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This week on\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a>, Chris Gorman<\/a>, Esm\u00e9 Russell<\/a>, and Bryan Hinkson<\/a> were joined by South Tampa Democrats<\/a> President Nathan Kuipers<\/a> to talk about local politics, public service, and the Democratic Party\u2019s priorities in the Tampa Bay area. Kuipers reflected on his experience running for public office and discussed campaign strategy, voter outreach, and the candidates representing the Democratic Party in upcoming elections.<\/p>\n The show also celebrated its latest giveaway by awarding a pair of tickets to\u00a0RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Werq the World 2027 Tour\u00a0at Ruth Eckerd Hall.<\/a><\/p>\n The team also discussed several stories making headlines across the country. Topics included a viral photo showing a Black woman surrounded by white supremacists on public transit, former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell\u2019s recent health concerns, a Florida woman caught with cocaine in her \u201cjail purse,\u201d and new charges filed against Paul Pelosi following a hit-and-run investigation.<\/p>\n The conversation continued on\u00a0The Big Gay After Show<\/a>, where Chris, Esm\u00e9, and Bryan spoke further with Nathan Kuipers about national politics and the week\u2019s biggest headlines.<\/p>\n The group discussed a man who became angry at their partner over a fecal issue, an Air Force major arrested after calling for President Trump\u2019s impeachment, and the U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s decision not to halt an $800-per-day fine imposed on a former Fox News reporter. Additional topics included President Trump suggesting he invite Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and George W. Bush to the White House to watch football, Iran and Egypt competing in a World Cup \u201cPride Match,\u201d and questions surrounding Trump\u2019s involvement in FIFA decisions.<\/p>\n The team also discussed Hungary\u2019s first LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration since Viktor Orb\u00e1n lost office, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoing a $2 million grant for St. Petersburg\u2019s Friends of Strays Animal Shelter, 7-Eleven suing Nike over trademark infringement, and plans for a new White House helipad.<\/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, July 7th, on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_9974-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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