This week on The Big Gay Radio Show, hosts Chris Gorman, Esmé Russell, and Vyn Suazion welcomed two impactful guests, legendary drag performer Darcel Stevens and Harmony Healthcare Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Jimi Houser, for a conversation that blended community care, culture, and the latest news shaping LGBTQIA+ life in Tampa Bay and beyond.
The pair joined the show to discuss Harmony Healthcare’s free and low-cost healthcare options and the importance of accessible, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, highlighting resources for those who might otherwise fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. Darcel Stevens also brought perspective shaped by decades of performance and community leadership, offering insight into the evolving drag scene and the importance of visibility—especially during times of political and cultural pushback.
The hosts also unpacked a range of national stories, including NPR’s ongoing efforts to preserve factual reporting around January 6th, Hilton distancing itself from a Minneapolis franchisee after hotel staff denied rooms to ICE agents, and growing concerns around the Flu.
On The Big Gay After Show, Chris, Esmé, and Vyn kept the conversation going with a mix of headlines that were equal parts serious, strange, and wildly on-brand for the week. They talked about Donald Trump auctioning a painting of Jesus and offering to sign it, California’s cat declawing ban, and Avatar crossing the billion-dollar mark, before turning to a disturbing claim from an Arkansas pastor that opened up a discussion about racism and extremist messaging.
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