In this time of Pride month, a time to both acknowledge the pioneering gay & trans warriors throughout the historic struggle for LGBTQ+ equality AND to celebrate unconditional love & acceptance of people of all sexualities, it is unbelievable that in USA 2026 there are governors of at least five states, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah trying to "unrecognize" Pride month by renaming it "Nuclear Family Month" or Fidelity Month. (It won't work, LOL!) The hatred and ignorance and bigotry toward LGBTQ+ folks is on the rise after decades of fighting for the tiniest bit of equality. For this month's Everything Is Real Radio, "Pride Is Family!", host Sam Sebren  looks at some of the gay history around families and also at the joys of inclusivity and unconditional love. At a time when trans rights especially are being stripped away by one of the most closeted, hypocrite Republican administrations ever, this year is especially the time to get LOUD and celebrate and support LGBTQ+ people no matter what your sexuality is. A quarter of the way through the 21st century, this should not have to still be a fight for our acceptance and for our very existence, but sadly it is. If you can, support your local Pride events. Support your local LGBTQ+ businesses. And support your LGBTQ+ family and friends - they need it right now. Gay history is important history. Respect elders. Spread love! Pride knows true family! Happy Pride!

Sounds across the sonic spectrum, blurring genres and focusing on under- and unrecognized artists working in experimental territories. The show sometimes includes interviews with guest composers, live performances, and collaborations. Live from the WGXC Catskill studio.

PLAYLIST:

No Lube So Rude (clean) / Peaches
Pride Feels Different This Year (We NEED Community) / Jace Mazzucco
trailer for "The Death And Life Of Marsha P. Johnson" (2017)
EIRR intro w/ Nasa Arab excerpt / Coil
Parents Of Gays / 1977 CBS News Special
You're Alright (clean) / Peaches
Show U Love / Eris Drew
Flying Our Flag, Protecting Our History: Stories From Stonewall / Tanya
It Is Time To Get Radically Pro-Transgender / Matt Bernstein
You Don't Know Me / Klaus Nomi
Klaus Nomi / NYC News 1981
I Feel Love / Klaus Nomi
Around The World (It's Gay Love remix) / Daft Punk
EIRR announce w/ Nasa Arab 2 excerpt / Coil
Disco III (Alchemical Sisters 4 Day Trip remix) / Special Interest
Back It Up, Boys / Peaches
Harvey Milk speaking with Juana / News Talk, 1978
I Was An Evangelical Pastor Who Hated Gay People. Then This Happened / Andy Neal
I Like You / Arthur Russell
What Straight People Don't Understand About Gay People - It's More Than You Think (excerpt) / Dylan Gabriel
Crystal (Jason Kendig's Opalescent Remix) excerpt loop / Justin Cudmore
On Love And Sexuality / James Baldwin with Mavis Nicholson on BBC, 1987
You And Me Both / Arthur Russell
MAGA Closet Cases / Jennifer Welch with Jonathan Van Ness
Daddy Bear / Hirsuit Pursuit
Alternative Theme From Gay Man's Guide To Safer Sex (End Version) / Coil
Happy Pride Month / Vic Meyers
Kickin' In (excerpt) / Patrick Cowley