This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares updates on a couple of stories she’s been following. The stories of Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill. We also need to share news about Alex Franco, a trans man who was murdered in Utah. In politics, let's celebrate another win this week. Over 40 anti-LGBTQ riders did not get passed in the recent spending bill that passed to avoid a government shutdown. In culture and entertainment, two trans women are getting some form of justice. I have to show some love to Jarrett Hill & Tre’vell Anderson for winning a NAACP Image award. And Amari, a Black trans woman, gets a ticket to the next round of American Idol. Let’s go!    00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast  00:39 - Leave a Queer News Tip, https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502  1:02 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66  2:41 - Queer News headlines 3:41 - News Updates on Nex Benedict and Chevy Hill. Our new contributor, Darian Aaron, provides his report on Chevy Hill’s services 10:00 - Alex Franco, we speak your name  11:53 - Over 40 anti-LGBTQ riders did not get passed in the recent spending bill that passed to avoid a government shutdown 14:56 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3rradio.fm  15:21 - Two trans women are getting some form of justice 18:48 - Black Queer journalists Jarrett Hill & Tre’vell Anderson win a NAACP Image award 20:54 -  Amari, a Black trans woman, gets a ticket to the next round of American Idol 23:44 - Anna’s Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   Give Towards Alex Franco’s Funeral Expenses https://everloved.com/life-of/alex-franco/    Amari Shares Her Transgender Story And Hopes To Heal Through Her Music - American Idol 2024 https://youtu.be/CpTEmcMtz30?si=EM_r2sXAgYvx8vyn   Subscribe to Erin in the Morning https://www.erininthemorning.com/    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio    Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502    Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66   Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm   Join The Qube https://theqube.app  🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.    Edited by Ryan Woodhall.   We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.