WFHB FireHouse Broadcasting

Former Bloomington trans activist Bree Hartlage is now chair of the board of directors for the International Foundation for Gender Education. She discusses the importance of education in achievement of trans acceptance and highlights some of the outreach and programming efforts provided by this country’s oldest trans organization founded in 1978. Actor, producer and director Doug Spearman makes a return visit to the show to talk about the needed financial support of the queer community in producing and promoting quality lesbian, gay and trans movies and TV shows . Co-founders of the Bloomington-based drag king troupe Gender Studs Katie Schweighofer and Jenna Basiliere talk about the art of drag king performance, the success of the troupe over the past year and upcoming local performances. 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.