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This week on\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a>, Chris Gorman<\/a>, Esm\u00e9 Russell<\/a>, and Vyn Suazion<\/a> were joined by St. Pete Pride<\/a> Executive Director Bior Guigni, Sapphic St. Pete<\/a> founder Rachel Covello<\/a>, and Florida State Senator Brian Nathan<\/a> to recap this year\u2019s St. Pete Pride celebrations and discuss issues affecting Florida\u2019s LGBTQIA+ community.<\/p>\n The group reflected on another successful St. Pete Pride season and talked about the role community organizations and local leaders continue to play in supporting LGBTQIA+ residents. State Senator Nathan also discussed his recent election victory and his priorities moving forward.<\/p>\n The team also covered several national headlines, including the U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s decision to uphold birthright citizenship, its ruling involving transgender athletes in women\u2019s sports, and its decision to reject President Donald Trump\u2019s appeal of the E. Jean Carroll verdict.<\/p>\n The conversation continued on\u00a0The Big Gay After Show<\/a>, where Chris, Esm\u00e9, and Vyn spoke further with Senator Brian Nathan and St. Pete Pride Executive Director Bior Guigni.<\/p>\n The group discussed Senator Nathan\u2019s experience with political hate campaigns, the rise of democratic socialists, Esm\u00e9 Russell\u2019s experiences with teachers, and the challenges first-time homebuyers face while competing against corporate investors.<\/p>\n Additional topics included police involvement at Pride events, a Largo tattoo shop refusing service to law enforcement and military members, and an update on the Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan versus challenger, Dan Sullivan, name confusion story.<\/p>\n The team also discussed Hillsborough County\u2019s Pet Resource Center overflowing with cats, CPS temporarily separating Pete Buttigieg from his children, the \u201cBenadryl Challenge,\u201d military flu shot requirements, and protesters chasing California State Senator Scott Wiener from a transgender rights march over his views on Israel.<\/p>\n The episode concluded with conversations about Pornhub\u2019s most searched Pride Month terms, Kanye West\u2019s performance at Raymond James Stadium, and other stories making headlines across the country.<\/p>\n Check out the most recent episode of\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show\u00a0<\/a>here!<\/p>\n Check out The Big Gay After Show available at 5PM, June 30th, on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9852-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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