Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.
1
The WNBA’s Very Big Year: New Fandom, Renewed ...
Guest host Daisy Rosario talks to queer sports reporter Frankie de la Cretaz about the WNBA’s biggest season and what it means for the lesbian and queer fans who’ve been there the whole time.
31 min
2
What Arabic LGBTQ+ Slang Tells Us with Marwan K...
June sits down with Marwan Kaboour, editor of The Queer Arab Glossary, the first published collection of Arabic LGBTQ+ slang
32 min
3
Surviving Hate and Finding Joy as a Trans Teen...
Nico Lang traveled the country to talk to trans teenagers about the reality of their lives in red states and blue states.
40 min
4
Fighting for Non-Binary Inclusivity in Athletic...
: The Outward hosts sit down with non-binary marathoner Cal Calamia who is making space for trans and non-binary folks in competitive racing
38 min
5
The LGBTQ Moments and Misses at the DNC with Ma...
Daisy Rosario chats with ‘What’s Next’ producer Madeline Ducharme about queer moments from the DNC and what they tell us about the Harris campaign positions on Queer issues
28 min
6
Kamala Harris’ Record on Trans Rights with S.I...
Christina Cauterucci speaks to journalists S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Riesman about their Slate article looking back on Kamala Harris’ political track record on trans rights.
29 min
7
Could the Kids Online Safety Act Harm Queer Youth?
Bryan, Jules, and Christina reunite to talk about the Kids Online Safety Act with reporter Jasmine Mithani
40 min
8
Dating Friends and Understanding Desire with My...
Jules and Bryan talk to dating coach Myisha Battle about how she coaches people and partners to explore their desires.
39 min
9
Collecting LGBT+ History with Corey Serrant
Jules talks to Art Specialist Corey Serrant about collecting pieces of queer art and history
34 min
10
Olympic Legend Greg Louganis on Outliving and ...
From Death, Sex & Money, an interview with Greg Louganis. The four-time gold medal–winning diver explains what it was like to compete at the highest level while undergoing treatment for HIV.
39 min
11
Is Telehealth the Answer for Gender Affirming C...
Jules is joined by journalist Sohini Desai to dissect how useful trans telehealthcare options really are
35 min
12
Project 2025 with Orion Rummler
Bryan and reporter Orion Rummler break down what Project 2025 has in store for the LGBTQ community
23 min
13
“Bathroom Bills” Return with Nico Lang
Bryan digs into the recent return of trans-exclusionary “Bathroom Bills” with reporter Nico Lang
33 min
14
Can you love the bigotry away? Queer Advice wit...
Bryan, Jules, and Mathew take on your gender queer-ies and questions about navigating the rise of anti-trans bigotry in your personal life
36 min
15
What's A Gender Doula?
Jules talks to Eli Lawliet about their practice as a Gender Doula, offering practical and emotional support to people as they transition
36 min
16
Can Animals Be Queer?
Jules, Bryan, and Christina reunite to discuss Peacock’s ‘Queer Planet’ and the new podcast ‘A Field Guide to Gay Animals’
46 min
17
A History of Lesbian Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst
Christina talks with Eleanor Medhurt, author or Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion
32 min
18
Slow Burn: A Hotbed of Homosexuality
In the 1970s, California played host to the biggest gay rights fight the country had ever seen.
47 min
19
Iconic Queer Women’s Spaces with June Thomas
Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shapred Queer Women’s Culture
42 min
20
Disrupting Food & Restaurant Culture with Chala...
Jules talks to writer Chala June about using queer as a verb in the food industry
32 min
21
The Trans History of the 1936 Olympics with Mic...
Bryan learns about trans and intersex athletes in the 1930s with writer Michael Waters
31 min
22
Behind the Scenes of ‘Gays Against Briggs’ with...
Bryan and Christina reunite to talk about the new season of Slow Burn
38 min
23
Evolving Our Social Scripts - Queer Advice with...
Bryan, Jules, and Mathew tackle who can say ‘they’, the sir/ma’am binary, and navigating what to wear to a straight wedding
34 min
24
Queering the Map with Lucas LaRochelle
24 min
25
Mary & George Brings the Historical Drama
Bryan and Jules review the new series from Starz with guest host June Thomas
38 min