Heather sits down with Morgan and Ryland of the Downstate Illinois Transgender Organization (DITO) to talk about the organization, Lavender House, and upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility events. In the back half of the show, Jonny sits down with Alex Socoro and Kelsey Maffett of the Rainbow Cafe to talk about upcoming TDOV events and how the organization is weathering the challenges of the current political climate. 

Jonny interviews Craig Gingrich-Philbrook about his upcoming show, “Ways To Say Goodbye” in the Marion Kleinau Theatre. This is queer autobiographical performance art exploring some of the root causes of Craig’s struggle with Functional Neurological Disorder. 

Jonny interviews Carrie Vine, executive director of Rainbow Cafe, about the organizations considerable commtiments to community health outreach and education. Theya also discuss the move into new facilities and recent and upcoming fundraising events. In the back half of the show, Jonny reviews recently passed legislation in IL protecting healthcare providers of gender affriming care and pregnancy termination. He notes how important this is in light of anti-LGBTQ legislation being considered in surrounding states, with Missouri leading the nation in most anti-LGBTQ legislation under consideration in the current session. Finally, Jonny checks back in with local LGBTQ youth advocate, DTreveous Graham, about the Tea party Extravaganza planned for February 11 at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship as a benefit for the carbondale Warming Ceter and a way to celebrate D’s 21st birthday!