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This week on\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show,<\/a> Chris Gorman<\/a>, Esm\u00e9 Russell<\/a>, and Bryan Hinkson<\/a> took to the airwaves not just to talk headlines, but to raise money for WMNF Community Radio<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n The team highlighted Winter Pride Saint Pete\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n If you missed out on supporting The Big Gay Radio Show during this fund-drive, donate here<\/a>! Make sure to use show-code GRS \u2013 The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a> to showcase your support of local LGBTQIA+ media programming! <\/p>\n On\u00a0The Big Gay After Show<\/a><\/p>\n The conversation continued on\u00a0The Big Gay After Show, where Chris, Bryan, and Esm\u00e9 expanded into a discussion of politics, pop culture, and global headlines.<\/p>\n Topics included Kash Patel celebrating with the U.S. Men\u2019s 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\u2019s tariffs and the Epstein cover-up.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Check out the most recent episode of\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a>\u00a0here!<\/p>\n Check out The Big Gay After Show, available after 5 PM, February 24th, on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4211-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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