It was an exciting edition of The Agenda with Joe Solmonese last night on our new channel — XM 120. You’ll still hear us live from 6 – 8 p.m. Eastern every Monday. Visit About the Show to find out our entire replay schedule including a new slot at noon on Saturdays on Air America channel 167.

Headlining tonight’s show was legendary filmmaker John Waters. We talked to the openly gay writer and director about his cult classics as well as his first dramatic series role in new project that premiered last month on CourtTV. He plays the “Groom Reaper” in ’Till Death Do Us Part. Listen to parts one and two.

We turned to a writer of a different stripe, Mark Doty, whose book Dog Years is on the New York Times bestseller list. The memoir examines Doty’s own life and the loss of his partner through the lens of his dogs.

We looked to politics with Arkansas state Rep. Kathy Webb. This openly gay legislator has been critical in fighting a proposed ban on gay or lesbian people serving as foster or adoptive parents in the state. Listen to Webb’s segment.

Turning to national politics, Jeanne Cummings, a reporter for The Politico was our guest. Joe and Mary talked to her about the presidential race, who’s winning the fundraising primary and what that could mean for a fair-minded candidate.

Finally it was our pleasure to welcome Sean Kennedy, news features editor of The Advocate. In a wide-ranging interview he talked about everything from great places to live for GLBT people to “American Idol” to the presidential horse race.

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