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Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast

Outward, Slate"s queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.

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49:43

Chase Strangio on Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/02/19

In this episode, Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci sit down with ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio to unpack the strategy behind the latest legal fights over trans healthcare, passports, and military service. They explore how the language of Trump’s executive orders are more overtly cruel than his last administration, what this progression signals policy-wise, and how we can think about the road ahead for caring and protecting each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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34:56

A Trans Military Member Speaks Out

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/02/12

In this episode, Christina Cauterucci speaks with Sasha Buchert, Counsel and Nonbinary and Transgender Rights Project Director at Lambda Legal, and Geirid Morgan, a trans Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, about the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military. Sasha walks us through Lambda Legal’s case challenging the ban and the broader constitutional implications, while Geirid shares her personal experience navigating shifting policies, coming out while in service, and

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45:45

Creating A Home for Trans Surgery Recovery

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/02/05

This week, Jules Gill-Peterson sits down with Owen Dempsey, the founder of Quest Healing House, a post-op recovery home providing safe, affordable lodging and wraparound support for transmasculine people. They discuss how Quest House, began, the urgent need for trans-led recovery spaces, and how the project has grown to meet community needs. Dempsey shares their vision for a future where no trans person has to heal alone—and why it’s so critical to talk about transition as an ongoing, years-long

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43:24

Breaking Down Emilia Perez: Backlash, Awards Buzz,...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/01/29

Bryan, Jules, and Christina take on the troubling transphobia in Emilia Pérez, the movie that has received 13 Oscar nominations this awards season. They explore why it’s heavily nominated in this political climate. They also unpack the backlash to the film and the backlash to that backlash, exploring why some defend Emilia Pérez despite its flaws.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:26

Meta’s New Rules: Embracing Homophobic and...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/01/22

Host Christina Cauterucci sits down with WIRED senior writer Kate Knibbs to unpack Meta’s alarming internal shifts, including its embrace of right-wing ideologies, the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and the policy changes that permit hate speech against gay and trans people. Together, they discuss why these changes are happening, how they align with broader political trends, and what it all signals about the future of tech, media, and LGBTQ+ rightsLearn more about

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38:13

Bisexual Dads, Awkward Art, and Transphobic Families:...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/01/15

This we’re diving into the delightful chaos of queer life with an advice-packed episode! Bryan, Christina, and our guest host Outward Producer Palace Shaw, tackle the perplexing world of bisexual dads navigating dating apps, strategies for dealing with transphobic relatives during family gatherings, the dos and don’ts of art-gifting etiquette, and whether to make a messy disclosure to new partners.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:20

Conversion Therapy and Survival with Lucas Wilson

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/01/08

Bryan Lowder talks with writer and scholar Lucas Wilson about his new book, Shame Sex: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy. They chat about Wilson’s experience navigating same-sex attraction while on an evangelical path, experiencing conversion therapy, and the complicated relationships he experienced along the way. He also shares powerful stories from other survivors and explores the enduring harm of these practices, offering a poignant look at resilience, shame, and healing.Learn more about

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59:23

Actor Jeff Hiller on Death Sex and Money

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2025/01/01

This week, we’re excited to share an episode of Death, Sex & Money with Anna Sale. In this conversation, Anna talks with Jeff Hiller, the gay actor known for his role in Somebody Somewhere. Jeff shares insights on his career, navigating faith and queerness, and finding joy in adulthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:35

‘Queer’ on Screen: Luca Guadagnino’s Take on Desire,...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/12/18

This week, Christina Cauterucci and Bryan Lowder are joined by guest host Jeff Bloomer to discuss the new film Queer from director Luca Guadagnino based on William S. Burroughs’ groundbreaking novel of the same name. They explore the themes of desire, alienation, and the director’s approach to queer intimacy- and most importantly whether the sex scenes deliver.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:09

How Lesbian Artists Turned Renaissance Ruins Into...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/12/11

This week, Christina Cauterucci explores the intimate connections between queer identity and the natural world with Bryn Mawr professor Kate Thomas. In this episode, we journey through the lives of Florence Blood and Princess Ghika, two enigmatic lesbians who found self-expression, love, and freedom renovating their Italian Renaissance estate at the turn of the 20th century- creating an enchanting landscape to host lesbian artists and thinkers of the time. Thomas unpacks how their landscapes reflect

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42:27

Masculinity and Muscles with Michael Andor Brodeur

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/12/04

This week, Bryan Lowder chats with Michael Andor Brodeur, author of Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle, to unpack the complex intersections of fitness, masculinity, and queer identity. From the sweaty intimacy of the gym to the charged symbolism of muscle, Brodeur examines how bodies become sites of desire, power, and transformation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:36

What Southern LGBTQ History Can Teach Us

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/11/20

In this episode, host Jules Gill-Peterson speaks with the co-founders of Invisible Histories about their groundbreaking work preserving the rich, often overlooked history of queer life in the American South. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities face growing threats, safeguarding these stories is more urgent than ever. Together, they discuss how archiving resilience, joy, and everyday lives challenges erasure and ensures these vital narratives inspire future generations. Learn more about your ad

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42:14

Now What Do We Do? Mark Joseph Stern Answers Our...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/11/13

This week, Christina Cauterucci sits down with Slate’s own Mark Joseph Stern to tackle the mounting concerns facing the LGBTQ+ community as the Trump administration takes shape. In a candid conversation, they delve into the ripple effects this shift could have on issues like abortion rights, trans healthcare, and marriage equality, reflecting on the potential setbacks that may lie ahead- and what we can do to prepare ourselves and our community.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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39:21

Gays in the Woods: History and Identity with Ben Miller

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/11/06

In this episode, historian Ben Miller chats with Bryan Lowder about the surprising ways white gay men have romanticized the idea of the 'primitive' in their search for utopia. Ben shares stories about key figures like Harry Hay and the radical gay activism of the 70s that centered a 'back to the land' fantasy that relied on racialized fantasies of the past. Together, they explore how these fantasies shaped identities and political movements, revealing the strange allure of these ideas and their

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43:00

The Amicus Brief for U.S. v. Skrmetti with co-author...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/10/23

On December 4th, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that could decide the fate of gender-affirming care for trans people across the country. Outward’s own Jules Gill Peterson contributed to an amicus brief for the case, a document that provides expertise and historical context to assist the court in making it’s decision. In this episode, Bryan and Christina reunite with Jules to break down her contributions to the document and dive into the history of transition and

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46:28

Surviving Hate and Finding Joy as a Trans Teen with...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/10/02

Outward hosts Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci sit down with reporter and author Nico Lang to chat about their new book ‘American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era’. Nico’s book is a vivid and moving portrait of eight trans and nonbinary teenagers across the country, following their daily triumphs, struggles, and all that encompasses growing up trans in America today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:00

Fighting for Non-Binary Inclusivity in Athletics with...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/09/25

In this episode, Outward hosts Jules Gill-Peterson, Bryan Lowder, and Christina Cauterucci sit down with non-binary marathoner Cal Calamia to talk about their journey into competitive racing. Cal shares how they first got into running and how their experiences as a non-binary, trans-masculine athlete have shaped their advocacy. From battling outdated USADA regulations on hormone therapy to pushing for non-binary categories in major marathons, Cal gives insight into the work they do to make

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34:02

The LGBTQ Moments and Misses at the DNC with Madeline...

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/09/18

In this episode, guest host Daisy Rosario talks to ‘What’s Next’ producer Madeline Ducharme about her experience at the DNC. They break down the queerest moments and examine the Democratic party’s queer agenda.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:16

Kamala Harris’ Record on Trans Rights wit S.I....

Outward: Slate"s LGBTQ podcast ·

2024/09/11

This week Christina speaks to journalists S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Reisman about their Slate article Kamala Harris’ Surprising Record on Trans Rights. From the national conference she convened to counter the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defense, to her denial of gender-affirming surgery for an incarcerated trans person, a look back on key moments in Kamala Harris’ career reveal a complicated political track record on trans rights.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:37

Could the Kids Online Safety Act Harm Queer Youth?

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2024/09/04

This week Bryan, Jules, and Christina are joined by reporter Jasmine Mithani to talk about the Kids Online Safety Act. While protecting children from harmful material online seems like a win for everyone, some LGBTQ organizations fear that KOSA would be used to shut down LGBTQ+ content online and take away important resources for queer youth. Podcast production by Palace Shaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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