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This week on\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a>, Chris Gorman<\/a>, Esm\u00e9 Russell<\/a>, and Joanna Grosso<\/a> welcomed\u00a0Ilene Mitnick<\/a> and Alli Baldwin<\/a> from Bride Pride St. Pete<\/a>\u00a0to discuss the story behind the event and their partnership with Winter Pride Saint Pete<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mitnick and Baldwin shared how Bride Pride St. Pete came together and discussed the meaning behind bringing couples together through its events. The conversation also explored why Bride Pride continues to create opportunities to recognize LGBTQIA+ couples and their stories.<\/p>\n The group also covered several headlines making news this week. Topics included Perez Hilton\u2019s self-harm livestream, a candidate who defeated President Donald Trump\u2019s endorsed candidate after dropping out of the race, Florida\u2019s drag performance ban, a nude dining experience, and racist social media posts attributed to Miss North Carolina USA.<\/p>\n Chris Gorman, Esm\u00e9 Russell, and Joanna Grosso continued their conversation with\u00a0Bride Pride St. Pete\u00a0on\u00a0The Big Gay After Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mitnick and Baldwin discussed their event and why they use social media to share the stories of Bride Pride participants. The conversation focused on highlighting the people behind the event and documenting their experiences.<\/p>\n The group then turned to another round of national and Florida headlines. They discussed the arrest of Rep. Lauren Boebert\u2019s son on child sexual exploitation charges, two former NBA players declaring for the WNBA draft, and records connected to the Justice Department\u2019s lawsuit over Washington, D.C.\u2019s voter rolls.<\/p>\n Additionally, the team discussed accusations that Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback failed to pay a student $8,000, Trump voters who say they feel betrayed, and a Florida woman accused of faking cancer.<\/p>\n The team also discussed drivers suing Mercedes-AMG over its front-seat logo, an I-75 street takeover, Sen. Mitch McConnell leaving rehabilitation, and Clearwater bar employees accused of stealing thousands of dollars from their employer.<\/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, August 11th, on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0756-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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