Episode 53 - Commentary Titled “Election 2008 - The Joy of Victory, The Agony of Defeat”

Published Sunday, 16 Nov 2008 Podcast 0 Comments
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This episode features my commentary on the 2008 election celebrating the joy of Barack Obama being elected as the next president of the U.S. and the Democrats expanding their majority in both house of Congress. I also comments on the passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments along with our attendance at the Dallas Protest as part of The nationwide protest against Proposition 8’s passage and the LGBT fight for same-sex marriage that was held on November 15th in 300 cities and all 50 states in the U.S.

Rodolfo and Me at the Dallas Protest against Proposition 8 on 11/15/08

 

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Text Version of This Commentary

Photos of Dallas Protest against Proposition 8 on 11/15/08

Oak Lawn TV Coverage of Proposition 8 Protest in Dallas

DVTV Coverage of the Dallas Protest

Kieth Olbermann “Special Comment” titled “Gay Marriage is a Matter of Love” Aired on 11/10/08

 

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The Vanderslice Salon

Join The Impact

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Episode 52 - Brian Nesbitt - “Ex-Gay” Therapy Survivor, Introduced by Wayne Besen, Founder and Executive Director of Truth Wins Out

Published Thursday, 02 Oct 2008 Podcast 1 Comment
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Wayne Besen discuses his latest work with Truth Wins Out in protesting Ex-Gay therapy including a recent trip to Alaska and protesting James Dobson’s induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago. “Ex-Gay” therapy survivor, Brian Nesbitt discusses what lead him into “Ex-Gay” therapy, what was involved with the therapy, the failure of the therapy and his life since stopping therapy, becoming a proud out gay man and protesting the work of Exodous, NARTH and other “Ex-Gay” organizations.

Brian Nesbitt, “Ex-Gay” Therapy Survivor

Wayne Besen, Founder and Executive Director of Truth Wins Out and Brian Besen, “Ex-Gay” Therapy Survivor at Dallas Pride, September 2008

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Truth Wins Out

Dump Dobson

Other organizations/books/information mentioned during this episode

Sept. 07 Dallas Voice article on conviction of Christopher Austin, Ex-Gay therapist

Brian Nesbitt’s 30-second video, “Ex-Gay Rubber Band Therapy Doesn’t Work”

Brian Nesbitt’s 5 minute, 38 second video, “Brian Nesbitt Survived ‘Ex-Gay’ Rubberband; Aversion Therapy”

Exodus International

NARTH

National Radio Hall of Fame

Prayers for Bobby: A Mother’s Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son, by Leroy Aarons

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Episode 51 - Bob Witeck - CEO and Co-Founder of Witeck-Combs Communications (Part 2 of 2)

Published Thursday, 25 Sep 2008 Podcast 0 Comments
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Bob Witeck continues his discussion on Witeck-Combs Communications use of market research on the LGBT community, how he advises major corporations to market to the LGBT market segment and the services his company provides. This is part 2 of a 2-part interview. My commentary is titled, “If You Can’t Be Out at Work Find Another Job.”

Bob Witeck, CEO and Co-Founder, Witeck-Combs Communications

Bob Witeck, CEO and Co-Founder, Witeck-Combs Communications

Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Co-Founders, Witeck-Combs Communications

Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Co-Founders, Witeck-Combs Communications

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Witeck-Combs Communications

Harris Interactive

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Episode 50 - Bob Witeck - CEO and Co-Founder of Witeck-Combs Communications (Part 1 of 2)

Published Friday, 19 Sep 2008 Podcast 0 Comments
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Bob Witeck discusses founding Witeck-Combs Communications, the role of public relations, their work with American Airlines along with their relationship with Harris Interactive and the importance of market research on the LGBT market segment. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview

Bob Witeck, CEO and Co-Founder, Witeck-Combs Communications

Bob Witeck, CEO and Co-Founder, Witeck-Combs Communications

Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Co-Founders, Witeck-Combs Communications at PEN Awards Dinner

Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Co-Founders, Witeck-Combs Communications at PEN Awards Dinner

Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Co-Founders, Witeck-Combs Communications with Tipper Gore

Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Co-Founders, Witeck-Combs Communications with Tipper Gore

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Witeck-Combs Communications

Harris Interactive

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Episode 49 - Serge Gojkovich - GayGadget.com and LGBT Travel

Published Friday, 12 Sep 2008 Podcast 0 Comments
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Serge Gojkovich just launched GayGadget.com a website on August 1st focusing on tech for gay guys. Serge also discusses LGBT travel as his company,Gay Consultants, Inc., handles LGBT marketing for Visit London and Visit Britain.

Serge Gojkovich

Serge Gojkovich

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GayGadget.com

Gay Consultants, Inc.

Visit London

Visit Britain

International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA)

Bridgton, Maine

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Episode 48 - Tom & Travis Knoll - Gay Dad and His Son (Part 2 of 2)

Published Monday, 01 Sep 2008 Podcast 1 Comment
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Travis Knoll, 17-year old son of Tom Knoll discusses the books he reads and his interpretation of the authors, history, politics and religion. To discusses the responsibilities of being a parent. I deliver a commentary called “Verbal Gold.”

Tom and Travis Knoll

Tom and Travis Knoll

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Websites and organizations mentioned in this episode:

Family Equality Council

COLAGE

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

AFS Intercultural Programs

The University of Chicago

Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation

The Buli Salon

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Episode 47 - Tom & Travis Knoll - Gay Dad and His Son (Part 1 of 2)

Published Saturday, 30 Aug 2008 Podcast 1 Comment
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Tom Knoll, a gay dad, adopted his son Travis at the age of 6 years. They discuss Tom’s growing up, adoption of Travis, their adjustment to each other, Travis’s talented and gifted skills as veracious reader and musician.

Tom and Travis Knoll

Tom and Travis Knoll

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Family Equality Council

COLAGE

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

AFS Intercultural Programs

The University of Chicago

Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation

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Episode 46 - David Spark, Tech Journalist and New Media Consultant

Published Tuesday, 26 Aug 2008 Podcast 1 Comment
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David Spark, San Francisco based tech journalist and new media consultant reports on the tech industry on TV and radio, in print and online. David, a leading expert on new media, discuses the latest Internet, social networking and Presence Awareness trends.

David Spark Hosting Radio Show

David Spark Hosting Radio Show

David Spark Interviewing Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

David Spark Interviewing Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

David Spark, Tech Journalist and New Media Consultant

David Spark Hosting Radio Show

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David Spark websites mentioned in this episode:

Spark Media Solutions

Spark Minute

Be The Voice Blog

SFComedy

Foot Tours (San Francisco)

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Apple

Microsoft

PJK.net

Good Morning Silicon Valley

MacRumors.com

Twitter

Yahoo

Google

ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)

EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation)

IMDB (The International Movie Database)

gaygadget.com

The Buli Salon

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Episode 45 - Rick Shenkman, Historian and Author of “Just How Stupid Are We? Facing The Truth About The American Voter”

Published Sunday, 17 Aug 2008 Podcast 1 Comment
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Rick Shenkman, Historian and “New York Times” best-selling author, discusses his new book and talks about the ignorance most Americans have about politics and how their government works. He also describes the History Network News website that he founded and edited along with his website howstupidblog.com. My commentary during this episode is called, “The Dumbing Down of America.”

Rick Shenkman, Historian and New York Times best-selling author

Rick Shenkman, Historian and New York Times best-selling author

Rick Shenkman's new book discussed at length on this episode

Rick Shenkman’s new book discussed at length on this episode

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How Stupid Blog

Rick Shenkman’s Appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with John Stewart”

History News Network

History Resources from History News Network

The New York Times

Mother Jones

The Nation

The Weekly Standard

The New Republic

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Episode 44 - H. Alexander Robinson, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Black Justice Coalition

Published Wednesday, 13 Aug 2008 Podcast 0 Comments
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H. Alexander Robinson discusses the challenges face by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender African Americans including the role of the church, living the “Down Low” and the impact of AIDS. He also shares the work undertaken by the National Black Justice Coalition.

H. Alexander Robinson, Executive Director and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition

H. Alexander Robinson, Executive Director and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition

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National Black Justice Coalition

H. Alexander Robinson’s Bilerico Project blog posts August 2008 Website

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