Too Dick-y | Episode 296

About this episode

The episode discusses LGBTQ+ identification statistics, a new Kansas law on gender markers, and various cultural topics including BAFTAs and lesbian dating.

This week, we break down Gallup’s latest data showing LGBTQ+ identification holding at 9% in the U.S., then get into Kansas’ new law voiding updated gender markers on IDs—and why we’re underreacting to how dangerous that is in real life. Plus: BAFTAs fallout, Unrivaled playoff predictions, and Am I a Bad Queer? (cringing at “lesbian,” keeping the strap moment hot, and friends not taking lesbian dating seriously). Shoutouts: Kris: A Black Queer History of the United States- The f...

People in this episode

Hosts: Shana, Kris

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ identification
• gender markers
• Kansas law
• BAFTAs
• playoff predictions
• lesbian dating

Keywords

• LGBTQ+
• gender markers
• Kansas law
• BAFTAs
• lesbian dating
• Gallup data
• queer history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallup

Books & works: A Black Queer History of the United States

Places: Kansas

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