This week on The Big Gay Radio Show, Chris Gorman, Esmé Russell, and Bryan Hinkson took to the airwaves not just to talk headlines, but to raise money for WMNF Community Radio during their on-air fund drive. The episode blended community support with sharp commentary on cultural moments and difficult conversations shaping LGBTQIA+ life both locally and nationally.
The team highlighted Winter Pride Saint Pete’s powerful rainbow laser display, which lit up the St. Petersburg skyline in a bold showing of visibility and solidarity. They also addressed the shooting of a man outside Savoy Orlando.
The conversation moved into heavier cultural territory with a discussion about Confederate flags and the use of the N-word, examining how symbols and language continue to impact marginalized communities. The hosts also touched on reports of Tourette’s being a topic of controversy at the BAFTAs, and unpacked online allegations that MAGA Minaj had used bots to flood her social media with positive engagement.
If you missed out on supporting The Big Gay Radio Show during this fund-drive, donate here! Make sure to use show-code GRS – The Big Gay Radio Show to showcase your support of local LGBTQIA+ media programming!
The conversation continued on The Big Gay After Show, where Chris, Bryan, and Esmé expanded into a discussion of politics, pop culture, and global headlines.
Topics included Kash Patel celebrating with the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team, escalating violence in Puerto Vallarta following the death of a cartel leader, and a shocking case involving an 11-year-old accused of shooting his father on his birthday. The hosts also weighed in on the latest ruling against Trump’s tariffs and the Epstein cover-up.
The episode closed with a recap of Team LGBTQIA+ at the Olympics, celebrating representation on the world stage, before returning to the ongoing conversation about the shooting outside Savoy Orlando.
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