Ukraine's Olena Shevchenko fights rights battles and the Russian invasion; trans athletes score their first points at the U.S. Supreme Court, Kansas Republicans smash the Democratic governor's pro-trans intentions, Indiana and Idaho Republicans outlaw kids' gender-affirming healthcare, North Dakota Republicans advance 10 anti-queer bills in one week, New Jersey's Democratic governor declares his state a "safe haven" for gender-affirming healthcare seekers and providers, the Biden administration gets cheers for its pro-trans athlete education policies but jeers for exceptions, and drag stars backup Kelsea Ballerini at the CMT Awards — and she backs them. Those stories and more this week when you discover "This Way Out": the world's audio oasis for queer news and culture.
Hosted this week by Greg Gordon and produced with Lucia Chappelle. "NewsWrap" reported this week by Kalyn Hardman & Michael LeBeau, produced by Brian DeShazor. Correspondent: Barry McKay. Theme music: Kim Wilson. Additional music: Kelsea Ballerini and drag friends; Billy Joel.
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