The Gaily Show

The Gaily Show

Weekdays 2-3 PM

The Gaily Show
The Gaily Show

The Gaily Show is a daily progressive news and talk show with verifiable facts and progressive analysis that is tailor-made for the queer and allied community. It is one of the only daily shows of its kind in the country! GLAAD Media Award nominees John Parker and Jim Pounds are your hosts for an unapologetic hour-long program talking with leading legislators, authors, journalists, health care providers, radio hosts, researchers, activists, and more. Tune in Monday-Saturday from 2pm - 3pm CST. Or you can watch it on our YouTube channel (@TheGailyShow). Plus, find our episodes everywhere you stream your podcasts. And be sure to check out our companion show, This Queer Book Saved My Life at https://thisqueerbook.com.

Joyful Noise and Significant Other

Craig Johnson returns to the Gaily Show to talk about Joyful Noise which opens tonight at Bucket Brigade in St. Paul. Plus, Max Wojtanowicz joins us to discuss the gay rom com Significant Other which opens at Lyric Arts this May. For tickets to Joyful Noise: https://www.bucketbrigadetheater.com/joyful-noise/ For tickets to Significant Other: https://www.lyricarts.org/significant-other

Gender Justice: Transgender Training 101

It’s our weekly Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode and we have Gender Justice’s Noah Parrish (Communications Director) and Monica Meyer (Political Director and Trans Equity Trainer), who will share their Trans Equity training! A perfect opportunity to connect with Gender Justice’s excellent educational resources. Learn more about Gender Justice’s trainings here: https://www.genderjustice.us/work/trans-equity-trainings/ and their advocacy…

Windy City Times’ Jake Wittich

Managing Editor for the Windy City Times’ Jake Wittich returns to the show to break down their recent reporting on the LGBTQ community. Read Jake’s reporting here: https://windycitytimes.com/author/jake-wittich/. Stay up-to-date with all of Windy City Times award-winning journalism here: https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters/

Supreme Court Could Make “Don’t Say Gay” the law of the land

The Supreme Court will hear a case today that could make “Don’t Say Gay” the law all across the country. Both Christian and Muslim religious groups are asking for a verdict that will create such confusion in schools that they will end LGBTQ curriculum completely.

This Is It closes its door, Trump’s anti-LGBTQ trade policy, and “Is It Extreme”

The oldest LGBTQ bar in Wisconsin has closed. Trump/Vance wants the UK to repeal anti-hate speech laws if they want a trade deal with the US. Alabama passes its own “Don’t Say Gay” bill for all grades. MAGA turns on Rep. Nancy Mace. Plus, a new Gaily Show segment: “Is it Left-Wing Extremism?”

Tio and Tio: The Ring Bearers and Gay the Pray Away

Joining us today: Emmy winner Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellithon Garcia-Mathews’ new book Tio and Tio: The Ring Bearers came out this week (April 15)! Inspired by their wedding and their nephews’ role in the wedding, it’s a sweet story about love, family, responsibilities, and culture. Order it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780593752586 Plus, Audie and Earphone award-winning…

A Queer Theory of the State

In this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode, Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke returns to the Gaily Show to discuss how Queer Theory can shape our politics and create the government we need. His book is A Queer Theory of State and you can find it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9783982389462. Connect with Samuel at his website: https://samuelcloweshuneke.com and…

Chris Pappas’ Run for Senate, the White House’s Pronoun Obsession, and Maine v Trump

White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade, Christopher Kane is back with his new reporting on Chris Pappas who is running for the open Senate seat in New Hampshire. The White House and Airforce are obsessed with pronouns. And Maine vs. Trump heats up. Read Christopher’s reporting here: https://www.washingtonblade.com/author/christopher-kane/ Learn more about the Washington Blade…

The Gaily Show – April 15, 2025

Guest Host Ellie Krug today!

On today’s Gaily Show, guest host Ellie Krug from The Illegal Trans Woman on AM950 fills in for John and Jim in a can’t-miss episode.