Nancy

Sometimes when you speak up, the world answers.  — Gavin Grimm is a transgender rights activist suing his school district in federal court. The Vice documentary excerpted in this episode was reported by Diana Tourjee for Broadly. Bank Street School for Children is a private progressive school in upper Manhattan. — Alaska is an LA-based drag queen and former winner of RuPaul's All Star Drag Race. Zoë Sobel is a radio producer in Unalaska, Alaska...

The shooting at Pulse claimed 49 lives. Orlando hasn’t been the same since.  Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom. Theme by Alexander Overington.

Asia Kate Dillon’s role on “Billions” helped them understand the non-binary gender identity. Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. — Tina's daughter Jessica Walton's book is called "Introducing Teddy." Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Little Glass Men ("Dream Blaze"), and Kai Engel ("Snowmen"). Theme by Alexander Overington.

We've got mail. — Mara Wilson is a former child actor and the author of "Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame." — Erin McKeown is a musician, writer and producer. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Anamorphic Orchestra ("Creature Comforts"), Benedek ("Cruzin"), and Josh Woodward ("Once Tomorrow"). Theme by Alexander Overington.

Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante. Join us for a trip to Florida, with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Saeed Jones and the ghost of Bea Arthur. — Rufus Wainwright is a musician. — Saeed Jones is a poet and the executive editor, culture for BuzzFeed. — Samara Breger and Kelsey Padgett are producers...

We talk to Lena Waithe, the scene-stealing BFF on "Master of None." Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom. Theme by Alexander Overington.

There’s no shame in asking for a ‘90s boy-band haircut. — Khane Kutzwell's barbershop is Camera Ready Kutz.  Thanks to the many people helped produce Kathy's story on being butch: Esther Godoy and Madelaine Imber from Butch Is Not A Dirty Word, Rae Tutera from Bindle & Keep, the women of the Butch-Femme Social Club of LA, and everyone who talked to Kathy but didn’t make it into the final story: Lillian Faderman, BK Chan, and Aheri Stanford-Asiyo...

David and Dominique have something in common. Special thanks to Krishna Stone at Gay Men's Health Crisis, an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy organization in New York.  Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Alex Overington. Theme by Alexander Overington.

Albus Dumbledore isn't gay, no matter what J.K. Rowling says. But that doesn't mean the "Harry Potter" books aren't incredibly queer. — Matt Collette is the producer of Nancy. — Pat Brown is a New York-based comedian. Her album is called Sex Tape. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Isaac Jones, and Lawrence Grey ("The St. Marks Shake"). Theme by Alexander Overington.

Gay Republicans say they’ve got Trump on speed dial. Is he picking up the phone? — Dominic Holden is the site’s national LGBT reporter. This episode is a co-production with BuzzFeed News. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Tate Peterson ("Ragtime" and "Mid Day Blues"), UltraCat ("Disco High") and James Pants ("Cha Cha Demo"). Theme by Alexander Overington.