Outbeat News In Depth

Greg Miraglia

Outbeat News In Depth is a news magazine style radio show featuring a closer look at the people, events, and issues impacting the LGBT community in the California North Bay and beyond. Each show features two to four stories including the Outbeat Youth segment. The stories come from our local community and from around the country. We take a closer look at stories featured in weekly Outbeat News segments. Our goal is to keep our listeners informed of the important people, issues, and events affecting LGBT people. read less
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Show Notes – March 24, 2024
Mar 25 2024
Show Notes – March 24, 2024
This month we talk with Jacob Stensberg, the almost-new artistic director and conductor of the San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus.  Jake is has been with the chorus now for almost two years and has already began sharing his vision for the next generation of this world-famous chorus. If you’ve been … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 24, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.

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Show Notes – March 24, 2024
Mar 25 2024
Show Notes – March 24, 2024
This month we talk with Jacob Stensberg, the almost-new artistic director and conductor of the San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus.  Jake is has been with the chorus now for almost two years and has already began sharing his vision for the next generation of this world-famous chorus. If you’ve been … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 24, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Feb. 25, 2024
Feb 26 2024
Show Notes – Feb. 25, 2024
This month we continue our look at some of the issues at stake in this year’s election cycle and the upcoming initiative on the November ballot to remove the language in California’s Constitution put there by Proposition 8 back in 2008, defining marriage as being between one man and one … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Feb. 25, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Jan 28, 2024
Jan 29 2024
Show Notes – Jan 28, 2024
We start the new year looking ahead to the November election and at some of the critical issues facing the most risk. We begin this month with HIV/AIDS. Jirair Ratevosian has spent his entire career working on the political side of the pandemic. Jirair was appointed by President Biden as … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Jan 28, 2024 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Nov. 26, 2023
Nov 27 2023
Show Notes – Nov. 26, 2023
October marked 25 years since the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Since that time, Judy and Dennis Shepard have lead the Matthew Shepard Foundation. This month on Outbeat News In Depth we will share highlights from this year’s 25th commemoration which took place in Denver, Colorado. We’ll share … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Nov. 26, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 22, 2023
Oct 23 2023
Show Notes – Oct. 22, 2023
This month we introduce you to some of the new leadership at Positive Images, Sonoma County’s oldest LGBTQ+ youth organization. “Positive Images is a grassroots nonprofit organization serving Sonoma County since 1990. Our LGBTQIA+ Community Center hosts multiple weekly support groups, a youth leadership development program, mentorship opportunities, an LGBTQIA+ … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 22, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Sept. 24, 2023
Sep 25 2023
Show Notes – Sept. 24, 2023
This October marks 25 years since the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. It also marks a quarter century since the Techtonic Theater Project created “The Laramie Project” – a play that recounted for the world how the people of the town reacted to this horrific hate crime. In … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Sept. 24, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Aug. 27, 2023
Aug 28 2023
Show Notes – Aug. 27, 2023
This month Charley Beal and Cleve Jones return to our show to talk about the Flag in the Map exhibit coming to Napa Valley College on October 6, 2023. This is going to be a free event open to the general public and will feature a speaking program at 7:30PM … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Aug. 27, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – July 23, 2023
Jul 24 2023
Show Notes – July 23, 2023
Sonoma County has become a destination for fine dining, wine and fresh food.  This month we talk with Clark Wolf, a local gay man, who has more than 25 years of experience in the food industry and is the founder and president of Clark Wolf Company, a New-York based food … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – July 23, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – June 25, 2023
Jun 26 2023
Show Notes – June 25, 2023
For this year’s Pride show, we are sharing the story of a proud gay man who served in the United States military, as a local deputy sheriff, and as a Secret Service agent assigned to protect the Obama family. His new memoir titled, “Breaking Free: A Saga of Self-discovery by … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – June 25, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – May 28, 2023
May 29 2023
Show Notes – May 28, 2023
Natalie Thompson from InterPride joins us for an in-depth look at the oppressive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people in Uganda. You might be surprised where the incentive to create these laws is coming from. Get all the details you need for this year’s Sonoma County Pride celebration happening June 2 through … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – May 28, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – April 23, 2023
Apr 24 2023
Show Notes – April 23, 2023
There are over 400 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation pending in state legislatures across the country. Many of these bills are targeting transgender people and specifically transgender youth.  This month we talk with attorney Michel René Huff, a transgender man and the current president of Oakland Pride. He shares his personal … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – April 23, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – March 26, 2023
Mar 27 2023
Show Notes – March 26, 2023
Nathan Manske, founder and creator of “I’m From Driftwood” returns to Outbeat Radio for an update on his work and to share some of the highlights of the 14 years worth of coming out videos he has collected since being inspired by Harvey Milk to create this collection. “I’m From … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – March 26, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Feb. 26, 2023
Feb 27 2023
Show Notes – Feb. 26, 2023
In celebration of Valentine’s Day this month, we will talk with Tammy Shaklee, an LGBTQ+ match maker who will share some great advice for finding that special someone in today’s dating world. She will also share important personal safety advice when meeting someone for the first time. The annual AIDS … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Feb. 26, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Jan. 22, 2023
Jan 23 2023
Show Notes – Jan. 22, 2023
“The National LGBTQ Task Force – the country’s oldest LGBTQ advocacy group – celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, honoring 50 years of advancing freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ people. ​​This milestone year will recognize and celebrate the Task Force’s rich history of driving progress within the LGBTQ community, … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Jan. 22, 2023 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Dec. 25, 2022
Dec 26 2022
Show Notes – Dec. 25, 2022
Our guest on this special Christmas Day show is Bryan Ruby, one of Out magazine’s “Out 100” of 2022.  Bryan is a professional baseball player and a professional country music singer-song writer.  He is also an openly gay man. Aside from traveling 75,000 miles last year playing baseball and performing … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Dec. 25, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Nov. 27, 2022
Nov 28 2022
Show Notes – Nov. 27, 2022
The holidays are upon us! These can be particularly stressful times for LGBTQ+ people. This month we’ll introduce you to a young gay man who is doing something to help LGBTQ+ navigate coming out and living an authentic life. Kollyn Conrad is the founder of Publicly Private, an organization that … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Nov. 27, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 30, 2022
Oct 31 2022
Show Notes – Oct. 30, 2022
This week we have a special Outbeat Extra edition of Outbeat News In Depth celebrating LGBTQ history month.  LGBT author and historian, Eric Marcus, is our guest.  He is the founder of the Making Gay History podcast and MakingGayHistory.com. You might remember him from our special series last year featuring … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 30, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Oct. 23, 2022
Oct 24 2022
Show Notes – Oct. 23, 2022
Zander Moricz was the class president of Pine View High School in Sarasota, Florida when the state’s “don’t say gay” bill was passed and signed into law. His graduation speech was censored by the school principal and so Zander decided to fight back and is now leading huge effort to … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Oct. 23, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – Sept. 25, 2022
Sep 26 2022
Show Notes – Sept. 25, 2022
Coming out as transgender it tough enough, but imagine coming out as a transgender woman in the fire department. Bobbie Scopa did just that years before most others and ended up having a hugely successful 45 year long career! Her new memoir titled, “Both Sides of the Fire Line” comes … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – Sept. 25, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.
Show Notes – August 28, 2022
Aug 29 2022
Show Notes – August 28, 2022
Monkeypox is the latest health emergency in the United States and men who have sex with men seem to be among a large group being infected. This month we will share the facts and myths about Monkeypox with Lorie Violette, Prevention Director at Face to Face here in Sonoma County. … Continue reading → The post Show Notes – August 28, 2022 appeared first on Outbeat Radio News.