David Goodhart is a British journalist, commentator and author. He is the founder and a former editor of Prospect magazine. In this conversation, David and Matt talk about his most recent book, Head Hand Heart, in which he argues that a good society needs a balance between cognitive skills, manual skills and caring skills. David argues that the rec…

In this episode, Outward hosts Jules Gill-Peterson, Bryan Lowder, and Christina Cauterucci sit down with non-binary marathoner Cal Calamia to talk about their journey into competitive racing. Cal shares how they first got into running and how their experiences as a non-binary, trans-masculine athlete have shaped their advocacy. From battling outdat…

In this episode, guest host Daisy Rosario talks to ‘What’s Next’ producer Madeline Ducharme about her experience at the DNC. They break down the queerest moments and examine the Democratic party’s queer agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Slate Podcasts

This week Christina Cauterucci speaks to journalists S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Riesman about their Slate article Kamala Harris’ Surprising Record on Trans Rights. From the national conference she convened to counter the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defense, to her denial of gender-affirming surgery for an incarcerated trans person, a look back on k…

We speak with intelligence researcher Emil Kirkegaard about giftedness, IQ, stupidity, regression to the mean, his dream data sets, whether you should freeze your sperm and much more. This episode was previously published on Aporia. Timestamps: (00:00) - Education and Giftedness (12:25) - Egalitarianism and Determinism in Scandinavia (17:27) - Earl…

This week Bryan, Jules, and Christina are joined by reporter Jasmine Mithani to talk about the Kids Online Safety Act. While protecting children from harmful material online seems like a win for everyone, some LGBTQ organizations fear that KOSA would be used to shut down LGBTQ+ content online and take away important resources for queer youth. Podca…

Steve Sailer is an American journalist and blogger known for his writings on race, genetics, intelligence, and many other sundry topics, from film to baseball. He has contributed to a variety of publications, sparking both acclaim and controversy. With a background in business and sports writing, Sailer often approaches topics from a data-driven pe…

This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by dating coach and host of the KCRW podcast How’s Your Sex Life, Myisha Battle. Myisha covers dating friends, understanding your own desire, and making connections in the real world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Slate Podcasts

Bo interviews Noah on his recent articles about British public attitudes to immigration. While the majority of Britons do want less immigration overall, the data are not as clearcut as many right-wing commentators have made it seem. Read more

This week, Jules sits down with Art Specialist Corey Serrant from Swann Auction Galleries to chat about pieces from their upcoming LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History auction and how they found the art in the first place. From an Ancient Roman bust who was an unlikely companion to famous writers to an invitation to the Weimar Republic’s hottest …

Noah interviews Bo on his views about the upcoming election. They discuss the positions of the competing candidates with respect to culture, immigration, economics and foreign policy. The conversation also explores whether Trump’s personal characteristics should affect the way we vote. Is Trump a risk too far? Or is Harris/Walz the real risk? Read …

As the Olympics come to a close, we wanted to share this story from Death, Sex & Money. During the 1988 Summer Olympics, diver Greg Louganis was competing under extreme pressure. In the preliminary round, he split his head open on the diving board, got stitched up, and decided to stay in the competition. He was also carrying a secret that only a fe…

Diana Fleischman interviews Louise Perry, Author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution and host of the Mother Maiden Matriarch podcast. Diana and Louise talk about many contended issues in child rearing and reproduction, including polygenic screening, contraception, daycare and surrogacy. Louise and Diana debate about whether the message that c…

This week Jules speaks with journalist Sohini Desai about their latest article for Slate ‘Trans Health Care Is Under Attack. But Are Concierge Providers Really the Solution?’ Together they break down what these services offer and whether they can make a meaningful difference for trans people accessing healthcare across the country. Produced by Pala…

Bo and Noah discuss Rob Henderson’s fascinating and provocative idea of “luxury beliefs.” Both agree that Henderson deserves credit for drawing attention to similarities between beliefs and status goods, for coining a catchy name, and for critically examining the hidden logic of many progressive attitudes. However, they also believe that luxury bel…

This week Bryan sits down with reporter Orion Rummler to break down Project 2025, conservative 920-page policy blueprint for a second Trump term. Orion’s article ‘What is Project 2025? Here’s the Heritage Foundation’s vision for a second Trump term’ looks at the widespread impact of these ideas for women, LGBTQ+ rights, families, education and the …

Join us as Nathan Cofnas and Eric Kaufmann discuss whether genetics need to be part of the conversation to effectively combat radical progressivism. Cofnas argues that ignoring hereditarianism perpetuates social conflict by sustaining the belief in group equality. In contrast, Kaufmann offers his 12-point plan focused on legal and institutional ref…

This week Bryan sits down with reporter Nico Lang to break down their recent Slate article ‘Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are Making a Major Comeback. Where’s the Outrage?.They delve into the concerning return of ‘Bathroom Bills’ and unpack what’s different this time around, why it’s taking root, and the larger strategy of this legislation. Learn mor…

Tania Reynolds from the University of New Mexico joins us for an enlightening conversation that explores the intricate dynamics of gender differences in friendships. We discuss how women’s friendships, despite their intimacy, often face more conflict and dissolution than men's. Read more

Bryan, Jules, and Mathew unite to tackle your questions! This week they take on what to do when kids question your gender, whether or not you have to be honest about your pronouns at work, and the billion dollar question- can you save your friends from the circus of disinformation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Sex is not just a social construct; it's a biological reality rooted in gamete production. Bo talks with biologist Colin Wright to explore his academic journey in animal behavior and ethology, which led him to challenge popular progressive notions about sex and gender. Read more

In this episode, Jules talks to Gender Doula Eli Lawliet. They break down what it means to offer non-medical support to people during transition, the long history of trans support networks, and the value of ritual and spirituality during transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this episode, Diana is joined by Mia Hughes, author of The WPATH Files – an expośe of the World Professional Association of Trangender Health’s transformation into a politically driven entity. Read more

This week Bryan, Christina, and Jules reunite for a classic Outward episode! They share their prides and provocations, set the gay agenda for July, and take on the recent spate of queer animal documentaries that beg the question: Can animals really be queer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

See Eric Kaufmann debate Nathan Cofnas in London, England on July 19th! In this episode, Noah is joined by Eric Kaufman, professor of politics at the University of Buckingham and author of The Third Awokening (Taboo in the UK). Topics include Eric’s experience with the woke mob; the origins and evolution of woke culture; the liberalization of attit…

This week Christina chats with Eleanor Medhurst, author of “Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion,” and the blog ‘Dressing Dykes’ to chat about lesbian style from around the world and across time. They dig into the gender-bending styles of the Harlem Renaissance, monocles, and how queer women used their fashions to find each other. Click HERE to…

In this episode, Bo and Noah discuss white identity. Is it morally legitimate or a dangerous mistake? Is it inevitable or avoidable? Is it compatible with liberalism? And why are so many so fervently opposed to it? Read more

While the Outward team makes the most of Pride Month, we have a special treat for you, the first episode of Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. — In the 1970s, San Francisco became a welcoming home for tens of thousands of new gay residents—and a modern-day Sodom for the American right. With a moral panic sweeping across the United States, a Florida or…

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Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shaped Queer Women’s Culture. They take us from the commune to the feminist bookstore and discuss the world-building drive of the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

This week, Jules chats with Chala June (food writer and former associate editor at Bon Appetit) about what it is to queer food, the labor politics of the food service industry, and the camp of early Food Network programming. Click HERE to support Human Rights Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

At Aporia, 99% of our articles are free. We want to keep doing that. We care about outreach more than money, but we also have to pay the bills. As a result, we've made the decision to paywall podcasts whilst giving free subscribers a preview. If you like Aporia's unique offering, please support us. Read more…

This week, Bryan dives into the world of sports to talk about the often obscured queer history of the Olympics with writer Michael Waters. Michael’s new book ‘The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports’ highlights the gripping true stories of pioneering trans and intersex athletes from the 1936 Olympics. Learn more abo…

At Aporia, 99% of our articles are free. We want to keep doing that. We care about outreach more than money, but we also have to pay the bills. As a result, we've made the decision to paywall podcasts whilst giving free subscribers a preview. If you like Aporia's unique offering, please support us. Read more…

This week Christina Cauterucci returns to Outward to talk with Bryan about her experience making ‘Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs’ and diving into one of the most consequential civil rights battles in American history: the first-ever statewide vote on gay rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

At Aporia, 99% of our articles are free. We want to keep doing that. We care about outreach more than money, but we also have to pay the bills. As a result, we've made the decision to paywall podcasts whilst giving free subscribers a preview. If you like Aporia's unique offering, please support us. Read more…

This week Bryan and Jules are joined by new contributor Mathew Rodriguez for a round of advice. They tackle who gets to use ‘they’, raising polite and inclusive kids, and help one listener navigate the aggressive gender politics of straight weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

At Aporia, 99% of our articles are free. We want to keep doing that. We care about outreach more than money, but we also have to pay the bills. As a result, we've made the decision to paywall podcasts whilst giving free subscribers a preview. If you like Aporia's unique offering, please support us. Read more…

This week Bryan talks to Lucas LaRochelle, the creator of the online platform Queering the Map. Queering the Map is a community-generated digital archive and map of LGBTQ2IA+ experiences around the globe. They dig into the map’s beginnings, stories from the platform, and how this archive has been able to share queer joy, sorrow, and possibility acr…

At Aporia, 99% of our articles are free. We want to keep doing that. We care about outreach more than money, but we also have to pay the bills. As a result, we've made the decision to paywall podcasts whilst giving free subscribers a preview. If you like Aporia's unique offering, please support us. Read more…

Former Outward producer June Thomas joins Bryan and Jules to chat about the very gay new series from Starz, Mary and George. They talk 16th-century sex and sexuality and share their prides, provocations, and the gay agenda for May. Read What's Fact and What's Fiction in Mary & George from Slate Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about yo…

This week, Jules and Bryan talk to Michael Goodyear about how trademark law is helping queer brands reclaim derogatory language. They dig into Dykes on Bikes and other early queer trademarks including the history of the rainbow flag we all know and love. You can read Michael’s article ‘The Surprising Result of the Supreme Court Case That Allowed Sl…

This week Bryan talks to writer Neil J. Young about his new book Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right. They dig into some of the inherent contradictions of the Gay Right and the pillars of their political strategy and reveal how central whiteness and maleness is to their politic. Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your…

On this week’s episode, guest hosts Daisy Rosario and Madeline Duchamp break down the new lesbian caper films Drive Away Dolls and Love Lies Bleeding. They dig into the joy of queer bars, Kristen Stewart's soft butch coming out, and the newly iconic Katie O’Brien. Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

For National Poetry Month Bryan and Jules talk to multi-hyphenate writer and performer Brontez Purnell about his new book Ten Bridges I've Burnt: A Memoir in Verse. They dig into the influence of astrophysics and forgiveness on his work, and his essay on Black Gay Pornstar Gene Lamar. Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your ad choi…

In this episode, Trace Lysette (Transparent, Hustlers) talks about her critically acclaimed film Monica, with Jules. The film tells the story of a trans woman returning home after decades of estrangement from her dying mother, and was the first-ever film led by an out trans actor to debut at the Venice Film Festival. Jules talks to Trace about the …

This week, we’re sharing more of our interview with Trans rights activist and ACLU Lawyer Chase Strangio. In this episode, Bryand and Jules ask Chase about his recent New York Times op-ed Trans Visibility Is Nice. Safety Is Even Better. They also talk about how hyper-visibility does not equate safety, and what we all risk losing when we lose trans …

2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation and with over 500 bills introduced in 2024 it’s shaping up to be another critical year for statutory rights for trans people. This week, Bryan and Jules review the damage done in 2023 and look at the implications for anti-trans legislation this year with Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for …

In this episode Bryan speaks with Reporter Jessica Bateman about her recent Washington Post article ‘They found spiritual joy. They won’t have it taken away. That details the importance of LGBTQ-affirming churches in Tennessee and the challenges they face. Email us at outwardpod@slate.com Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your ad …

From 52 first dates to 8 boyfriends at once, Ashley Ray is a poly expert here to answer your relationship questions and demystify some poly terms. Today, Bryan and Ashley dive into the perils of unicorn hunters, metamour drama, and what to do with jealous feelings. Email us at outwardpod@slate.com Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about…