LGBTQIA+

We learn how to celebrate authenticity with this weekend's Hampshire Pride and the Rainbow Players Theater and discover life on planets far, far away with Mr. Universe.

We learn how Wander Berkshires is celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, check in with the 2nd annual Montague Shakespeare Festival and discuss some dark matters with Mr. Universe.

We learn about an upcoming event in Florence to uplift artists who belong to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and check in with the folx at the Gardener's Supply Center in Hadley.

We learn about lesbian history in Northampton, skate around with the Pioneer Valley Roller Derby and blast to the past with the soon-to-be Visions Video store.

We discuss family storytelling with picture book "Jane Writes a Play," learn about this weekend's Queer Story Slam, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

Even before Donald Trump became president again and signed several anti-LGBTQ+ orders, more than two dozen states had been building up their policies. Seeking a quality of life with less discrimination, some families with LGBTQ+ children decided to move to states with more protections in place. One family recently arrived in western Massachusetts from South Carolina.

Today on The Rundown, panelists digest President Donald Trump’s first week back in office, and how his many executive orders could impact western Massachusetts.

President elect Donald Trump said he would roll back Biden administration action seeking to protect transgender students from discrimination in schools when he enters office.

We check in with drag queen Hors De'Oeuvres as she prepares for her last Drag Brunch with Hors and Friends and learn about the local lumber scene with the Mill River Slabworks.

We take a tour of operations of Blue Q to see how they're spreading profane joy on socks and home good across the world, hear about a holiday-inspired drag show hitting the Shea Theater this weekend, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.