Best REVERSE COWBOY Podcasts (2026)

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Interview: Country music artist Cornelius Versa "The Crystal Cowboy" 32:14

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Today I’m chatting with the oh-so-talented out recording artist Cornelius Versa. Raised on a soundtrack of LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, and Verdi, Cornelius blends country storytelling with the drama of his classical roots. His debut album, “The Crystal Cowboy,” is a wide-open jukebox of heartache, rebellion, and queer identity, tracing the road to …

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LGBTQ News: World AIDS Day 2025 + HBO's "Heated Rivalry" + more 9:56

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Today is World AIDS Day - I take a look at where we are in the fight against the epidemic• The top court in the European Union told Poland it has to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other member countries• WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is officially the top-grossing actor of 2025• And the new series "Heated R…

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LGBTQ News: Jonathan Bailey 'Sexiest Man Alive' + SCOTUS upholds marriage equality + more 10:56

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In this week’s headlines:• WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”• The Supreme Court declines former county clerk Kim Davis’s request to overturn its 2015 same-sex marriage ruling• Seventeen longtime transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have filed a lawsuit against…

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LGBTQ News: Luke Evans in 'The Rocky Horror Show' + UK honors LGBTQ vets + more 10:39

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Out action movie star Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut in a new revival of “The Rocky Horror Show" this spring.• King Charles III attended the unveiling of the U.K.’s first national monument to LGBTQ+ veterans, 25 years after the country lifted its ban on homosexuality in the military.• The U.S. Virgin Island…

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LGBTQ News: Trump orders disgraced former Rep. George Santos released from prison + more 13:17

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In this week’s LGBTQ news:• Donald Trump ordered serial liar and former out gay Republicans Rep. George Santos released from prison• The Supreme Court appears poised to strike down Colorado's law banning the harmful practice of so-called "conversion therapy" on minors, which purports to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity• The C…

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121 | Michael Greene: Carbon Cowboy or Lone Ranger Part 2 – The $200 Million Land Heist in the Amazon 2:26:19

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In this episode of Bionic Planet, we finally catch up with Michael Greene — the carbon developer branded a "land grabber of epic proportions" in The Washington Post, and now at the center of an unfolding saga that feels more like a political thriller than a conservation story. When Greene began building carbon projects in the Brazilian Amazon, he d…

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LGBTQ News: Austin Wolf sentenced to prison, Republicans seek to cut HIV prevention funding, and more 17:04

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In this week's LGBTQ news:• Gay porn performer Austin Wolf sentenced to 19 years in prison• Republicans are seeking deep cuts to HIV prevention and treatment funding• An FBI agent fired for having a Pride flag on his desk• Madonna has penned a new song dedicated to her late brother• New music from out recording artist Milahroy - "Sleep In"All that …

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120 | Indonesia is Still Moving its Capitol, and Nobody Cares? 1:25:30

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In this episode of Bionic Planet, we delve into the pressing issue of climate change and its profound impact on coastal ecosystems, particularly focusing on blue carbon. We kick off the discussion by highlighting Indonesia's monumental decision to relocate its capital from Jakarta to Borneo due to the city sinking under the dual pressures of climat…

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LGBTQ News: Big wins at 77th Emmy Awards, coming-of-age film 'Griffin in Summer' and more 12:22

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In this week’s LGBTQ news:• Rounding up the big LGBTQ wins at the 77th Emmy Awards• The Justice Department is considering new regulations that could restrict gun ownership for trans people• A Republican Oregon state lawmaker has flipped to Democrat and credits his gay son for the decision• Plus, my review of the new coming-of-age film “Griffin In S…

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119 | Blue Carbon Pioneer James Kairo on How Mangroves Combat Climate Change: First of Three Parts 1:25:04

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Like what you hear? Support us at patreon.com/bionicplanet. Today's guest, Blue Carbon Pioneer James Kairo, brings us into the fascinating world of mangroves and their immense economic and ecological value. Our journey begins with a brief overview of mangroves, which, despite covering only 0.01% of the sea surface and just 1% of Kenya's land area, …

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LGBTQ News: Rainbow crosswalks being erased, new Netflix series BOOTS, and more 11:07

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• An appeals court has ruled West Texas A&M University’s ban on drag shows is likely to be unconstitutional• The Florida Department of Transportation erased the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk in the middle of the night• A trans woman has been found guilty of “sexual assault” after not revealing her gender identity…

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LGBTQ News: New series 'The Nature Of Us,' Air Force reverses on trans early retirement, and more 10:31

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The Air Force has reversed on an option for transgender military service members to take early retirement, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits• The U.S. Supreme Court has been formally asked to reconsider its 2015 ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide• The enchanting new web se…

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LGBTQ News: London’s Trans+ Pride March, "Where The Bears Are" returns + more 11:44

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Over 100,000 people marched in London’s Trans+ Pride event over the weekend, making it the biggest trans Pride march in the world• The creative team behind the acclaimed web series “Where the Bears Are” is back with a hilarious and touching documentary titled “A Big, Gay, Hairy Hit — Where the Bears Are: The Documen…

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LGBTQ News: LGBTQ critics announce 2025 Dorian TV Awards, conversion therapy ban in Wisconsin + more 9:37

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A Catholic school in Louisiana has fired a 21-year veteran music teacher after a disgruntled parent discovered his deceased husband’s obituary from two years ago• The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for a ban on the harmful practice of conversion therapy• California education officials have rejected a de…

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LGBTQ News: Budapest Pride, Supreme Court on LGBTQ books, Marriage equality boost to economy + more 10:53

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In this week’s headlines:• Over the past 10 years, same-sex weddings have boosted the U.S. economy by nearly $6 billion• Budapest’s Pride Parade broke attendance records despite Hungarian Prime Minister's attempts to ban the event• The Supreme Court has ruled parents have the right to opt their kids out of school lessons that include LGBTQ characte…

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LGBTQ News: Breakthrough in search for HIV cure, how Americans feel about trans athletes, and more 13:06

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A research team in Australia has announced a significant breakthrough in the search for a cure for HIV• The Trump administration has quietly made official its plan to eliminate a federal suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth• A new Gallup poll breaks down how Americans feel about trans athletes and how they co…

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LGBTQ News: Defense Sec orders Harvey Milk's name removed from ship, Pride flags in Hawaii, and more 12:31

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk to be removed from a US Navy ship• A new report ranks the best and worst states for LGBTQ safety• Missoula city council designates Pride flag as "official city flag"• Pride Flags fly over Hawaii’s capital for the first …

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118 | Kenyan Herders Say Judgement Against Them Based on Forged Signatures / Continuation of Episode 117 1:02:25

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In this episode of Bionic Planet, we continue our dive into the complex and often contentious world of community conservancies in northern Kenya, focusing on the Biliqo Bulesa and Cherub Community Conservancies. The episode opens with a powerful statement from community members, emphasizing that the ongoing legal battles surrounding these conservan…

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LGBTQ News: Adult film star Colton Ford dead at 62, Title VII & LGBTQ workplace discrimination, more 10:07

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A federal judge has ruled Title VII does not protect LGBTQ people from workplace discrimination. His verdict directly contradicts a 2020 ruling by the Supreme Court• A petition to ban the harmful practice of “conversion therapy” has garnered over 1 million signatures in the European Union, requiring the European Com…

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Interview: Pop music star Jake Wesley Rogers drops his debut album "In the Key of Love" 21:12

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Today, I’m chatting with visionary out pop music artist Jake Wesley Rogers, who just released his debut full-length album, "In the Key of Love."The latest single from the collection, “My Misery,” revolves around a buoyant groove fueled by a marching band-style drumroll and bold piano, all highlighting Jake’s theatrical, larger-than-life sound. Jake…

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LGBTQ News: LGBTQ suicide hotline could lose funding, new movie "On Swift Horses," and more 12:45

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The Trump administration plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline• Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft• The new movie “On Swift Horses” follows two queer characters searching fo…

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LGBTQ News: Grindr burglaries in the UK, new comedy series "Unconventional" on Revry, and more 10:44

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The Trump administration has removed all members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS• The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has reportedly been told to repeal hate speech laws that protect LGBTQ people in order to get a trade deal with the Trump administration• The queer streaming platform Revry …

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117 | Kenyan Pastoralists Cry Foul on Western NGOs, Media. First of two parts 2:01:17

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In this gripping two-hour episode, we pull back the curtain on misinformation campaigns targeting carbon projects in Kenya's Northern Rangelands. Through interviews with local leaders—including Mohamed Shibia, director of the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) carbon program, and elders Peter Lekurtut of the Samboru people and Peter Kilesi of the Maas…

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LGBTQ News: Nathan Lee Graham of 'Mid-Century Modern, Bears roar at anti-trans gay campground, and more 12:18

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A private gay campground in Texas caught backlash after banning transgender men from its property• A bill is working its way through the Arkansas legislature that would allow for discriminating against LGBTQ people• And I chat with Nathan Lee Graham about his new Hulu sitcom “Mid-Century Modern”All that and more in …

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LGBTQ News: Judge halts transgender military ban; new comedy series 'Overcompensating' and more 9:51

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service members• The European Union is standing up for LGBTQ rights after Hungary banned Pride events• A queer college group will be allowed to present their annual drag show "Draggieland" at Texas A&M• And the new Amazon Prime Video …

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LGBTQ News: Marriage equality isn't going anywhere; Military trans ban; 'Mid-Century Modern' on Hulu 10:38

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court• The Defense Department has released details on how it will try to discharge nearly every transgender service member• The new comedy series “Mid-…

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116 | James Mwangi and Kenya's Great Carbon Valley 55:10

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In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the transformative potential of Africa in the global shift towards a sustainable future, featuring an insightful conversation with James Mwangi, co-founder of Dahlberg and a leading advocate for innovative climate solutions in Kenya. We begin by discussing Africa's booming population and rich natura…

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LGBTQ News: Nearly 10% of Americans identify as LGBTQ; trans man murdered in upstate NY; and more 12:39

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In this week’s headlines:• Police say the murder of a trans man in upstate New York wasn’t a ‘hate crime’• The latest polling from Gallup shows nearly 10 percent of Americans now identify as LGBTQ• A federal judge ridiculed Donald Trump’s ban on transgender soldiers• And a Republican lawmaker in Tennessee wants to expand the state’s “Don’t Say Gay”…

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LGBTQ News: New gay rom-com 'Bonus Track,' Defense Secretary halts gender-affirming care, and more 12:11

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Three men have been found guilty after drugging gay men outside NYC gay clubs and then robbing them leading to their deaths• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate halt to gender-affirming care for transgender service members• A new Gallup poll shows Americans satisfied with LGBTQ acceptance has dropped…

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115 | Unpacking Donald Trump's Very Weird Environmental Orders 48:58

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In this episode of Bionic Planet, Season 10, Episode 115, we dive into the significant environmental implications of the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office. Originally, we had planned to focus this season on Africa, but the rapid changes in U.S. environmental policy prompted us to shift gears. I connected w…

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LGBTQ News: Orville Peck heads to Broadway; Laverne Cox's new series; The Trevor Project + more 10:02

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• Out country music star Orville Peck will make his Broadway debut in the current revival of CABARET this spring• The Trevor Project will undergo layoffs and restructuring in major 'transformation'• LGBTQ entertainment critics have announced the nominees for the 2025 Dorian Film Awards All that plus news of Laverne Co…

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Episode 42 Happy Christmas 1:03:50

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The lads catch up to discuss all things Christmas in Perth and back in Ireland.

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LGBTQ News: 82nd Golden Globe nominations, anti-trans Defense Department bill, and more 12:26

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The annual Defense Department bill approved this week in the House of Representatives includes a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender children of military service members• New Jersey’s governor has signed a new law blocking book bans in schools and libraries which often focus on LGBTQ-centered books• Good ne…

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114 | Michael Greene: Carbon Cowboy or Lone Ranger? Part 1 2:12:48

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In this episode of Bionic Planet, I delve into the complex and often controversial world of conservation in the Amazon, featuring Michael Greene, a figure recently spotlighted in a Washington Post article that painted him as a land grabber. However, my intention is to provide a more nuanced perspective on his story, which I believe reflects broader…

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113 | The Future of Environmental Finance: Strategies for Biodiversity and Climate Solutions, with David Hill and George Kelly 42:33

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This episode of Bionic Planet is a rebroadcast of David Hill's podcast, "How to Avoid Moving to Mars." In it, Professor David Hill, CBE, speaks with George Kelly, the Chief Executive of Earth Recovery Partners in the U.S. George has been a pivotal figure in the realm of mitigation banking and ecological restoration. Their conversation delves into h…

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LGBTQ News: Daniel Craig in 'Queer,' Trans bathroom ban at the Capitol, + more 10:14

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In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• A Republican lawmaker decided to make transgender women using the restroom at the U.S. Capitol a big issue• Illinois’ highest court overturned “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s felony conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime• Peru is close to legally recognizing same-sex couples• And Daniel Craig stars in the ac…

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LGBTQ News: Historic wins by LGBTQ candidates, 12 college students arrested in hate crime assault + more 14:49

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The 2024 elections have come and gone and while my presidential candidate didn’t win, there were several big wins for LGBTQ candidates• 12 students from Salisbury University in Maryland have been charged with hate crimes after using Grindr to lure a gay man into a violent assault• Sexually transmitted infection rate…

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LGBTQ News: LGBTQ voter impact on 2024 election + New drama "I Don't Know Who You Are" + More 10:42

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In this week’s headlines:• LGBTQ voters could play an outsize role in the who wins the 2024 presidential election• Ireland passes hate crimes law amid spike in anti-LGBTQ violence• England’s only openly gay pro footballer Jake Daniels speaks out about preconceptions about queer sports stars• I highly recommend the new film drama “I Don’t Know Who Y…

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Interview: Andy Bell of the iconic pop duo Erasure 14:09

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Today I’m chatting Andy Bell, frontman for the legendary electropop duo Erasure, whose hits include “A Little Respect,” “Chains of Love,” “Ship of Fools,” and so many more. In the 2000s, he released his acclaimed solo albums 'Electric Blue' and 'Non-Stop.'He is currently working on new solo material with Grammy Award winner Dave Audé, and will be r…

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LGBTQ News: Anti-queer business boycott backfires, Season 3 of Netflix's "Heartstopper" + more 11:53

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In this week’s LGBTQ news:• A conservative group’s boycott of LGBTQ-friendly businesses in Ohio backfires, causing a surprise uptick in sales for the local stores• Over 800 military service members discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will now receive honorable discharges• A soccer team comprised entirely of transgender men has made its debut in S…

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112 | Fantasy Football and Dynamic Baselines: New Tools for Impact Assessment 1:24:04

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In Episode 112 of Bionic Planet, titled "Fantasy Football and Dynamic Baselines: New Tools for Impact Assessment," we unpack the often misunderstood concept of dynamic baselines and its origin in synthetic controls, using fantasy football as an analogy. The episode begins with a clear and relatively simple explanation of dynamic baselines, which ha…

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Interview: Emmy Award-winner Kevin Spirtas on Season 3 of acclaimed digital series 'After Forever' 31:31

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Today, I’m chatting with Emmy Award winner Kevin Spirtas about the debut of season 3 of his 6-time Emmy Award-winning digital series, After Forever.The show stars Kevin as Brian and Mitchell Anderson (Doogie Howser, Party of Five) as Jason, a "50-ish" gay couple living in New York City who appear to have it all -- until Jason's untimely death from …

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LGBTQ News: New doc-film explores gay private life of Abraham Lincoln, FL book ban reversed + more 10:14

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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• A Florida school district must restore dozens of LGBTQ-themed books to its libraries as part of a lawsuit settlement that called the state's queer book ban legislation unlawful.• Delaware state senator Sarah McBride is poised to become the first openly transgender member of Congress• Gilead's twice-yearly injectable…

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Episode 41 Reverse Cowboy 56:44

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The four lads are back together discussing all that's been happening lately, including meeting The 2 Johnnies and Joe's very awkward encounter in Bali.

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111 | The False Dichotomy Between Reductions and Removals (Rerun) 1:15:06

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Support Bionic Planet: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Recent updates from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have pushed an old debate into public awareness, highlighting a perceived divide between emissions reductions and carbon removals. While SBTi's new guidelines focus on cutting emissions directly within company operations, some…

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LGBTQ News: LGBTQ records of Kamala Harris & Tim Walz, George Santos pleads guilty + more 13:10

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In this week's LGBTQ headlines:• Taking a look at the LGBTQ records of Democratic presidential ticket Kamala Harris and Tim Walz• A federal judge overturned the Pentagon’s ban on asymptomatic HIV-positive people enlisting in the military • Former out gay congressman George Santos pleads guilty to multiple felony charges• New music from out recordin…

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110| Ecological Economics, Systems Thinking, and the Limits to Growth 1:30:52

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Support Bionic Planet: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Guests: Jim Pittman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespittman/) Matt Orsagh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-orsagh-a1b8417/) Steve Rocco (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steverocco/) Books Referenced: Ecological Economics (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77985.Ecological_Economics?ac=1&f…

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109 | How Brazil's Quilombola Communities are Planting the Seeds of Sustainability for Small Farms Around the World, with Vasco van Roosmalen of ReSeed 1:20:42

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Support Bionic Planet: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet In episode 109 of Bionic Planet, we learn how the Quilombola people of Brazil are blending the IPCC Livelihood Vulnerability Index Assessment with soil carbon methodologies developed under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) to save themselves and their soil from urban expansion and agricul…

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108 | The Washington Post's Head Scratcher of a Carbon Story 32:48

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Photo by Karol Stefański on Unsplash Support me at patreon.com/bionicplanet Related Links to Follow In episode 108 of Bionic Planet, I delve into a recent article published by the Washington Post that is riddled with inaccuracies, false premises, and misleading information. The episode serves as a critical analysis of the article, highlighting the …

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Episode 40 - The big 4.0 58:38

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The guys have made it to episode 40 and recap on recent guests while discussing many other topics