OUTCincinnati

Chris and Melissa discuss the Equality Act being considered in the US Congress, and then discuss the dangerous hostility towards LGBTQ+ persons in Ghana in West Africa and a temporary closure of their new LGBTQ+ center due to the hostilities. Guests Darnell Pierre Benjamin, CPD Officer Lisa Johnson, and Alex Newell.

Cincinnati Pride Parade cancelled again this year, Chris and Melissa take a look back at Cincinnati Pride history. Featured guest Scott Knox and Michael Chanak.

Chris and Melissa learn about how the performing arts are surviving COVID shutdowns from NKU Theatre + Dance Program Head and Associate Professor Michael Hatton.

OUT Cincinnati delves into the career of RuPaul. Featuring interviews with Drag Race Queens DETOX, Penny Tration, Nina West and Jujubee.

Springboro's newest and maybe first drag show sold out in just a couple of days. Drag Queen Atlanta Dayeraye talks to Chris and Melissa about the upcoming show and how she has created a Facebook page to help connect the LGBTQ+ community in Springboro in hopes of creating a community outreach program.

Out Cincinnati features Officer Lisa Johnson, the LGBTQ+ liaison for the Cincinnati Police Department. She talks about the present condition of the homeless population in the city and members of the LGBTQ+ community in that population. Officer Johnson talks about her experience helping homeless teens who were kicked out of their homes after coming out.

OUTCincinnati features music from Cincinnati LGBTQ+ artist Tim'm T. Westand DJ Planet Venus on this episode. Chris talks to Dionne Warwick about her LGBTQ+ advocacy.

On this episode of OUT Cincinnati, Chris and Melissa find out how the Freestore Foodbank is handling helping those in need during COVID19. We also find out about what's going on with the Cincinnati Mens' Chorus and how COVID19 isn't stopping them from performing.

This episode of OUT Cincinnati features Charmaine McGuffey. She is the first openly lesbian to run for Hamilton County Sheriff and shares her experience fighting to end discrimination in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

This episode of Out Cincinnati features Jonah Yokoyama from Equitas talking about a new treatment available that helps prevent the spread of HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at risk for HIV take daily medicine to lower their chances of getting HIV. Organizer Allyson West says the Cindependent Film Festival is still on for this year with a mobile cinema presentation coming to you. Chris and Melissa discuss dogs, cheese, and Eddie Van Halen's appearance in Back To The Future.

On OUT Cincinnati this week a surprise announcement by performing artist Benjy Bradshaw and Chris and Melissa find out what's happening at this year's Dayton Independent Film Festival.

This episode of OUT Cincinnati covers the topic of mental health issues including suicide prevention. Chris and Melissa talk with representatives from Heartland Trans Wellness and Equitas, Dr. Jennifer Wright-Berryman from the University of Cincinnati, and legendary singer songwriter and suicide prevention activist Judy Collins.

On OUT Cincinnati Melissa talks with opera singer, actor, and baker Will M Reed who clues us in on what’s happening with the Cincinnati Opera and how you can still see opera performances in the Queen City. Will shares stories about his adventures with his long time spouse, famous drag performer Tony Cody, also known as Penny Tration from Season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

This week's episode of OUT Cincinnati features Jose Rodriguez with Equitas Health, an organization that serves the needs of the LGBTQ Community in Cincinnati and across Ohio. Jose discusses the new Walnut Hills location, a new COVID testing event, and how YOU can get involved with your health. We also learn about Jose’s bulldog. His name is Hank.

OUTCincinnati discusses The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus and their event with MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir called Cincinnati, Lifting Every Voice, Singing Proudly for Equality. Chris and Melissa are joined by Activist, Teacher, Writer Key Beck (03:46). Key is an LGBTQ Training Specialist at Lighthouse Safe and Supported. Later, writer and activist Michael Chanak (34:10) talks about their history of being a leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights beginning at Procter &Gamble in the 1980's and what they are doing now.

This week's episode of OUT Cincinnati features a 17-year-old who organized Milford Pride this year, and we hear from Detox from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 who is making an appearance in Cincinnati in October.

OUT Cincinnati welcomes City of Cincinnati Health Commissioner Dr. Melba Moore with an update on the COVID19 outbreak. Then Dayton, Ohio Mayor and VP of the US Conference of Mayors Nan Whaley has an update on the COVID19 situation there and police relations since the death of George Floyd.

Remember all that good news from the Supreme Court? Emily Meyer is a staff attorney with Equality Ohio and she breaks it all down for us! Jillian Teeters is a recent Mariemont graduate and a local activist. She tells us what's next for her.

Tim'm West is an educator, community leader, and musician. He joins us to discuss Cincy Black Pride. We discuss how you can be an advocate in these trying times. DJ Planet Venus joins us to talk Pride month and her new music!

This episode of OUT Cincinnati features activist Michael "Goose" Chanak and author of the Cleveland and Columbus LGBTQ (and soon Cincinnati) books, Ken Schneck!

Arykah Carter, local transgender activist and Grand Marshal of last year's Cincinnati Pride Parade discusses Pride and Stonewall. Major Charmaine McGuffey, candidate for Hamilton County Sheriff on the tense situation in the Queen City and author Karla Jay joins us to discuss the history of Stonewall.

Chris and Melissa talk about what they did for the long weekend! The LeCamerons talk about being on the cover of Cincinnati Magazine for their Pride issue! John Ferrannini joins us from the San Fran Bay Reporter for a COVID19 update.

Melissa and Chris discuss the 30 year anniversary of Madonna's 'Vogue' being on the top of the charts. Also this week, we speak to Kevin Spirtas about his work on "After Forever" on Amazon Video. You may know him from his role of Dr. Wesley on "Days of Our Lives". We'll also check in with Claudia from NYC Pride about their online events this year.

The hair salons are opening and Chris and Melissa are changing up their hairstyles after months without a visit to a stylist. Chris talks to Carlos Garcia Leon from the Cincinnati Opera, and OUT Cincinnati focuses on the effect of the pandemic on local small businesses...Chris talks to the owners of Good Judy's and Mad Llama Coffee Shop,

OUT Cincinnati 5-7-2020 features Emily Meyer from Equality Ohio, Taylor and Jordon of Hamilton Pride (new for 2020), and comic performer Karen Williams.

Melissa and Chris discuss lesbian chickens and the upcoming one-year anniversary of OUT Cincinnati. Chris talks to the Kush Queen Olivia Alexander about cannabis history in the LGBTQ+ community.

On Out Cincinnati. Melissa and Chris talk about making masks at home. Chris talks to local journalists about their work covering the Covid19 pandemic. And what do they binge watch when they get home?

Our guest this week on OUT Cincinnati is Dr. Jennifer Wright-Berryman Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Cincinnati talks about mental health issues people may be experiencing during the stay-at-home order. She gives tips on how to deal with feeling stressed or depressed.

COVID19 Update - Cincinnati Health Commissioner Dr. Melba R. Moore updates us on Cincinnati’s response to the virus. We also talk to Mayor Nan Whaley of Dayton, OH about how they are doing. Pastor Todd Peterson from Lakeview United Church of Christ talks about faith in response to this crisis.

On this episode, we speak to Professor Michael Hatton, head of the theatre and dance program at Northern Kentucky University. We will find out what shows they have coming up and discuss fat shaming in the LGBT community. We will also talk to comedian Bridget Denman about some amazing upcoming shows! www.bombsawaycomedy.com

This episode features Stand-Up Comics Rita Rudner and Louis Anderson as well as the Cincinnati PD LGBTQ+ Community Resource Officer Lisa Johnson

We speak to Sister Ana May Ceres from The Cincinnati Sisters (Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) about the history, mission, and goings-on of the group in The Queen City. The group has a history that dates back to the 1970’s in California and has chapters worldwide (www.cincinnatisisters.com). We speak to Keith Cullen, Dublin-born singer/songwriter who gets inspiration from big band to acoustic rock. We talk about his music and visibility as an LGBT artist (www.kcmusic.ie).

Out Cincinnati interviews Lisa Moran, lung cancer, stroke, and brain disease survivor and activist. She spoke to Congress about supplying more funding for lung cancer research.

OUTCincinnati talks to Mayor Ben Baker of Dayton, Kentucky about its LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance, signed in August, 2019. We talk about the city and all there is to do and see. Chris chats with fifteen-year-old Riggins Schrader, a transgender advocate and his parents in their Mason home. We discuss what transgender rights look like in 2019 and Riggins’ mad skills on the ukulele. Riggins and family work with The Living With Change Organization in Cincinnati.

On this episode of #OUTCincinnati, we’ll talk to Dr. Jason Whitesel of Illinois State U.about his book “FAT GAY MEN: GIRTH, MIRTH, AND THE POLITICS OF STIGMA” and Darnell Pierre Benjamin, a Cincinnati-area actor.

Chris and Melissa talk to Pastor Todd Peterson and Corey Nieman from Lakeview United Church of Christ in Maineville, a Cincinnati suburb, about their work in the community and their welcoming congregation. San Francisco based attorney Kat Allen talks about the cannabis industry and its finances along with volunteering at the SF LGBT CENTER.

OUTCincinnati talks to Jujubee from RuPaul's Drag Race about her approach to drag and what she’s been up to since the show. We also talk #Laotian food and Jujubee’s favorite fried chicken joint.

Happy Pride