls in to provide information about the vigil to be held in Indianapolis on October 12.

Renna Communications founder Cathy Renna calls in to chat about her company's two decades of LGBT-friendly marketing strategies for those who are working to change the world for the better. Their expertise is in those areas that target and represent LGBT social and political issues by shaping national political dialogue and/or increasing visibility. IU OUT President Bo Leonard stops by to provide on campus student activity updates on a new edition of "Student Talk", and on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet" Victor and Helen discuss with guest Molly the upcoming Eroticon erotic ball to be held at Jake's Nightclub on October 13. Sparks President Carolyn Vandewiele stops by to talk about the winter bowling league team meeting this Sunday October 14. Musical selections are "Destination Moon" and "Squeeze Me" by award winning multi-platinum singer, actress and Broadway star Deborah Cox from her "Destination Moon" album, an homage to Dinah Washington.

The show starts off with a call from co-author of "Courting Equality" Pat Gozemba, with an update on her current speaking tour promoting the book that chronicles the successful battle for lesbian and gay marriage in the state of Massachusetts. Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link Care Coordinator Robin Meleski is in studio to talk about HIV and older adults. Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt calls in with important information about candidate resources available at the IE website and provides some insider reactions about the current legislative battles over ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act). Eric D and Emily C introduce themselves and their new feature "BiConnection" in a preliminary interview. Our featured musical artist is Indianapolis-based singer-songwriter/guitarist Lindsay Bloom with the title track "Worth It" from her album "Book of My Mind".

Director of the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival Pam Powell and Film Selector Dawn Boardman call in to talk about this year's festival coming up November 9-11 in Indianapolis. A new, larger venue, 29 films, sponsorship by MTV/Logo and a special children's program all promise a bigger and better fundraiser for the Indiana Youth Group (IYG). Cardinal Stage Company Artistic Director Randy White is in studio to talk about the showing of the original Rocky Horror Picture Show and related programming to be held on Halloween at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in Bloomington. Abigail Sewell returns with another powerful revolutionary message on a new edition of our GLBT poetry segment "A Road for the Roadless" and our featured artist is IU alum and Boston native and singer/songwriter Carrie Cheron who performs "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and "Indiana" from her self-titled album.

Reverend Dennis McCarty from the Unitarian Universalist Church in Columbus, Indiana joins us to talk about his journey to acceptance of LGBT lifestyles and what it means to be an LGBT-friendly church. Tri-State Alliance President and Chair of the AIDS Holiday Project Wally Paynter calls in from Evansville to talk about the importance of grassroots organizing and his group's political missions and actions. Paynter also talks about their annual Art for Life AIDS Art Auction scheduled for November 16. On a new edition of "Chronicles of Rachel", transgender commentator Rachel talks with Helen about the conflicts and difficulties of gender transitioning and finding and keeping employment. Our featured musical artist is Alabama native, singer-songwriter and instrumentalist John Rush, who won Campus Activities Magazine “Entertainer of the Year” and Campus Awards "Musician of the Year".

Show kicks off with Toni Broaddus, President and Executive Director of Equality Federation, a national alliance of state-based LGBT advocacy organizations coming together to promote and support legislative efforts relevant to both specific states and the entire country. Director of the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival Pam Powell and director of the controversial film "Gendercator" Catherine Crouch phone in to discuss the reasons for showing the film amidst protests from the transgender community as well as Crouch's reasons for producing the film and her contention that the satire is misunderstood and misinterpreted. Tiffany Dow reviews "Trangender Warrior" by Leslie Feinburg on a new edition of "LGBT Book Zone" and our featured artist is East Coast singer-songwriter Karen Grenier.

Learn about Equality Federation
www.equalityfederation.org

See the schedule for the Indy LGBT Film Fest
www.indylgbtfilmfest.com/film_scifidouble.cfm

Hear more of Karen Grenier's music

Transgender activist and Indianapolis resident Marti Abernathy stops by to provide her opinion of the decision by Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival committee to screen the controversial film "Gendercator" and talks about her personal reactions to the film. Rescue Farm (Poland, Indiana) founder and owner Jodi Schermerhorn calls in to talk about her efforts to help our animal friends and the role that many LGBT volunteers play in helping them carry out their work. On a new edition of "BiConnection" correspondents Eric D and Emily C discuss some of the arguments used to marginalize bisexuality by the LGBT community. Our featured musical artist singer-songwriter/actor Brian Kent phones in to talk about his music, career, current tour and future plans. Musical selections are "Breathe Life" and "I'm Not Crazy" from his new album.

Former Navy Commander and original bloomingOUT host Mark Brostoff reflects on his many years as a gay man in the military and the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. On a new edition of "Our View" bloomingOUT's resident gay storyteller Jim Doud reminisces about his experiences working at a Waterfront Bar in Boston. Musical selections are "Line of Vision" and "So Much More" by Baltimore singer-songwriter Susan Souza from her hit album "Tomorrow's Another Day". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Hear more of Susan Souza's music
www.susansouza.com

Barry Magee and Doug Bauder from the Quarryland Men's Chorus are in the studio to talk about their upcoming "Home for the Holidays" concert December 2 at the United Methodist Church in Bloomington. Featured sneak preview musical selections are "Home for the Holidays" and "Sing We Now at Christmas". Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt calls in with a state legislative update and provides an enthusiastically positive overview of the "anti-marriage" amendment battle that will once again be fought in Indiana during 2008. Bloomington resident Millie Jackson provides further glimpses into the diverse and complex world of polyamorous relationships on a new edition of "The Heart of Polyamory". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

More music from Quarryland

Show kicks off with an upbeat interview and live in studio artistic presentations from "Angry Girl Poet" Jan Flexon and drummer Carol Cody, collectively known as "Poetry and Noise", and Indianapolis poet and author Lylann Musselman. Experience a thrilling emotional roller coaster from poetic political and relationship angst to gentle, loving tenderness in its purest form. Aimee Stanton talks about nature vs nurture from her perspective on a new edition of "Straight Talk". Our featured artist of the week is recording artist and executive producer Sandra Grace, with musical selections "Do You Have a Lover?" and "Epiphany". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

More music by Sandra Grace
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Poet and author Lylann Musselman

Local attorney Sean Lemieux and Bloomington High School North counselor Greg Chaffin start the show with the first edition of their new segment "Youth in Peril", discussions about the issues affecting LGBT youth. They provide an in-depth discussion about First Amendment rights, free access laws, personal risks, and other issues that surround the establishment of LGBT student groups in public schools. Our resident poet Abigail Sewell is back in studio with another powerful edition of "A Road for the Roadless". Chair of the Bloomington Pride Film Festival and Indiana University professor Mary Gray stops by to provide details about this year's fifth anniversary event coming up in January. Our featured musical guest is former preacher, reparation therapy survivor, singer/songwriter/actor Levi Kreis who talks about his life and career. Musical selections are "With You" from his album "The Gospel According to Levi" and "The Word Goodbye" from his newly-released album "Bygones".

Executive Director of the Family Equality Council Jennifer Chrisler talks about the history, political strategies, successes and future plans of the organization based in Washington, D.C. HIV/AIDS specialist Robin Meleski makes a return visit to talk about risk behaviors known as "bug chasing" and "gift-giving" within the gay male community. Eric D. highlights the book "The Bisexual's Guide to the Universe: Quips, Tips, And Lists for Those Who Go Both Ways" by Nicole Kristal and Mike Szymanski on a new edition of "BiConnection". Our featured musical artists are five-piece all-female band Sister Funk, with "Invisible" and "Gone" from their latest cd release "Gossip". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Learn about the Family Equality Council
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Oregon-based and national touring performer Jennifer Lanier makes a return visit to talk about the latest developments in her career, personal motivation and creative convergence as well as her upcoming performance schedule. Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt provides a very positive update on potential passage of the Indiana state bias crimes bill 1076 and final defeat of the "anti-marriage" amendment SJR7 during 2008. IE also has a revamped web site with plenty of volunteer opportunities. Victor discusses with Helen the "nature vs nurture" argument as applicable to the BDSM community on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet". Our featured artist of the week is country singer-songwriter Larry Block with "Downhill" and "Losing Town" from Block's latest album. As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies.

A brand new year of shows kicks off with a visit by Miss Gay Indiana University 2006 and IUPUI student Vanessa Vale aka Mike. Mike talks about the various potential conflicts created by drag performance, student life, life after graduation and career goals. He also provides some updates about this year's MGIU pageant to be held on Friday April 18 at the IU Auditorium. Bloomington residents and members of the local Quaker Friends Gathering Doug McKinney and Peter Burkholder provide an illuminating discussion about Quakerism, their own marriage sanctioned by the Bloomington Friends Gathering and the overall acceptance of the LGBT community in Quaker circles. On a new edition of "LGBT Book Zone" Tiffany Dow reviews novels "Annie on My Mind" by Nancy Garden and "Back Talk" by Saxon Bennett, both of which focus on relationships between women.

Lambda Award-winning author of the "bull-jean stories" (Redbone Press) Sharon Bridgforth talks about her latest performance/novel work the "love Conjure/blues" text, a genderbending, juke-joint singing, prayer-circling, liberation-minded, deep-loving piece exploring sexuality and a range of gender expressions and "the blues" as ritual. Film director Dean Hamer talks about his trans-issue related film "Thorn in Your Side" to be shown on January 26 as part of the upcoming Bloomington Pride Film Festival. Hamer also discusses work he and his partner do with rural and small town LGBTQ youth in Pennsylvania. Our featured artist of the week is singer/songwriter Horse, who calls in from Scotland to talk about her music and the struggles with career goals and gender dysphoria as we feature her song "This Time" from the album "Red Haired Girl".

This week's show kicks off with a conversation with Bloomington Pride Film Festival longtime steering committee member Amy Neymeyr in the studio with further updates on, information about and a personal overview of this year's event to be held January 24-27 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in Bloomington. The Choice Magazine's co-founder Shay phones in to talk about their success over the past year and to highlight their new community outreach efforts as well as international collaborations in the areas of travel, public relations and business consultation. Emily and Eric talk about the realistic disconnect and lack of representation of bisexual relationships in entertainment and media on a new edition of "BiConnection".

Bloomington attorney Sean Lemieux and North High School counselor Greg Chaffin return with a new edition of "Youth In Peril" to discuss the confidentiality rights of LGBT students and the legal issues facing parents, educational institutions and counselors. Millie Jackson talks about the concept of concurrent consensual multi-partner relationships on a new edition of "The Heart of Polyamory". Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt phones in with state legislative updates and discusses the significance of the state senate passage of the SJR7 "anti-marriage" amendment yesterday as well as a more hopeful update on the possible passage of state hate crimes legislation.

Show kicks off with inspirational and informative conversation with queer-identified African-American educator, basketball coach and former NCAA champ Lea Robinson, who talks about homophobia, body image and women and lesbians in sports. Mark Brostoff and Helen Harrell review the presidential candidates and some of the more significant GLBT-related campaign issues on a new edition of "Critical Inqueery." Our featured musical artists of the week are "The Damsels", with "Oblivious" and "Where Are We Going?" from their latest album "Ashes". As always bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer. 

Retired Methodist minister and Chairperson of Reconciling Ministries Community within the South Indiana Conference (RMCSI) Robert Epps is in the studio to talk about efforts to remove hate and fear language from the United Methodist Book of Discipline and to help local congregations become open and welcoming to LGBTQI individuals and families. Regular guest and performance artist Jennifer Lanier is back with an update about her current "None of the Above" tour and talks about her African-American and Native American heritage. Performance artist Stevie Jay phones in to talk about his genderbending act that often ventures into unchartered territory as well as his personal motivations and cultural reactions. Our featured artist of the week is Indianapolis-based singer-songwriter Lindsay Bloom, currently on tour in New York.

Executive Director of the not-for-profit Trevor Project Charles Robbins talks about the project's history and their suicide and crisis prevention help line for queer and questioning youth. Based in Los Angeles and New York City but available to anyone across the country, the Trevor Helpline is the only national helpline for LGBTQI youth. Suicide is increasingly on the rise among this population, especially in the Midwest. In celebration of Valentine's Day Indy poet Lylanne Musselman talks about the cynicism of hopeless, romantic lesbian love on a new edition of "L Words". The new executive director of Indiana Youth Group (IYG) Mary Byrne calls in to talk about her position as well as the efforts and goals of the group in developing programs and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in Indiana.

Local attorney Sean Lemieux discusses the legality of morality clauses in public school teacher contracts and their implications for teacher sponsors of gay-straight alliance groups on a new edition of "Youth in Peril". Student commentators Emily and Eric discuss dating "choice or chance" on a new edition of "BiConnection". Director of the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre Danielle McClelland stops by to talk about her upcoming "Girl Stories" performances at the John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington. Indiana Black Pride board member Stephion Grimes phones in with updates about plans for this year's Black Pride event and provides some historical facts about civil rights activist and Martin Luther King colleague Bayard Rustin. Victor highlights sanctioned role-playing on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet".

Author of "We Don't Need Permission: A Proposal for Homosexual Emancipation" Pat Glaros talks about her book and her reasons for putting forth a separatist policy for LGBTQI folks based upon economic principles. Using the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and prominent Supreme Court cases as a guide, Glaros makes a case for homosexuals in America to take their lives into their own hands by seceding from the union. Chair of the Bloomington Pride Film Festival Mary Gray and committee member Zak Zymanski stop by to provide an overview of the successes of this year's festival and talk about future festival plans. Ethan and Aidan call in with highlights from the Gender Odyssey Conference to be held in Seattle in August.

Indiana University graduate student Stacy Konkiel talks about various aspects of Jewish law and history and explains how her conversion to Judaism followed a natural progression in her search as a lesbian for a spiritual home. Nationally recognized actor and comedian Jason Stuart phones in to talk about his latest comedy special "Jason Stuart: Making it to the Middle" that will air on HERE! TV from March 28 through April 24. Transgender commentator Ethan and his mother discuss her feelings and experiences during his transition on part one of a special two-part edition of "Transformation Station". Our featured musical artists are multi-instrumentalist Miriam Davidson and songwriter Kiya Heartwood of Wishing Chair. The duo were scheduled to perform live in Bloomington at the Blue Room on March 9 but the show was cancelled due to severe weather after this broadcast aired.

Erin Davies of "Fagbug" car fame talks about her experiences and escapades as a result of the vandalism done to her car a year ago when someone spraypainted homophobic slurs on her Volkswagen. Since then she has travelled around the country, experiencing both hostility and more vandalism but also acceptance, support and appreciation for her activism. She is completing a documentary soon to be available. Indiana University LGBT student union OUT president Joshua Sutton provides an update about this year's Miss Gay IU pageant coming up on April 18 at the IU Auditorium and other activities and events for this year and next. Lylanne Musselman warns listeners about the potential risks and disappointments of dating via personal ads on a new edition of "L Words" and spoken-word artist Abigail Sewell addresses the issues of gender role stereotyping on a new edition of her poetry segment "A Road for the Roadless".

Bloomington North High School Counselor Greg Chaffin and local attorney Sean Lemieux explore free speech issues related to public school student publications on a new edition of "Youth in Peril" after a recent situation in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area where a journalism teacher was suspended and reassigned after allowing publication of a student editorial in support of LGBTQI students. On a new edition of "The Heart of Polyamory" Millie Jackson discusses the distinction between consensual poly/multiple relationships and those situations where individuals are engaging in multiple activities but the behavior is neither anticipated nor consensual. Our featured musical artist of the week is African-American singer/song writer Deidre McCalla, who performs live in our studio.

Prevention Coordinator at Bloomington Hospital’s Positive Link Emily Brinegar returns to the show to talk about the ever-increasing HIV/AIDS epidemic in the gay male community. She discusses some of the possible reasons for the crisis and highlights educational programming and resources available to the LGBTQI population. Women's music legendary singer/songwriter and activist Tret Fure talks about her work as Vice President of the Executive Board of the American Federation of Musicians Local 1000 Traveling Musicians' Union and her concert to be held in Indianapolis on March 28 at the Key Cinema. Our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud is back with an archaeological tale on a new edition of "Our View" and Indiana Equality Chair Randy Studt provides a somewhat positive futuristic view of legislative victories in Indiana.

Reverend Candy Holmes from Metropolitan Community Churches in Washington D.C. and member of the planning committee for the People of African Descent Conference of 2008 talks about the history of the MCC Church, her perspectives on religion and the black church and provides updates about this year's conference on a new edition of "The Soul of Us." This year's conference with the theme of "Stepping Out on Faith" is open to all interested friends, allies, members and supporters. NYC singer/songwriter Maxine of Maxine and the Oracles chats about her career and new retrospective album as we feature a couple tracks. Poland, Indiana's Rescue Farm director Jodi S. talks about their no-kill animal rescue non-profit, the animal friends available for adoption, the services they provide as well as volunteer opportunities.

Indiana University alumnus and former Miss Gay Indiana University 1992 "Ginger" gives an interesting overview of pageant history, its recognition as a seriously competitive pageant among the drag circuit and its relevance in educational and academic arenas. Ginger will serve as co-hostess with perennial favorite Ms. Vicki St. James at MGIU 2008 coming up on April 18 at the Indiana University Auditorium. Raven Furies from the Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby is in our studio to talk about the growth of their team, the increasing popularity of roller derby and how derby competition provides a cathartic emotional outlet for women and serves to empower the female competitive spirit. Lylanne Musselman talks about her coming out process in liberal confessions on a new edition of "L Words". Our musical feature is a sneak preview of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" by the Quarryland Men's Chorus, performing at the Unitarian Universalist Church on April 13.

Bloomington High School North counselor and Gay-Straight Alliance student group advisor Greg Chaffin talks about the importance of National Day of Silence celebrations and the support as well as criticism received from parents and students on a new edition of "Youth in Peril". Long time Miss Gay Indiana University participant and hostess Ms. Vicki St. James is in studio to chat about pageant history and this year's event to be held at the IU auditorium on April 18. Former show co host Mark Brostoff and host Helen Harrell discuss the presidential candidates and significant GLBT issues relevant to the upcoming national election on a new edition of "Critical Inqueery." Our featured musical artist is Ellis, with the track "Doin' Fine" from her "Evidence of Joy" album. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies.

Assistant Coordinator of the Indiana Youth Group (IYG) Richard Mills chats about the new leadership and directions being taken by this non-profit youth support organization in their efforts to develop more family-oriented support through educational and outreach programming. Positive Link HIV/AIDS health educator Robin Meleski talks about the link between methamphetamine use and HIV contraction among users. Indiana Equality Chair Randy Studt expresses optimistic enthusiasm about Indiana's increased visibility and relevance in the upcoming presidential election as well as the significance of National Day of Silence celebrations in public schools. Former show co-host and current co-host of bloomingOUT News & Views Victor Kinzer discusses family alienation and finding a "new family" in the BDSM community on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet".

Tri-State Alliance president Wally Paynter returns to talk about the growth of the organization, their new and improved newsletter and some of the events they have planned for summer. He also mentions that TSA is organizing a youth and family training session for community educational and support outreach. Part two of transgender correspondent Ethan's in-depth discussion with his mother about his own transition airs on a new edition of "Transformation Station". Editor of the nationally-recognized blog The Bilerico Project Bil Browning talks about their plans for expansion into the Washington DC and Florida areas and their new Indiana state-focused blog. Bil also brings his own special overview of the presidential candidates to the show. Hear two tracks from our featured musical artist, Nashville singer-songwriter Kelly Zullo on her album "A Case of Truce".

Tri-State Alliance president Wally Paynter returns to talk about the growth of the organization, their new and improved newsletter and some of the events they have planned for summer. He also mentions that TSA is organizing a youth and family training session for community educational and support outreach. Part two of transgender correspondent Ethan's in-depth discussion with his mother about his own transition airs on a new edition of "Transformation Station". Editor of the nationally-recognized blog The Bilerico Project Bil Browning talks about their plans for expansion into the Washington DC and Florida areas and their new Indiana state-focused blog. Bil also brings his own special overview of the presidential candidates to the show. Hear two tracks from our featured musical artist, Nashville singer-songwriter Kelly Zullo on her album "A Case of Truce".

National Women's Music Festival producer Jane Weldon provides an overview of the events planned for this year's festival coming up June 19-22 in Madison, Wisconsin. President of the Indiana Chapter of the National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association Andy Gammill provides some organizational updates and talks about the establishment of the David Adams Scholarship Award named in honor of the late Indiana University journalism professor and faculty advisor to the Indiana Daily Student newspaper David Adams. The award will be given annually to an Indiana journalism student who fairly and accurately represents the LGBTQI community in reporting. President of TransYouth Family Allies Shannon Garcia talks about meeting the needs of increasing numbers of transgender youth and their families and highlights the "Trans Kids ROCK" event to be held this coming Sunday May 18 with support from the the Indiana Youth Group (IYG) in Indianapolis.

Bloomington High School North Counselor Greg Chaffin talks about GLBT student harassment, discrimination, and administrative responses on a new edition of Youth in Peril. Positive Link's Community Health Educator Ashley Farrell presents a thorough overview of the organization's services and their educational outreach efforts. Indy Pride President Scott VanKirk provides further updates about this year's week-long pride celebration and parade coming up June 7-15 in Indianapolis. Co-Director of NW Indiana Rainbow Days Tyona Wesley-Stitt calls in with details about the first ever Gay Pride parade and celebration in Gary, Indiana on June 7. NW Rainbow Days is a new all inclusive organization open to LGBTQ folks, their allies and families that serves as a social venue to celebrate pride and community. Our featured musical artist of the week is Lipstick Conspiracy from their album "Don't Tell a Soul".

Transgender performer and noted trans educator Scott Turner Schofield returns to the show to talk about his latest tour and free-flow performance "Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps". Executive Director of the Ali Forney Center Carl Siciliano talks about the history and goals of the center as well as the services provided by what began as a homeless shelter for LGBT youth and has grown into so much more. Northern Indiana spoken word poet and mom Amy Hedrick talks about being an out parent and political activist and how all of that inspires her creatively. Due to some of the language and FCC regulations we could not air her poetry but poems are available on her MySpace site. Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt phones in to provide an organizational update and shares some of his views about the possible effects the latest California Supreme Court rulings surrounding LGBT marriage and health care will have in Indiana during the next legislative session.

Show begins with a discussion between host Helen Harrell and local lesbian, therapist and practicing Buddhist Shodo about how her life path has led her to the Sanshin Zen Community and her adherence to the teachings of Dogen Zenji on a new edition of "The Soul of Us". President of Indy Pride Scott VanKirk phones in to remind listeners of the week-long pride celebration beginning this Saturday June 7 and provides some event updates. He also discusses pride events as a cultural phenomena that are becoming more recognized and accepted by businesses, professionals and the population in general. Tri-State Alliance President Wally Paynter phones in to talk about the upcoming pride events in the Evansville area and their annual pride picnic to be held on Saturday June 22. Our featured artist of the week is internationally recognized recording artist Kristine W., headliner for this year's Indy Pride Festival. Musical selections are "The Boss" and "I'll Be Your Light".

Raven Furies and Killer Kindness from the Bloomington-based Bleeding Heartland Roller Girls team return to promote their upcoming tournament season that begins Saturday at the Bloomington Sportsplex. They discuss the increasing popularity of roller derby, the addition of men's teams and the high level of acceptance of all individuals regardless of sexual identity or orientation. Lesbian feminist playwright, performer, director and activist Carolyn Gage talks about her plays, musicals and one-woman shows in which she focuses on non-traditional roles for women and reclaims famous lesbians whose stories have been distorted or erased from history as a result of cultural patriarchy. She will perform one of her latest shows "Lesbian Tent Revival" at the upcoming National Women's Music Festival in Wisconsin and the Ohio Lesbian Festival in September.

Bloomington High School North advisor Greg Chaffin is in the studio with BHSN student Dennis Wilson for an informative discussion of the "minefields" of LGBT student dating on a new edition of "Youth in Peril". Fort Wayne area Human Rights Campaign organizer and activist Linda Bentz provides an overview of the development of HRC in her part of the state as well as highlights of the plans for upcoming events and voter initiatives. Victor Kinzer talks about the developing visibility of the leather community on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet" and our featured artist of the week is Jamaican born singer-songwriter Kaz from his "King of the World" album. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Central Media Field Strategist Sarah Kennedy discusses the history of the organization and its main goal of targeting and correcting LGBT bias found in various forms of media. HIV/AIDS health educator Robin Meleski is back to talk about National HIV Testing Day and the importance of STD testing in general. Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt presents a positive spin on state bias crimes legislation and defeat of the anti-marriage amendment that is inevitably going to resurface during the next legislative session in Indiana. On a new edition of "Critical Inqueery" Mark Brostoff and Helen Harrell discuss the importance of pride celebrations and question whether such activities have become a substitute for demanding real change in the LGBTQI fight for civil rights. Our featured musical guests are Michigan singer-songwriters Kate Peterson and Sarah Cleaver of Nervous But Excited.

Owen County resident and Shawnee and Algonquin traditional elder and tribal historian Dark Rain Thom stops by the studio to discuss attitudes held by various tribes toward LGBT folks on a new edition of "The Soul of Us." She also contrasts traditional Native American religious beliefs with Christianity and comments on the state of current Indian welfare. Tri-State Alliance president Wally Paynter calls in with LGBT activist news and updates from the Evansville area, and TransYouth Family Allies president Shannon Garcia provides a "Trans 101" overview of issues related to transgender youth. Our featured artist of the week is Miami native singer-songwriter Steven Franz with "Stay By My Side" and the title cut from his album "Skins & Shirts." bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.

Freelance writer, editor, and photographer Michael Luongo stops by the studio to talk about his latest publication "Gay Travels in the Muslim World." A world traveler, Luongo provides fascinating insight into the sexuality of both gay and straight men as defined within the cultures of several Muslim countries. Professor, actor, author and playwright-in-residence Sharon Bridgforth is back with updates about her latest play "Delta Dandy" currently running in NYC via the black political theatre group Freedom Train Productions. Featured musical artist of the week is French singer Naommon who discusses his latest album "Allnighter", his upcoming premiere on LOGO and his reactions to the American music scene in contrast with that of France. Guest co-host Lylanne Musselman gives a delightful presentation of "The Cat Factor Part I" on a new edition of "L Words".

Executive Director of the GLBT Resource Center of Michiana in South Bend, Indiana Tricia Wainscott talks about the non-profit organization, its history, relevance and importance to their community, and current reorganization. She also mentions the upcoming fund raising event "Pride in the Park" to be held at Potawatami Park in South Bend in September as well as other future development plans. Greg Chaffin discusses the issues surrounding emancipation of LGBT students/youth with Sean and Helen on a new edition of "Youth in Peril" and Mark Brostoff joins Helen in a lively discussion about presidential candidates Obama and McCain on a new edition of "Critical InQueery." bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.

Indianapolis resident and performance artist Jeffrey Barnes returns to the show to talk about his latest play "And He Ran Screaming" to be performed at this year's IndyFringe festival coming up in August. Positive Link's Outreach Coordinator Emily Brinegar stops in to provide educational and volunteer information for those interested in helping with HIV/AIDS efforts. Millie Jackson talks about her attendance at a recent polyamory conference and issues of honesty in relationships, consensual sex and "swingers" vs. polyamory on a new edition of "Heart of Polyamory." Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt phones in the latest updates about IE's planned organizing and lobbying efforts as well as relevant legislation coming up during next legislative session.

Indianapolis based promoters of LGBT artists, musicians and performers and founders of IndyIndie Cathy and Joyce are in studio to talk about their organization, its history and the fun as well as pitfalls involved with coordinating entertainment events. Their third annual "Big TaDo" music and film festival is scheduled for September 6 at Key Cinemas in Indianapolis. IU alum Matt Brunner calls in to tell us about his experiences working as an organizer with the Human Rights Campaign, with the Clinton Campaign in Las Vegas and with state equality organizations in California and New Jersey. President of Indiana Black Pride Tiffany Dow provides an overview of the events scheduled for this year's Black Pride Festival to kick off next weekend in Indianapolis. Our featured musical artist is Midwest transplant, current Northern California resident, singer and dancer Josh Klipp with selections from his album "Won't Stop Now".

Founder of the Metropolitan Community Church and plaintiff in the California marriage case Troy Perry presents an interesting historical overview of religion and the lesbian and gay movement over the years on a new edition of "The Soul of Us". Femme2008 Conference program coordinator Krista Smith talks about the upcoming conference in Chicago August 15-17 and the tenth annual International Drag King Conference and competition in Columbus, Ohio in October. Indianapolis Black Pride President Tiffany Dow phones in with some last minute updates about this year's Black Pride Festival and Wally Paynter updates us on current happenings in lgbt southern Indiana. Our featured musical artists are singing trio Red Molly with selections from their album "Never Been to Vegas". bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies.

Fabulous publisher and editor of the LGBT newspaper "The Word" Ted Fleischaker along with spouse and webmaster extraordinaire Ivan are in-studio to talk about the paper's history, changes over the years and the overall thrills and pitfalls associated with the newspaper business particularly in the LGBT arena. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Executive Director and Senior Producer of GroundSpark Debra Chasnoff talks about the educational impact of "It's Elementary" and the latest follow up film "It's Still Elementary". The second film revisits the teachers and students featured in the first film and is a call to action for parents and educators about the importance of continued work toward safe and inclusive schools.

Bloomington High School North counselor Greg Chaffin and local high school junior Dennis Wilson are in-studio to discuss the plight of homeless and runaway LGBT youth on a new edition of "Youth in Peril". Indianapolis resident, Lambda Legal board member and co-founder of the annual Indiana Benefit Dinner Linda Perdue calls in with organizational updates as well as information related to this year's Dinner to be held on September 12 in Indianapolis. Victor Kinzer talks about safe words and safe relationships on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet" and our featured musical artist is the female rock band Sister Funk from their third album "Gossip". bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.

Health educator Robin Meleski discusses HIV and the law, highlighting both state and federal regulations and personal liabilities. Mark Brostoff and Helen Harrell debate the issues surrounding gender identity and sexual orientation as they relate to the most recent Olympic games in Beijing on a new edition of "Critical Inqueery". Abigail Sewell presents another powerful poetry reading on "A Road for the Roadless" and Chair of Indiana Equality (IE) Randy Studt gives an overview of significant issues relevant to the upcoming presidential election in November and talks about IE's involvement with voter registration and support for various pride celebrations and other LGBT events around the state. Our featured musical artists of the week are singer-songwriters KC and Sinn, known collectively as Nekked, with a track from their album "A Barrier of Skin".

Our gay religion segment "The Soul of Us" features Pastor Kevin Konkle of the Indianapolis-based True Love Christian Fellowship, who talks about his LGBT-affirming church and the ever-expanding Affirming Apostolic national organization in which he serves as Senior Vice Chair. President of TransYouth Family Allies Shannon Garcia provides important information about finding healthcare providers for transgender and gender-variant youth. President of Tri-State Alliance Wally Paynter calls in with updates from the Evansville area and talks about their community and university outreach efforts as well as the local support they receive from the local sheriff who is speaking at the PFLAG meeting on September 16. Our featured musical artists are Midwestern hip hop/soul singers God-des & She from their album "Stand UP". We also feature a brief excerpt of lesbian comic Kelli Dunham with "Kelli in a Kick Line" from her "Almost Pretty" release.

In The Life Media executive director Michelle Kristel provides an historical overview of the PBS show "In The Life" and highlights their in-depth coverage of LGBTQI issues surrounding the 9/11 tragedy as well as providing some insights into future programming and format changes. Puerto Rican native and current Columbus, Indiana resident Carlos Cruz talks about being Latino and gay in rural southern Indiana. Lylanne Musselman relates an entertaining tale about transitioning from straight married life to her first lesbian love in "Finding Myself" on a new edition of "L Words". Fort Wayne resident and HRC representative Linda Bentz updates listeners about their "Voter Empowerment Weekend" to be held September 27. Our featured musical artist is Wollenberg Records founder and musician Richard Cortez from his album "Craving Something Beautiful".

On a new edition of "Youth in Peril" Bloomington High School North advisor Greg Chaffin is back with information related to "morality clauses" in teacher contracts and how such clauses create an environment of fear among teachers and prevent the development of positive role models for LGBTQI students. Millie Jackson provides an overview of the many definitions of polyamory on a new edition of "The Heart of Polyamory". Executive Director of the LGBT Resource Center of Michiana Tricia Wainscott calls in with some regional updates and highlights their upcoming "Pride in the Park" event to be held October 4. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.

RJO Artist Relations and Management boss Rich Overton talks about the world of queer music and the industry of queer artist promotion. Corinne Datchi-Phillips stops by the studio to give an overview of her new gender focused segment "La vie au feminin" to debut in October. Ashley Farrell from Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link program provides an overview of the increasing HIV/AIDS crisis and the Latino Project developed to address both sexuality and STD education among the latina/o community. Artistic Chair and Board Member of the Pride of Indy Band Aaron Rambo phones in with information about their free concert to be held September 28 at Indiana University's Alumni Hall sponsored by bloomingOUT and IU's undergraduate LGBTQI student group OUT. Indiana Equality chair Randy Studt talks about the upcoming elections, voter registration and the importance of voting. Our featured musical artist is singer-songwriter Catie Curtis from her album "Sweet Life".

Equality Forum founder and executive director Malcolm Lazin discusses the national and international educational focus of this non-profit civil rights organization. Taking its roots from Philadelphia Pride Fest in 1993, Equality Forum now produces documentary films, coordinates an annual LGBT history month celebration and hosts the largest annual international LGBT rights forum. Indianapolis resident and couples therapist who specializes in LGBT couples' counseling Michelle O'Mara provides an overview of her goals for her new segment to begin airing on the show in December. President of Tri-State Alliance Wally Paynter phones in with the latest happenings in the Evansville area. IU student and organizer of "Gay Bagels" Ryne Shadday gives an overview of this local Bloomington queer and ally social event and highlights some planned changes. Our featured musical guest is the brand-new all-female local band The Ladyquakes, who perform live in our studio.

Co-founder and managing partner of Renna Communications Cathy McElrath Renna talks about the tenth anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder. She highlights her personal activism on behalf of LGBTQI victims nationally and discusses why Shepard's case became special as opposed to being just another victim. Sandy Myers from Panache Dance Studio stops by to tell listeners about their new "open, lead and follow" dance classes that specialize in same gender partner dancing instruction. Lylanne Musselman reflects upon her childhood and parental relationships in "Unexpected Musings" on a new edition of "L Words". Fort Wayne Indiana Human Rights Campaign representative Linda Bentz phones with some regional updates about their on going "Campaign for Change" and "Vote Early" programming. Our featured artist is Nashville, Tennessee singer-songwriter Tracy Rice from her album "Truth".

Judge Christine Talley Haseman of the Monroe Circuit Court Seat 9 stops by the studio to discuss her campaign for re-election and highlights some of her caseload experiences in family law, small claims and protective orders. Her opponent, out lesbian candidate Elizabeth Cure will appear on our October 30 show. Bloomington North High School Counselor Greg Chaffin talks about the role religion plays in the lives of LGBTQI youth on a new edition of "Youth in Peril". Author, playwright and winner of the Reva Shiner Play Contest Johnna Addams discusses her winning play "Sans Merci" scheduled for its world premiere run at the Bloomington Playwrights Project October 23 through November 8. Ms. Addams and her play will be honored at the theatre on October 24. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies.

Bloomington resident, Indiana University graduate student and psychologist Corinne Datchi-Philips talks about the status of women in politics around the world and in the U.S. on the premiere edition of "La vie au feminine". Mark Brostoff and Helen Harrell review the vice presidential debate and the upcoming presidential election in general on a new edition of "Critical Inquiry". Health educator Robin Meleski highlights the issues surrounding the alarming increase in HIV/AIDS infection rates among the Latina/o community. Chair of Indiana Equality Randy Studt with an update on statewide advocacy issues, national political race coverage, and commentary on the recent double murder of two gay men in Indianapolis noting that Indiana is one of only five states without some type of hate crimes law. Our featured artist is musician/actor/songwriter Morry Campbell from his album "Long Way Home". Hosted by Helen Harrell and guest host Greg Chaffin.

E. Patrick Johnson highlights his career as a performance artist, his southern roots and talks about his latest book "Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South". Johnson is director of Graduate Studies with the Performance Studies program and Chair of African-American Studies at Northwestern University and will perform his book adaptation "Pouring Tea: Black Gay Men of the South Tell Their Tales" at Indiana University on November 3. Out lesbian candidate for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Seat 9 Elizabeth Cure stops by the studio to talk about her current campaign, her legal and social experiences and vision for change if she should be elected. Our resident gay storyteller Jim Doud is back on a new edition of "Our View" with an autobiographical tale about small town politics.

Caela Wood, Assistant Minister of the First United Church in Bloomington, Indiana returns to the show to discuss the decision made by her church to become an "officially" welcoming congregation to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. First United is the first local church to take such an official congregational position and one of only a few within the United Church of Christ's national membership. President of TransYouth Family Allies Shannon Garcia provides helpful information about finding the right counselor for your transgender child and family. Garcia is herself a mother of six including a beautiful 8-year-old affirmed daughter born a male. Indiana University student and treasurer of IU's LGBTQI student group Kadie and Taylor from IU's Women's Student Association stop by the studio to tell listeners about the upcoming celebration of "Lesbopalooza" on November 15 at Collins Living Learning Center.

Undergraduate student intern with the GLBTSSS office at Indiana University Erica Rezendes stops by the studio to inform listeners of the Transgender Remembrance Day vigil and celebration to be held on November 20 at Rachael's Cafe in Bloomington. Secretary of the Native American Graduate Students Association Becca Riall and President of the American Indian Student Association Nathen Steininger highlight upcoming events being held during November in honor of Native American Heritage Month and the organizing efforts to establish a Native American Community Center in Bloomington. Becca and Nathen also address Native American attitudes and issues concerning the traditional Thanksgiving holiday celebration. Lylanne Musselman reflects upon the legacies of grandmas then and now on a new edition of "L Words". Co-directors of the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival Pam Powell and Mark Harper phone in with information about this year's festival happening November 14-16 at the IUPUI Campus Center.

President of TransYouth Family Allies Shannon Garcia stops by the studio to talk about the importance of Transgender Remembrance Day and the memorial held at Rachael's Cafe in Bloomington on November 20. Regular correspondent Millie Jackson and "PolyNexus" founder Cassaundra Huskey are in studio to define polyamory from their perspectives and highlight some of the topics they will address on future editions of "The Heart of Polyamory." Planned Parenthood Health Outreach Coordinator and Community AIDS Action Group representative Larisa highlights the events celebrating the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day coming up on December 1 and also addresses educational issues surrounding the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis. Our featured artist is the San Francisco-based all-trans band "Lipstick Conspiracy" from their latest album "Alibi".

In our Thanksgiving Day special, psychologist Corinne Datchi-Phillips juxtaposes the concept of celebrating thankfulness with the sometimes abysmal state of women nationally and internationally in a lively holiday conversation. Dine' Wesley Thomas discusses the impact of HIV/AIDS in the lives of Native Americans. Our featured musical artist is New York singer-songwriter and Native American Roger Kuhn, a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.

Newly-appointed, openly gay Rector of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington Reverend Charlie Dupree highlights his own spiritual journey and discusses the progressions and divisions in the church as well as providing an overview of current religious trends in our community and culture on a new edition of "The Soul of Us". Indianapolis therapist Michelle O'Mara provides some insights into holiday depression and makes constructive suggestions for coping with normal pressures as well as those specific to the LGBTQI community. Panache Dance Studio owner Sandy Myers and competitive dancer Tom Slater stop by to talk about their welcoming classes and same-sex dancing instruction. Animal advocate Jodi Schermerhorn phones in with updates about current happenings at her queer-run Rescue Farm and highlights some of the animals available for adoption.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we go on-location in a WFHB exclusive at Bloomington's own Annual World AIDS Day Ceremony of Remembrance and Celebration. President of the local Community AIDS Action Group Tammy Dutkowski presides over the 15th annual ceremony as real people pay tribute to loved ones lost to and living with HIV/AIDS, in Bloomington's Fountain Square Ballroom. Organizers of the upcoming Midwest Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Conference to be held in February on the Indiana University Bloomington campus join us in the studio: chair of the Publicity Committee Bethany Lister and Finance Committee chair Greg Ruhland. Killer Kindness from the Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls stops by to talk about their winning season, expanded teams and the upcoming fundraiser at Rachael's Cafe on December 13.

Bloomington North High School counselor Greg Chaffin is back with a discussion about academically at-risk LGBTQI students on a new edition of "Youth in Peril". Victor Kinzer talks about the differences between the queer and straight BDSM communities on a new edition of "Coming Out of the Deviant's Closet". South Bend resident and health educator Robin Meleski calls in with some updates about the current failures of HIV/AIDS vaccines; and chair of the party committee for the Bloomington LGBTQI Pride Film Festival Keith Romaine stops by with some highlights of this year's event scheduled for January 24-26 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. Our featured musical artist is Kansas City native and Nashville recording artist, folk-pop singer-songwriter Joe Croker with two tracks from his album "Grace and Trespasses".

Actor, comedian and show favorite Jason Stuart calls in with personal updates, his take on current politics and ever humorous observations about life in general. Stuart also highlights his upcoming appearance as part of the comic act "Queer Riot" along with Vidur Kapur, Marga Gomez and Julie Goldman at the Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay and Ally Conference coming up in February 2009 at Indiana University Bloomington. Co-organizer of the Ohio Chapter of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (an activist group for lesbians over 60) Jan Greisinger discusses organizational history and philosophy, current issues and goals and the regional gathering planned for July 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Vietnam veteran and member of Veterans Against the War Tim Bagwell presents his views about the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, war in the Middle East, and the educational impact of the Kelly School of Business's awarding the Pollard Chair to General Peter Pace, who has been outspoken in his disapproval of homosexuality. Tim also purports that ROTC programs are a perfect example of military discrimination against LGBT individuals and believes that this discrimination in an academic environment reputed to be free of such bias is a disservice to students and counter to a free and open educational environment.

Founding member of and performer with America's "favorite dragapella beautyshop quartet" The Kinsey Sicks Irwin Keller provides an historical overview of the group's beginnings, their continued successes and highlights their upcoming performance at the Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay and Ally Conference 2009 to be held in February at Indiana University Bloomington. Navajo native, Academic Dean, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Vice President of Academic & Student Programs at Dine' College in Arizona Wesley Thomas talks about traditional thought versus western educational concepts as relates to current LGBTQI and "two spirit" identity among native youth. Thomas also discusses the state of queer marriage as supported or not by tribal councils.