Best Queer As Fact Podcasts (2025)

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Sherlock Holmes 1:15:34

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Today's episode is on Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic consulting detective! Join us as we talk about aromanticism, turn-of-the-century masculinity,and whether Watson is, in fact, a woman. Link to the article Watson was a Woman? discussed in the episode Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything the…

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JVN Gets a Lesson in Singing & Finding Confidence with Vocal Coach Cheryl Porter 54:19

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Vocal coach, and now Broadway star in “& Juliet.”, Cheryl Porter sits down with Jonathan Van Ness for an unforgettable voice lesson that’s about more than just singing. Cheryl doesn’t just teach notes — she teaches confidence, positivity, and how to let go of shame to truly find your voice. They dive into Cheryl’s decades long career in Italy, watc…

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Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, FCC & Trump 39:37

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Send us a text Who really has free speech in America? In this episode of HOT AIR, we dive into the history of free speech, how it’s defined, and why it seems to only work for some people. From Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation after calling out Charlie Kirk, to the political pressure from Trump and his allies, to the corporations and networks pulling the…

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – 50 years, 50 facts – 11 to 20 1:08:57

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In this episode we continue to celebrate 50 years of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by counting up to 50 interesting things about the book. For numbers eleven to twenty point five I’m welcoming Matthew Bradford back to the podcast. We talk that about some of our favorite characters in the novel. From Connie Sachs to George Smiley, we cover them all. All…

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LGB Separation, Haircuts & Mental Health, Practical Magic 2 24:19

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We’re talking: Jeffree Star & the LGB separation, Larry the Cat updates, StyleFix Stick Launch at JVN Hair, rewatching Designing Women, our favorite Britney Spears clips, haircuts & mental health, and Practical Magic 2. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video epis…

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No Foul Play - Trey Reed, Racism & Modern Day Lynching? 19:08

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Send us a text Today we take a hard look at the death of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old Black student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi. While authorities quickly called it “no foul play,” the history of lynching, racism, and systemic injustice in Mississippi makes that conclusion impossible to accept withou…

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How To Actually Make An Impact with Rep. Jasmine Crockett 52:23

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What happens when a razor-sharp elected official and a relentlessly curious host sit down to discuss what it takes to make lasting change? This week, JVN is joined by the unstoppable Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — U.S. Representative from Texas, lawyer, lay it on the line truth-teller, and rising voice in the Democratic Party. Together, they unpa…

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Activism in Yosemite: Pride, Protest & Perseverance with SJ Joslin 51:41

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Send us a text We sit down with SJ Joslin, the nonbinary park ranger and wildlife biologist who made national headlines after being fired from Yosemite National Park for helping to hang a massive trans pride flag on El Capitan. SJ opens up about their journey of embracing a nonbinary identity, what it meant to come out, and how their work in conser…

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JVN talks NYFW, Updates on the Epstein Birthday Book, Mariah Carey in the Amazon 22:48

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We’re talking: gun violence, New York Fashion Week Hair, Sylvia Browne resurgence, fist fights on the FYP, Epstein’s Birthday Book, pink dolphins, and Mariah Carey in the Amazon. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wedn…

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True LGBTQ+ Stories: Being Black & Gay 15:21

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Send us a text Today we’re featuring a listener letter from a young Black gay man who shares his coming out story and the unique challenges of being queer in a Black community. While his family has been supportive, his experience navigating cultural expectations, homophobia, and the pressures placed on Black men offers a raw, honest look at how ide…

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89. From Poached to Protected: Exploring Sea Turtle Fact & Folklore In Costa Rica 46:46

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Seated in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica is Finca Ganadito, an eco-living space committed to regenerative agriculture and increasing biodiversity. But their work doesn’t stop with the birds and soil — it extends to the seas, with impressive efforts to protect sea turtles.Rob "Tortugo" — known locally as the “sea turtle man” — is a key player in th…

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Make Oversharing Your Superpower with Tefi Pessoa 53:02

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What happens when two professional oversharers get together? Pure magic... and a little chaos. JVN is joined by the incomparable Tefi Pessoa — culture commentator, internet big sister, and now host of her brand-new podcast Tefi Talks. Come for the tea, stay for the wisdom, and leave with a little extra permission to embrace your inner oversharer. T…

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Bad Gay Dating Advice: 5 Terrible Tips & How To Reframe Them 28:20

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Send us a text Think gay dating is hard? Try navigating it with a pocket full of terrible advice. In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the 5 worst gay dating tips we’ve all heard—stuff passed down from friends, family, hookup culture, and social media that does more harm than good. From “you have to pick a role: top or bottom” to “g…

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Queer Betrayal in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 48:26

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In this episode, we continue our year long look at Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with Tiffany Babb. We talk about her article “Because He Loved You”: The Queer Betrayal of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. We explore how queerness is portrayed in the novel, the complex relationship between Bill and Jim, and why le Carré’s approach stands out from other spy fi…

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Clearing Up the GOP's Smoke Screen Defense of Women’s Rights + Epstein Victims Speak Out 35:46

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We’re talking: See You Next Tuesday’s, Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2025, aging out of concerts, the Epstein victims at the capitol building, US Open underdog stories, and answering your listener questions. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Bet…

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True LGBTQ+ Stories: Living Trans & Raising Trans 17:58

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Send us a text In this powerful HOT FLASH minisode of HOT AIR, host Josh shares two heartfelt listener stories that shine a light on the realities of being transgender and the importance of allyship. First, we hear from a newly out trans woman who takes us through her journey of growing up not understanding her feelings, discovering the word “trans…

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Aly & AJ: Gun Reform in America, 20 Years of Music, and a DCOM Sequel? 51:40

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It took too long, it took too long, it took too long - for Aly & AJ to come on the pod! What keeps a band together for 20 years? How do sisters turn harmonies into a creative language all their own? And what does it look like to balance joy, artistry, and activism while living life on the road? This week, JVN sits down with Aly & AJ to celebrate tw…

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Letting Go of Control: Practical Tools for Everyday Life 26:00

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Send us a text Are you a little bit of a control freak? Or maybe you find yourself spiraling when life feels out of your hands? In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking all about control issues, letting go, and finding peace in the chaos of everyday life. From traffic jams to relationships, from work stress to family drama—we’ve all had those mome…

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Our Game by John le Carré Explored – Part 2 34:34

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In this episode, novelist Michael Idov returns to discuss John le Carré’s novel Our Game. Michael has written for numerous publications, was the Editor in chief of GQ Russia, is also a screenwriter and director and author of the new spy novel The Collaborators. We talk about where Our Game should fit in the le Carré canon and what is going on in Ru…

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Cardi B In Court, Benson Boone Sings Adele, Nancy Mace’s Anti-Trans Attacks Explained 35:23

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This week, we're talking: medical misinformation, Anna Wintour sightings, the US Open, Benson Boone Kelly Clarkson-ing Adele, Nancy Mace’s anti-trans rhetoric, Princess Diana’s time capsule, answering late night texts, “Man’s Best Friend,” and the joy of autumn. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior prod…

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Gavin Arthur and the Circle of Sex 55:09

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In today's episode, we're discussing the Circle of Sex, a 1960s astrological representation of sexuality, and its eccentric creator Gavin Arthur. Join us to hear about how to have sex à la Walt Whitman, how to figure out if you're a Sappho or a Club Woman, and whether there is a faint possibility, just maybe, that the Circle is a tiny bit flawed. I…

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Minneapolis Mass Shooting: Why Being Trans Isn't A Mental Illness, Gun Reform & The Facts 17:10

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Send us a text A tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis has reignited America’s culture wars — but instead of focusing on gun reform, many online voices are scapegoating the shooter’s reported transgender identity. In this episode of Hot Air, host Joshua Robert unpacks the facts: What actually happened in the Minneapolis church shooting Why calling be…

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Will Cancer Ever Be Cured? An Oncologist Weighs In 53:35

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What really causes cancer? Will we ever find a cure? And why does our mistrust of medicine and obsession with big pharma conspiracies have such a grip on the way we think about it? In this episode, Jonathan Van Ness sits down with oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth to explore the biggest questions surrounding cancer—what science can tell us, what it ca…

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LGBTQ News Roundup: Public Caning, Park Ranger Fired, NSA Firings Explained 31:19

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Send us a text In this week’s Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into three shocking LGBTQ+ stories & news that reveal just how far rights, visibility, and safety are still under attack. From Indonesia, where two men were publicly caned for hugging and kissing, to Yosemite National Park, where a nonbinary ranger was fired for flying the trans pride flag,…

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Gerrymandering in Texas and HIV Criminalization Battles 29:34

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This week on The Monday Edit we’re talking: the Hurricane Katrina documentary, Amanda Seales & Jubilee, Texas & California redistricting, HIV segregation in prisons, and the Correct the Map campaign,. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: ⁠www.patreon.com/jvn⁠ Follow us on Ins…

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Why Male Cheerleaders Broke the Internet (and Fragile Egos) - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team 15:02

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Send us a text This week on Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the viral story of the male cheerleader who broke the internet - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team - and fragile masculinity along with it. Why did a simple cheer routine spark outrage? What exactly is toxic masculinity, and why do so many people misundersta…

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Are They a Walking Red Flag? Case Kenny on Maturity, Relationships, and Self Worth 48:27

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JVN sat down with Case Kenny, host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?, to talk all things dating, relationships, self-worth, and confidence. Together, they dive into the surprising power of language, how the words we use shape our lives, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships in today’s world.From unpacking the ways straight men …

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Anti-LGBTQ Politicians Caught in Their Own Crimes 18:15

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Send us a text In this explosive episode, Joshua Robert dives into the shocking hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ politicians and religious leaders who publicly wage war against queer communities while secretly committing the very crimes they claim to oppose. We’ll explore why these men point fingers at the LGBTQ+ community to deflect from their own predator…

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Same-Sex Marriage Rights, JVN’s Gilded Age Finale Breakdown, 3I/ATLAS 35:53

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: Kim Davis Lore, Same-Sex Marriage Rights, our comprehensive breakdown of the Season 3 Finale of Gilded Age, 3I/ATLAS, TikTok's on our algorithm, listener questions, and our HBOTW! Follow us…

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Cutting Cords & Finding My Intuitive “Yes” with Chassidy Escobedo 18:42

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Send us a text What happens when you cut the cords to energy that isn’t yours? 🔮✨ In this HOT FLASH minisode, psychic healer Chassidy Escobedo helps me release energy I’ve been carrying that doesn’t belong to me — and the shift is instant. We explore how to find your intuitive “yes” and “no” answers, and even put my intuition to the test with a sur…

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88. Understanding And Healing Religious Trauma With Ann Russo (LCSW, MA Theology) 57:16

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Is there an ethical way to do religion? That’s one of the many topics we explore in the newest podcast episode with Ann Russo, LCSW, founder and clinical director of AMR Therapy. As a queer phycologist with a MA in Theology, Ann speaks to what religious trauma is, how it affects the body and brain, and how to navigate and heal from religious trauma…

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How to Overcome Burnout and Find Joy at Work 50:33

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Ever feel like you’re counting down the minutes to Friday? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be that way! This week, JVN is joined by Bree Groff: workplace transformation expert and sought-after consultant for companies like Google, Microsoft, and Calvin Klein. Bree offers tools for navigating toxic bosses, seven game-changing rules to live b…

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Mind, Body, Spirit: A Psychic’s Path to Healing with Chassidy Escobedo 45:10

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Send us a text Ever wondered if a psychic could help you heal? 🌙✨ In this episode of HOT AIR, a gifted psychic healer shares her powerful journey — from discovering her calling to trusting her intuition and guiding others to do the same. She reveals how psychic healing can be a transformative alternative to traditional therapy, talks about her cour…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s Town Hall 31:15

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit we're talking: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s disastrous town hall, sports coverage on Peacock, Gilded Age takeaways - plus! answering your listener questions… Follow us on Instagram @…

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Listener Story - Coming Out in Small Town America: From Rejection to Chosen Family 15:10

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, we share a heartfelt coming out story from Caleb, a 25-year-old gay man who grew up in small-town Middle America. After years of hiding his true self, Caleb made the brave decision to come out as gay — only to be met with family rejection and small-town prejudice. With nowhere to turn, Caleb left …

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Stressed TF Out? Here’s How to Get Your Mind Back—Fast with Dr. Caroline Leaf 49:02

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Feeling like your brain’s in a blender? You’re not alone—and there is a way out. This week, JVN is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf: cognitive neuroscientist, mental health expert, and bestselling author of Help in a Hurry, …

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Marriage Equality In Danger? Kim Davis & Religious Extremism 14:17

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Send us a text What do Kim Davis, gay marriage, and Christian hypocrisy all have in common? In this episode of Hot Air, we revisit the infamous Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples—even after marriage equality became federal law. We break down her legal battles, the recent ruling that she violated constitutional…

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Our Game by John le Carré Explored – Part 1 40:55

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In this episode, novelist Michael Idov joins me to discuss John le Carré’s novel Our Game. Michael has written for numerous publications, was the Editor in chief of GQ Russia, is also a screenwriter and director and author of the new spy novel The Collaborators. We talk about why we enjoy one of le Carré’s more underrated novels. Plus we get into t…

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South Park, Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Youngest Medalist Ever 25:28

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, Jeffrey Epstein’s cell, the Paramount merger, South Park’s own of the administration - plus! answering your listener questions… Follow us on Instagram @g…

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Trump’s New Executive Order: Erasing Trans Existence 20:06

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Send us a text In this urgent episode we break down Donald Trump’s latest executive order and what it means for LGBTQ+ Americans—especially the transgender community. This isn’t just politics as usual. This is about erasure, violence, and the growing movement to rewrite queer history. We’ll unpack: The new executive order and how it criminalizes di…

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Brain Power, Toxic Masculinity , Procrastination: ICYMI 41:47

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week, we’re diving into the Getting Better archives with excerpts from: Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Memory & the Brain-Changing Benefits of Sleep Yung Pueblo: Want to Love Better? Start Here Marie Forleo: 3 Procrastination H…

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Top 10 Therapy Lessons That Changed My Life: Exercises, Psychology Insights and Personal Takeaways 47:54

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Send us a text IT'S MY BIRTHDAY EPISODE! This week we’re getting real, raw, and a little reflective. It’s my birthday — and instead of just blowing out candles, I’m blowing open the door on my therapy journey. Over the past year, I’ve unpacked some deep truths about self-worth, people-pleasing, attachment styles, emotional boundaries, and how traum…

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Fact Checking the Epstein Files Talking Points, Devil Wears Prada 2 26:28

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: we’re giving you a timeline of the MAGA camp’s Epstein talking points, Devil Wears Prada 2 filming updates, TSA woes, and Venus Williams victory. Sources: Fire and Fury Podcast Zyndisel1 CP…

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Credit Recovery: A Second Chance to Pass or Fail? 9:09

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Thousands of New York City students rely on credit-recovery programs to earn course credit they need for the next grade or graduation. But do these second chances to pass give the system permission to fail? A 2018 audit at a Brooklyn high school found that 96 percent of recovered credits were improperly awarded, exposing how uneven oversight and un…

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Attachment Styles: Gay Dating, Love, and Relationship Dynamics 15:11

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Send us a text Why do gay men date the way we do? In this HOT FLASH Minisode, we break down attachment styles in gay men – what they are, how they shape gay dating patterns, and why some of us chase while others ghost. We dive deep into anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, secure attachment, and fearful-avoidant attachment styles, exploring how…

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What No One Tells You About Death (But Everyone Should Know) 50:51

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn What actually happens at the end of life—and why are we so afraid to talk about it? This week, JVN is joined by Hospice Nurse Julie: palliative care expert, educator, and social media sensation known for her compassiona…

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What Is Love Bombing? Why They Do It, How to Dodge It & Gay Dating Advice 22:47

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Send us a text Are you falling in love… or being love bombed? In this episode of HOT AIR, we unpack love bombing in gay dating and queer relationships, exploring what love bombing really is, why people love bomb, and the biggest red flags to watch out for. We break down: ✨ What love bombing looks like in LGBTQ+ dating ✨ Why narcissists and insecure…

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Power in Pride: Reclaiming Queer Activism in NYC Schools 8:16

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At my school, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance feels more like a social club than a space for activism. And I’m not alone in feeling that way. In this episode, I look at how GSAs in New York City have drifted from their original purpose: organizing for change and uplifting queer voices. Once at the front lines of student activism, many GSAs now av…