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For 10 minutes each week and an hour every month, host Melissa Loucks explored LGBTQ issues in New Haven, and across the country with a particular focus on trans rights. Out & About is part of the WNHH Community Radio family of podcast. Go to wnhh.org to learn more.

Melissa Loucks


    • Jan 19, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Episode 10 | Elijah Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 46:04


    Today on "Out & About" host Melissa Loucks talks with Elijah Leigh about Transgender matters. Elijah Leigh is a Trans-activist with The New Haven Pride Center.

    Episode 9 | Transgender Workplace Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 11:52


    On this episode, host Melissa Loucks talks new anti-discrimination measures in Michigan and Minnesota, and tells the story of several individuals nationwide facing transgender discrimination in the workplace, and what they are doing to fight it.

    Episode 8 | Trans Under Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 10:32


    Host Melissa Loucks is back in the studio to talk about what trans folks and their allies might expect on a legislative level from the incoming Trump administration. From Mara Keisling's response at the National Center for Transgender Equality to how married and engaged couples can best protect themselves, Loucks leaves no stone unturned as she braces for a difficult next four years.

    Episode 7 | National Women's Hockey League

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2016 12:54


    On this episode, host Melissa Loucks tells the story of Harrison Brown, the first openly trans member of the the National Women's Hockey League. Loucks also breaks other international trans news, including that of a new camp in Australia.

    Episode 6 | New Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 9:52


    Out & About host Melissa Loucks takes a look at new legislation in Florida, California and Connecticut that will affect the LGBT community in those states.

    Episode 5 | Tony Ferraiolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 8:40


    Host Melissa Loucks fills listeners in on the latest LGBT news around the country.

    Episode 4 | National LGBT News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 12:16


    Host Melissa Loucks provides listeners with their weekly update in national LGBT news.

    Episode 3 | A Happy Day in Trans News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 9:00


    Host Melissa Loucks is back with a happy update on transgender news in New Haven and nationally.

    Episode 2 | Trans News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 7:31


    Host Melissa Loucks gives a weekly update on trans news and politics -- the good, the bad, and the downright upsetting -- across the U.S.

    Episode 1 | Trans Discrimination in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 9:17


    On this inaugural episode of Out & About, host Melissa Loucks introduces listeners to the show, and to several unsettling Trans discrimination issues around the country.

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