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Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux talk about the latest queer news and chat with New York-based gay hip-hop musician Lester Greene about his music and his forthcoming album "The Greenhouse Effect". bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Bloomington residents Jim Doud and Glenn Lassiter discuss the importance of appropriate estate planning for LGBTQI couples. Because queer couples are denied the right to marry in most states, they are left vulnerable to excessive inheritance taxes and challenges to wills and testaments. This makes it difficult to protect one’s own property rights and the rights of surviving partners. LGBTQ couples are generally denied automatic rights to survivorship except in states that allow same sex marriage or comparable civil unions and domestic partner policies. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean talk with diversity educator Jessica Pettit about the workshops she is presenting at Campus Pride's "Out and Greek Conference" currently being held at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Pettit discusses traditional homophobia and transphobia within sororities and fraternities as well as the more positive changes she sees in acceptance and tolerance occurring within these closed social networks. Featured artist is New York-based singer-songwriter Robin Rene’ with two selections from her album “spirit.rocks.sexy”. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Guest hosts Lylanne Musselman and Kay Johnson join Helen Harrell for a chat with Talina and Master Wolf from the Indianapolis chapter of the National Leather Association. Lylanne is a professor, poet, writer and bloomingOUT regular, and Kay Johnson is a scientist and transgender activist. Join us for a fascinating conversation that covers major aspects of the BDSM community from socializing and community outreach/fund raising efforts to proper etiquette, leadership positions, fetish groups and safety issues. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. On bOUT2 we talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Director of the groundbreaking documentary film “Two Spirit” Lydia Nibley joins Helen and Sean to discuss the film that relates the story of the murder of Fred Martinez and provides updates about the powerful national reception it is receiving. The world premiere will be held at the Starz Denver Film Festival on November 21 to include participation by the Matthew Shepard Foundation, Two-Spirit Society of Denver and PFLAG of Colorado. Background music for the film was contributed by rock icon and activist Patti Smith and the Smithsonian Institute will hold several screenings and discussions in both NYC and Washington in 2010. The 2010 Creating Change Conference will also hold a focal screening and discussion of the film in Dallas in February. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Helen and Sean kick off the show with some news items of interest and are later joined by author and playwright Keith Stern who discusses his new book “Queers in History: The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Historical Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders” that includes an impressive foreword by Sir Ian McKellen. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Sean and Helen report on some of the latest news headlines and then are joined in studio by ardent supporter of both bloomingOUT and bOUT2, Bloomington resident and noted astrologer Gail Fairfield. Gail discusses the different types of astrology, provides some information about the origins of astrological practice and describes how various elements are incorporated into predictive readings. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Indiana University PhD student, associate instructor in the Department of Applied Health Science and project coordinator with the Center for Sexual Health Promotion Phillip Schnarrs discusses his research of discrimination related to health issues. Previous research has evidenced a significant connection between health disparities as they intersect with sexual orientation and gender and similar differentials reflected in ethnic populations where they are in the cultural minority. Schnarrs' research results will be applicable to the development of educational programs in addressing problematic social/health movements and easing the frequency of such crises as the HIV/AIDS pandemic. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Indiana University optometry professor and author of more than fifteen books and novels Terry Pinaud talks about the techniques of writing, what inspires him, and provides a real glimpse into the mind of a successful novelist. A native of Iran, he also provides an overview of Iranian politics and daily life for some of its citizenry. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

National LGBTQ & Coming Out Day Equality March organizers Dee Hupp and Aaron Phoenix provide plans and highlights of this local Bloomington event planned for October 11 on the courthouse square from 2-4 pm. The event is intended to coincide with the Equality March in Washington, DC and to celebrate local LGBTQI folks on National Coming Out Day. The activities include informational booths, various entertainment, a march and a follow up party at Rachael’s Café with more music and entertainment. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.