For our first live show in the new year, we had a great lineup on last night’s The Agenda with Joe Solmonese.

Starting off, we talked to a Michigan State University student who was named the winner of HRC’s Come Out and Vote video contest in October. Tyler Oakley received an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., where among other things, he joined us on The Agenda to talk about youth activism. Download or listen:

A new study was published in last month’s journal “Pediatrics” exploring the impact of family rejection on LGBT people’s health and well-being. The author Caitlin Ryan was our guest to discuss her findings that have serious consequences for friends and family members of LGBT people. Download parts one and two or listen:
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Turning to politics, University of Virginia Professor Larry Sabato was our guest. This well known political science professor – often seen on television analyzing current events – gave a historical perspective on the upcoming inauguration of our 44th president. Download parts one and two or listen:
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As the winter doldrums set in, we welcomed Ed Salvato, editor-in-chief of OutTraveler.com. Not only do we have warm weather destinations on our mind, but Ed told us how to get there on a budget. Download or listen:

Finally, thousands of grassroots activists joined protests in cities across the country after California passed proposition 8. Amy Balliett is one of the founders of Join The Impact – a group formed out of this anger and now holding actions on a regular basis to promote LGBT quality. We heard her thoughts on a way forward this year. Download or listen: