Chinanu Okoli: In West Hollywood, one of America’s most famous boozy neighborhoods, Justice Kay spends his Wednesday nights like a lot of other queer guys in Los Angeles….at a bar. Justice Kay: “It’s kind of the only really option for you to go and develop a sense of community sometimes.”  Chinanu Okoli: But instead of…

Tourists and local Angelinos alike flock to WeHo for its walkable gay bar culture. Is the city doing enough to protect pedestrians from the city-wide rise in traffic deaths? DESMOND: Drivers come fast down Santa Monica Blvd. The cars turn through crosswalks in front of oncoming pedestrians. They blow through stop signs and red lights,…

In this podcast, student reporter Annie Bennett explores youth homelessness in Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community. She interviews experts, community activists and those who have experienced homelessness firsthand. Annie Bennett: Even before she had to worry about where she would lay her head every night, Tatyana Woodward was living a life full of uncertainty. Woodward: I come…

Burnout has become commonplace in the already stressful and overwhelming field of journalism. The phenomena can cause journalists to lose their drive. But can burnout be addressed? Will it?  In this podcast, student journalist Zach Bradshaw listens to stories from three journalists and speaks with an expert on burnout to better understand burnout, what we…

Exploring who you are and how you want to present yourself to the world is a natural part of growing up. But for some in the LGBTQ+ community, doing so openly can be risky and sometimes dangerous. For years this led some to find outlets and venues where they feel safe and empowered to grapple…

How do folks who work in food recover from eating disorders? Content warning for eating disorders. Chala June is an associate editor at Bon Appétit. They’ve struggled with binge eating their entire life. Through learning about and working in food, they’ve found a path to healing. More on eating disorder recovery: Sod’s Eating Ice Cream…