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The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah: Mon-Fri: 6AM-10AM PT 9AM-1PM Eastern on CHANNEL Q. Come join us on the first LGBTQ Radio station where we discuss pop culture, news, politics and celebrity interviews with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. We bring a unique perspective as a gay man(AJ) and lesbian(Mikalah) to the world around us and bring a party with a purpose every morning to you!

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67:59

12/19 Pete Buttigieg for 2024?

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/19

We are back! Today AJ and Mikalah discuss ginger bread cookies stir! Pete Buttigieg running for something, but what? Would he be a great President? Gen Z schooling Millennials and so much more!

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72:13

12/16 Single In The Holidays

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/16

Shar Jossell and Ryan Basham are filling in for AJ and Mikalah and they are bringing the single perspective to the show!Today we discuss how to support men that suffer in silence, in light of tWitch Boss passing. Also, why the fight is not over even though the Respect for Marriage Act passed. and so much more! Special guests: Chase Anderson - Queer Black psychiatrist at University of California in San Francisco Brian Femminella - LGBTQ+ Advocate, tech entrepreneur and U.S. Army Officer

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67:30

12/13 TikTok Expose Them All

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2022/12/13

Mikalah is back and is join by Pop culture commentary Shar Jossell! Today we talk about Mayor Bass declaring state of emergency over homelessness crisis and it sounds like solution is brewing! Also, America Girl is in hot water, but is it an understandable point? And Mikalah and Shar discuss what almost turning 35 means to them! Special guest: Raphe Sonenshein - Executive director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at California State University, Los Angeles.

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70:30

12/12 Phone Calls On a Plane?

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/12

Happy Monday! AJ and Mikalah are out, but we have a treat - Pop culture pundit Shar Jossell and Political analyst Ryan Basham guest host. Europe will allowed phone calls on a plane, but do we really want that? For Money Monday's, online returns might just be a thing from the past! Plus, this trans man is asking "I’m a trans man who doesn’t want to transition medically or socially. Am I betraying my community?" Shar and Ryan have thoughts and so much more! Special Guest: Lauren Beitelspacher -

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67:53

12/9 Do We All Experience Lesbian Bed Death?

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2022/12/09

We celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act, and what you need to know! Also, are you secretly being "quiet promoted"? Plus, what is lesbian bed death and is no couple safe? Special Guests: Christopher Kane - White House correspondent from Washington Blade Dr. Stefani Goerlich - Sex & Relationships-focused Kink Affirming Therapist, Award winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients. Ana Goehner - Bilingual career strategist. Sebastian Gonzalez - Dancer,

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72:32

12/8 Brittney Griner is Coming Home!

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/08

Its is a beautiful day! Two breaking news made the day of our community! Brittney Griners was release from Russian prison and she is coming home! Also, the Congress House gives final approval to Respect for Marriage Act and we couldn't be more excited! We have a full circle moment with Alex Reimer on Brittney Griner coming home! Plus, it is Therapy Thursday and we talk about how music helps us with our work outs and we celebrate our Pansexual community! Special Guests: Joy Allen - The Chair of

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69:16

12/7 Is the Law Closing in on Billionaires

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/07

Oooh Trump's organization, and Elon Musk are all in legal trouble and we are bringing you two brilliant attorneys breaking down the mess. Also, Democrats just expanded their Senate majority, so now what? Plus, a teen needs advice from us older gays, how can he know who to flirt with? Special Guests: Paula Canny - SF Attorney. Lisa Bloom, Civil Rights attorney. Richard Fowler - Political Commentator

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69:15

12/6 Surviving the Tripledemic

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/06

So it looks like numbers are going on up on COVID, the flue and RSV, but are we in a tripledemic and do we actually need to worry? Also, Is your cat climbing your Christmas tree non stop? Doc. Halligan has the tricks to keep our pets safe from the Xmas tree! Plus so much more! Special guests: Dr. James Simmons - Doctor Nurse Practitioner. Doc. Halligan - Celebrity veterinarian

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69:21

12/5 Sadness and Sorrow in New York

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/05

Happy Monday! AJ tries the Pilk challenge, Pepsi and milk! Is it good? Also, it is Money Monday, money red flags to look out for in a potential partner. And on a more serious note; gay New Yorkers are living in fear, one survivor of a recent attack shares his experience. Plus, New York City Council Member joins The Morning Beat on how we need to come together as a community to fight hatred. Special Guests: Dr. Rachel Needle - Licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist. She is the owner of

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62:54

12/2 Bloody Hell Is About Time

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/12/02

We are really hoping for a four day work week! So, we are making the case with the lead researcher on the study! Also, are the discriminatory restrictions against gay & bisexual men donating blood finally being lifted? An infectious disease expert joins us. Plus, so much more! Special Guest: Dr. Joe Gastaldo - System medical director of infectious diseases at OhioHealth, based in Columbus, Ohio. Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College and the trial’s lead researcher

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73:09

12/1 PrEP Game Changer

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2022/12/01

Is the first day of December and we are so ready for Christmas! First we celebrate World AIDS Day with our fav Dr. James Simmons as we continue to breakdown the stigma of HIV. For Therapy Thursday, what to do if you feel guilty after setting boundaries? Plus, we are here for all the holiday movies starting with A Hollywood Christmas Produce by actor Christina Moore. Special Guests: Jessie Borelli - Professor of Psychological Science at UC Irvine and the Clinical Director of Compass Therapy. Dr

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69:45

11/30 Can We Exhale Now that The Respect for Marriage...

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/11/30

It is a big day in the community the Respect for Marriage Act passed the Senate, but is same marriage equality in the clear? Samuel- Garrett Patte, brings the passion and hope to the conversation on our Red ,White, and Q . Also, we have a QUEEN join us, Miss Nevada, the first out Miss Nevada! Plus, so much more! Special guests: Samuel- Garrett Patte - Equality California Managing Director of External Affairs. Heather Renner, the first openly gay Miss Nevada

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72:23

11/29 Sex Dream Meanings Reveal!

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/11/29

Sex dreams are common, but why do people in relationships rarely dream about their own partners? A dream analyst breaks it all down. Also, cuffing season is here, but is this new way of connecting actually a sign of unhealthy emotional intelligence? A licensed therapist weighs in. Plus, a straight guy is teasing us, are we into it or should he get a hobby? Special guests: Lauri Quinn Loewenberg - Professional Dream Analyst and Pin Up Artist. Shadeen Francis - Licensed marriage and family therapist

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11/28 Get Pay More at Work

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/11/28

Happy Monday! We are talking delivery robots, girl friends that get jealous of their partners gay BFF's . Also, the Senate is voting to codify marriage equality today, but hate organizations are working hard to block the vote. A correspondent from the Washington Blade shares the latest. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ+ community? Plus, the Importance of Trans Joy and Money Mondays! Special Guests: Christopher Kane - Washington Blade White House Correspondent. Zack Ford - Queer writer

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29:47

11/22 The Causes of LGBTQ Violence & What it Will...

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/11/22

On today's show CHANNEL Q Political Programming Ryan Basham is filling in for AJ and Mikalah. He got a chance to talk to a few people about the tragic shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs this past weekend. State Rep. Brianna Titone joins Ryan to talk about the hateful rhetoric put out by people like Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Dr. Daniel Webster who teaches public health approaches to violence prevention at Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, about red flag laws. Also, Trans

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11/21 Healing through Conversation

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/11/21

AJ is join by our Political analyst Ryan Basham as a guest host! We have difficult and necessary conversations with experts from GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign and more to talk about the devastating tragedy of Colorado Spring Club Q shooting. We focus on mental health with our favorite Therapist James Guay and we see the political angle with Richard Fowler. We continue to give light to our trans brother and sister for Trans Days of Remembrance with the lovely Blossom C. Brown To help the victims

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When tragedy strikes GLAAD is there

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2022/11/21

When tragedy strikes GLAAD is there! Chief Communication Officer at GLAAD, Rich Ferrero, joins The Morning Beat to shares how you can be there for the Club Q victims in their time of need. For more information or to make a donation, go to www.coloradohealingfund.org

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66:50

11/18 The Difference Between Being Uncomfortable &...

The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah ·

2022/11/18

It's Friyay! And we are ready to celebrate Friendsgiving! Today as we continue to celebrate our Trans community, how can you be a good Ally? Also, if you have a hard time falling asleep could cherry juice be the answer? Special guest: Frank Greenway -Medical Director and Professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

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66:21

11/17 How to Live with Your Messy Partner

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2022/11/17

If you need tips on how to get along with someone you live with, that's today topic on Therapy Thursday. Also it is okay not to want to go to your parents, and is marriage even real? Special Guests: James Guay - LMFT Ryan Basham - Political Analyst for Channel Q

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11/16 “Great and Glorious”, Trump's Plans for 2024

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2022/11/16

Donald Trump is ready to make America GAG again! Richard Fowler joins us for what is to come from Trump. Also, as we continue to celebrate our trans community, we wanted to inform the community about the the biggest trans survey in the U.S. and why it is important! Also, to be an "alpha" male, you need Hooters apparently! Special Guests: Leroy B. Thomas - Communications Director, National Center for Transgender Equality/NCTE Action Fund. Richard Fowler - Political commentator.

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