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.

Society & Culture
Sexuality
126
Caught in Gay Amber
How do we keep queer history fresh without disrespecting it—or ourselves?
61 min
127
Being Horny Is Thorny
Asexuality reveals the flaws of a society based so deeply on sexual desire.
56 min
128
Who Is Ellen to Us?
Looking at how Ellen DeGeneres fits into the history and current landscape of queer media.
58 min
129
Sweat and Sorrow in the Summer
Discussing the atrocities in Chechnya and caring for our queer elders.
58 min
130
We’re Here, We’re Married, We’re Employed
The fifth anniversary of marriage equality, and the future of LGBTQ fights
68 min
131
ACT UP and Larry Kramer’s Legacy
He was good for the movement but maybe not for those inside of it.
37 min
132
The Queerness of Quarantine Bubbles
We’ve spent our whole lives negotiating contested spaces.
62 min
133
Finding Life at Queer Virtual Sex Parties
How can you cruise without any eye contact?
50 min
134
COVID-19, AIDS, and Community
How do we react when we’re unable to come together?
55 min
135
Outward Classic: Our Queer Roots
Where did we come from?
47 min
136
Queer Advice
“How can I mesh my fantasy life and my real life?”
55 min
137
Pandering and Parenting
How do we handle representation, and what does it mean to children?
58 min
138
Special Episode: The Inheritance
A multigenerational roundtable of gay men discuss Matthew Lopez's epic play
53 min
139
The LGBTQ Decade
Where have the last ten years taken us?
65 min
140
Kids These Days
How do we help children step outside of the heteronormative box?
53 min
141
Dolls and Democrats
Do the candidates know how to talk to LGBTQ people?
52 min
142
What Makes Us Gay
Is it God, genes, or just because?
48 min
143
Fights
Picking apart the debates that rile up our queer family.
56 min
144
Icons
Debating queer icons and who gets to make that distinction.
56 min
145
Live From Joe's Pub
Hosts Christina Cauterucci, Bryan Lowder, and Brandon Tensley discuss queer legacies with writer Alexander Chee and actors May Hong and Garcia.
64 min
146
Live From Slate Day
Outward and The Waves on Booksmart, Chirlaine McCray, and Miz Cracker.
48 min
147
The “Sex Ed” Edition
But how does it work?
64 min
148
Introducing Uncover: The Village
40 min
149
The "Scene" Edition
Where’s yours?
71 min
150
Live Show Announcements!
Come see us in June!
2 min