This week on The Big Gay Radio Show, hosts Chris Gorman and Esmé Russell welcomed Rev. Andy Oliver, pastor at Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, for a special holiday episode that blended faith, activism, and the week’s most talked-about headlines.
Rev. Andy Oliver shared his personal journey and reflected on the events that recently placed him in the national spotlight, including his arrest while praying outside the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. The discussion opened up a broader conversation about protest, free expression, and the role of faith leaders in moments of civic tension.
From there, the show moved into local and national issues, including concerns surrounding the partnership between ICE and the St. Petersburg Police Department, reports of Goodwill discarding usable donations, and a story centered on a pregnant woman’s sacrifice that sparked an ethical debate. The holiday episode also made room for pop culture and political crossover moments, including a lively discussion of Nicki Minaj turned MAGA Minaj.
On The Big Gay After Show, Chris and Esmé continued unpacking the MAGA Minaj conversation before turning to a wide-ranging slate of headlines. Topics included Gene Simmons urging Americans to stop worrying about their neighbors’ politics, Jim Beam halting bourbon production at a Kentucky distillery, and proposed legislation impacting license plate registration stickers and toll requirements. The after show also covered a bizarre incident involving a naked man entering a Hobby Lobby, as well as Governor Ron DeSantis’ push to end vaccine mandates, all through an LGBTQIA+ lens.
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