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In a special edition of bOUT2 we get a live in-studio performance from the Bloomington band The Ladyquakes, rocking out on their original songs "Child", "Game of Questions", and "Emotionally Unavailable". 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.

Bisexual activist and author of “Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World” Robyn Ochs discusses bisexuality, the importance of activism and the publication of a new edition of her book. Between the two editions 73 countries are represented, sharing the opinions and attitudes of hundreds of bisexuals and allies from around the world. 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 Harrell and Byron Craig cover current news items, discuss Byron’s academic career and debate issues around Obama’s presidency, racism, homophobia and the general state of current affairs in the United States. Our featured musical artist is Mike Rickard from his album “Sweat”. 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 are back in our studio with information relevant to LGBTQ retirees about the various pitfalls of the Medicaid system for couples who are ineligible to marry. Tips are also provided about financial planning for those who are still many years from retirement. 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 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.

Helen and Sean cover various news items and discuss some of the topics of particular interest to the queer community that have occurred during 2009 as well as make some predictions for 2010. Our featured musical artist is queer Native American singer-songwriter Roger Kuhn with “Every Year Around Xmas Time,” “I Heard There Was a Star,” and “Under the Mistletoe.” 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.