http://www.equalityarizona.org en-us 40 Equality Arizona Radio seeks to enlighten listeners about LGBT news and issues through personal stories. Equality Arizona seeks to changes hearts and minds about the LGBT community. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:28:02 EDT Equality Arizona Radio seeks to enlighten listeners about LGBT news and issues through personal stories. Equality Arizona seeks to changes hearts and minds about the LGBT community. Equality Arizona seeks to changes hearts and minds about the LGBT community through education and personal stories. meta@equalityarizona.org no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn is introduced to the underground world of male impersonators, better known as drag kings, with the Emeritus Mister King of the Desert USofA Male Impersonator Anson Reign. Anson has utilized his new title to organize Kings for a Cause, a nationwide series of drag shows from troupes all over the United States to raise funds to be divided between local and national LGBT organizations. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:57:14 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4976/Kings4CauseFinal.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn is introduced to the underground world of male impersonators, better known as drag kings, with the Emeritus Mister King of the Desert USofA Male Impersonator Anson Reign. Anson has utilized his new title to organize Kings for a Cause, a nationwide series of drag shows from troupes all over the United States to raise funds to be divided between local and national LGBT organizations. A nationwide series of drag shows from troupes all over the United States to raise funds to be divided between local and national LGBT organizations. 00:30:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with One Community co-founder Angela Hughey about the meaning of community. Find out what community members, businesses, and organizations can do to step up to the plate when it comes to helping the LGBT community. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:32:55 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4941/1Community4Podcast.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with One Community co-founder Angela Hughey about the meaning of community. Find out what community members, businesses, and organizations can do to step up to the plate when it comes to helping the LGBT community. The building of a community. 00:30:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks about the spread of HIV/AIDS among the Latino and Chicano population with guests RJ Shannon of the Arizona Department of Health Services and Cathy Torrez-Paddock of TERROS. Hear their stories working with the Latino, Chicano, and African American populations and their struggles to find preexisting leaders within these communities who are willing to step up and fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:16:22 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4896/finalHIVnAIDSlatino.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks about the spread of HIV/AIDS among the Latino and Chicano population with guests RJ Shannon of the Arizona Department of Health Services and Cathy Torrez-Paddock of TERROS. Hear their stories working with the Latino, Chicano, and African American populations and their struggles to find preexisting leaders within these communities who are willing to step up and fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Get informed about the road blocks that are arising in prevention and what you can do to help. 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Kim Pearson of Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) about their work in advocating for the rights and welfare of transgender youth. Thu, 28 May 2009 19:29:19 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4802/finalTYFA.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Kim Pearson of Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) about their work in advocating for the rights and welfare of transgender youth. Exploring the world of Trans youth. 01:00:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Certified Financial Planner Melissa Myers and Attorney at Law Michael Tucker. Get the latest on financial and legal planning and protections for LGBT families. Tue, 26 May 2009 15:41:14 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4797/FinallgbtPlanning.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Certified Financial Planner Melissa Myers and Attorney at Law Michael Tucker. Get the latest on financial and legal planning and protections for LGBT families. Financial and Legal Planning and Protections for LGBT Families 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi meets the newly out mixed chorus Voices of the Desert. Founding Artistic Director Ron Casola, Chorus President Michael Shuey, and singer and board member Sandi McCullough-Jones discuss about the music they are making as well as the outreach to those outside of the LGBT community. Tue, 19 May 2009 13:35:27 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4765/VOD4podcast.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi meets the newly out mixed chorus Voices of the Desert. Founding Artistic Director Ron Casola, Chorus President Michael Shuey, and singer and board member Sandi McCullough-Jones discuss about the music they are making as well as the outreach to those outside of the LGBT community. Newly out mixed chorus Voices of the Desert 00:30:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with Colin Tetreault Master of Arts Student at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. Get informed about steps you can take to improve our environment and work towards a much brighter future. Thu, 7 May 2009 15:02:18 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4718/SustainableFinal.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with Colin Tetreault Master of Arts Student at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. Get informed about steps you can take to improve our environment and work towards a much brighter future. Improving our environment 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn interviews lgbt liaison of the Phoenix Police Tambra Williams about hate crimes and victim rights here in Phoenix. Find out what the process of classifying and investigating a hate crime is like as well as the protections of lgbt victims in Phoenix. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:16:22 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4668/Final.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn interviews lgbt liaison of the Phoenix Police Tambra Williams about hate crimes and victim rights here in Phoenix. Find out what the process of classifying and investigating a hate crime is like as well as the protections of lgbt victims in Phoenix. How the Phoenix justice system works. 00:30:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn uncovers the grassroots of saving our planet with the help of the World Wild Life Fund, the Sierra Club, and Rainwater Harvester Brad Lancaster in celebration of Earth Day 2009! Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:19:48 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4644/EarthDayFinal.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn uncovers the grassroots of saving our planet with the help of the World Wild Life Fund, the Sierra Club, and Rainwater Harvester Brad Lancaster in celebration of Earth Day 2009! The Earth Day movement on a national level. 00:30:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi digs deep into the harassment and bullying faced by lgbt students with co-chair of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network of Phoenix, Matthew Heil. Hear discussions on the recent suicides of two lgbt students due to bullying and the launching of GLSEN’s new Think B4 You Speak Campaign. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:27:36 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4602/Mixdown.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi digs deep into the harassment and bullying faced by lgbt students with co-chair of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network of Phoenix, Matthew Heil. Hear discussions on the recent suicides of two lgbt students due to bullying and the launching of GLSEN’s new Think B4 You Speak Campaign. Donna Rossi digs deep into the harassment and bullying faced by lgbt students. 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn explores the world of those living with disabilities with special guests Rob Crawford, CEO of the Life Development Institute, and Wesley Perdue, Clinical Director and Owner of Evolve Counseling and Coaching. Learn about what it’s like to live life with a disability and the similarities in the fight for basic civil rights and protections within our community as well as those living with disabilities. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:24:23 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4584/DisabilitiesMixdown.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn explores the world of those living with disabilities with special guests Rob Crawford, CEO of the Life Development Institute, and Wesley Perdue, Clinical Director and Owner of Evolve Counseling and Coaching. Learn about what it’s like to live life with a disability and the similarities in the fight for basic civil rights and protections within our community as well as those living with disabilities. Linking the lgbt and disability communities together. 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn gets her Rebel Yell on with Micheal Weakley of 1n10. Learn about what’s going on with 1n10, serving the lgbtq youth of the valley, and the upcoming Rebel Yell Festival as well as an update from the first ever lgbt Casa Grande Equality March. Special thanks to Luis Garcia who was in the middle of the action for Equality Arizona Radio documenting this important event. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:01:49 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4551/_FINAL1n10.mp3 no Listen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn gets her Rebel Yell on with Micheal Weakley of 1n10. Learn about what’s going on with 1n10, serving the lgbtq youth of the valley, and the upcoming Rebel Yell Festival as well as an update from the first ever lgbt Casa Grande Equality March. Special thanks to Luis Garcia who was in the middle of the action for Equality Arizona Radio documenting this important event. Micheal Weakley of 1n10 discusses lgbt and Rebel Yell 00:30:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Queer People of Color: Donna McHenry of Soul Purpose AZ, Rod of Men of Libra, and Louis and Jason Green of UGIMA. Join us and learn about the experiences of Queer People of Color and the issues they face. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:47:10 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4511/QPOC.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Queer People of Color: Donna McHenry of Soul Purpose AZ, Rod of Men of Libra, and Louis and Jason Green of UGIMA. Join us and learn about the experiences of Queer People of Color and the issues they face. learn about the experiences of QPOC and the issues they face 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks about the “V” word. That’s right we’re sitting down with Grassroots organizer Hillary Pinney of Planned Parenthood as she walks us through her experience with planning the 2009 V-day at ASU and the fight for reproductive rights of women everywhere. Don’t miss out on hearing about the partnership between Equality Arizona and Planned Parenthood as well as a whole lot of Vagina. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:53:28 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4473/PlannedParenthoodVday.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks about the “V” word. That’s right we’re sitting down with Grassroots organizer Hillary Pinney of Planned Parenthood as she walks us through her experience with planning the 2009 V-day at ASU and the fight for reproductive rights of women everywhere. Don’t miss out on hearing about the partnership between Equality Arizona and Planned Parenthood as well as a whole lot of Vagina. Planned Parenthood sponsors ASU performance of Vagina Monologues 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Program Director Michelle Lyons-Mayer and Program Assistant Andrea Glenn of Public Allies. Don’t miss out on hearing about the experiences of Public Ally alumnae Celia Williams and the current Ally serving with Equality Arizona Milo Neild. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:53:26 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4413/PublicAllies.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Program Director Michelle Lyons-Mayer and Program Assistant Andrea Glenn of Public Allies. Don’t miss out on hearing about the experiences of Public Ally alumnae Celia Williams and the current Ally serving with Equality Arizona Milo Neild. Building up young emerging leaders. 00:45:00 Podcasts Listen up as Equality Arizona’s co-chairs, board of directors Anne Groth and Scott Harnish announce the 2009 Award recipients. Thu, 5 Mar 2009 19:01:25 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4394/2009Awards.mp3 no Listen up as Equality Arizona’s co-chairs, board of directors Anne Groth and Scott Harnish announce the 2009 Award recipients. Announcing the 2009 Awards Recepients 00:05:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Rabbi Rafael Goldstein about his experiences with being lgbt and Jewish as well as Julie Roberts of Equality Arizona with straight ally and civil rights attorney Sophia Rawner discussing the Faith Initiative, a program aimed towards bridging the gap between the lgbt and faith community. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:51:01 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4390/Final4launch.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Rabbi Rafael Goldstein about his experiences with being lgbt and Jewish as well as Julie Roberts of Equality Arizona with straight ally and civil rights attorney Sophia Rawner discussing the Faith Initiative, a program aimed towards bridging the gap between the lgbt and faith community. Bridging the gap between the lgbt and faith community. 00:45:00 Podcasts Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi outs the closeted issue of eating disorders within the lgbt community with author Jason Anthony. Jason Anthony discusses his book "The Journey of Miles" and "Journey of Miles: Destination," both amazing works of fiction which creatively mirrors the struggle of accepting and overcoming an eating disorder. Over 8 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder but an alarming number of them are lgbt listen in and find out why. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:38:31 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4317/Feb212009.mp3 no Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi outs the closeted issue of eating disorders within the lgbt community with author Jason Anthony. Jason Anthony discusses his book "The Journey of Miles" and "Journey of Miles: Destination," both amazing works of fiction which creatively mirrors the struggle of accepting and overcoming an eating disorder. Over 8 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder but an alarming number of them are lgbt listen in and find out why. Eating disorders in the lgbt community. 40:00.00 Podcasts Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with Barbara McCullough-Jones, Executive Director of Equality Arizona, to discuss what's going on with local legislation and what to watch for on a national level. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:08:41 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4259/Feb142009.mp3 no Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with Barbara McCullough-Jones, Executive Director of Equality Arizona, to discuss what's going on with local legislation and what to watch for on a national level. What to watch for from a local to national level. 00:40:00 Podcasts The SSN raises awareness of the invisible minority of straight spouses in mixed orientation marriages. Joining Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi is Dr. Lisa Schwartz, licensed psychotherapist, Amity Buxton prior SSN Executive Director, and local participants of SSN. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:52:28 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4255/SSN.mp3 no The SSN raises awareness of the invisible minority of straight spouses in mixed orientation marriages. Joining Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi is Dr. Lisa Schwartz, licensed psychotherapist, Amity Buxton prior SSN Executive Director, and local participants of SSN. SSN provides support for married mixed orientation couples. 00:40:00 Podcasts Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi discusses tips for popular New Years resolutions like working on personal health and fitness. Donna consults the help of naturopathic physician Dr. Mona Morstein, Alternatives Health and Wellness Centers James Claymon, and former body builder Julian. Find out what you can do to help yourself be successful in fulfilling your goals of the New Year! Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:38:30 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4097/Jan102009.mp3 no Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi discusses tips for popular New Years resolutions like working on personal health and fitness. Donna consults the help of naturopathic physician Dr. Mona Morstein, Alternatives Health and Wellness Centers James Claymon, and former body builder Julian. Find out what you can do to help yourself be successful in fulfilling your goals of the New Year! Donna Rossi discusses tips for popular New Years resolutions like working on personal health and fitness. 00:57:00 Podcasts A visit with Money Doc Anne Groth. I have had dissiculty loading this MP#, please let me know if you have subscribed and don't have the link to this correctly meta@equalityarizona.org Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:48:12 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/4064/moneydoc.mp3 no A visit with Money Doc Anne Groth. I have had dissiculty loading this MP#, please let me know if you have subscribed and don't have the link to this correctly meta@equalityarizona.org A visit with the Money Doc Podcasts Listen up as Equality Arizona Radio discusses the Academy Award winning film Freeheld. Joining our host, Donna Rossi is Cynthia Wade, director to discuss the journey of this film. Equality Arizona is hosting 7 showings of this film all around Arizona, discussing some of those are Beverly Seckinger, director of Lesbian Looks Series in Tucson, and Rev. Dr. Nancy Elsenheimer of Church of the Beatitudes. Listen up and find a showing near you! Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:46:42 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/3728/freeheld.mp3 no Listen up as Equality Arizona Radio discusses the Academy Award winning film Freeheld. Joining our host, Donna Rossi is Cynthia Wade, director to discuss the journey of this film. Equality Arizona is hosting 7 showings of this film all around Arizona, discussing some of those are Beverly Seckinger, director of Lesbian Looks Series in Tucson, and Rev. Dr. Nancy Elsenheimer of Church of the Beatitudes. Listen up and find a showing near you! discussing the movie Freeheld-the journey of one fight for equality. 00:57:00 Podcasts Are you terrified about the stock market? Does the mattress look like the best savings plan? Do you understand the bailout? Our Money Doc Anne Groth gets out the shock panels and teaches you how to jump start your financial life. Listen up and learn how to take charge! Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:26:51 EDT http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/3773/financial_planning.mp3 no Are you terrified about the stock market? Does the mattress look like the best savings plan? Do you understand the bailout? Our Money Doc Anne Groth gets out the shock panels and teaches you how to jump start your financial life. Listen up and learn how to take charge! Financial advice for the real world 00:57:00 Podcasts We are not free to serve openly. Is don't ask don't tell working? Listen up as host Donna Rossi discusses the highly debated Don't Ask Don't Tell with special guest Al Steinman, who came out publicly on the 10th anniversary of Don't Ask Don't Tell and become the most senior military officer to self-identify as gay, and local veteran Dennis Stout, a member of Veterans for Peace and co-host of "About Face." Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:25:08 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/3919/DADT.mp3 no We are not free to serve openly. Is don't ask don't tell working? Listen up as host Donna Rossi discusses the highly debated Don't Ask Don't Tell with special guest Al Steinman, who came out publicly on the 10th anniversary of Don't Ask Don't Tell and become the most senior military officer to self-identify as gay, and local veteran Dennis Stout, a member of Veterans for Peace and co-host of "About Face." Don't Ask Don't Tell-LGBT Veterans 00:57:00 Podcasts Listen up! Equality Arizona Radio speaks with LGBT performers from across the country. Performers include ex-nun, genderqueer comic Kelli Dunham, Jason Dudey and Jennie McNulty from Queer on Their Feet, Andrea Myerson the producer and director of award winning Laughing Matters, and our very Boys R Us from Tucson! Special interview with Kate Clinton! Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:13:12 EST http://equalityarizonaradio.solidcasts.com/xml/download/1477/audio/3926/comedy.mp3 no Listen up! Equality Arizona Radio speaks with LGBT performers from across the country. Performers include ex-nun, genderqueer comic Kelli Dunham, Jason Dudey and Jennie McNulty from Queer on Their Feet, Andrea Myerson the producer and director of award winning Laughing Matters, and our very Boys R Us from Tucson! Special interview with Kate Clinton! LGBT COmedy and Gender Performers 00:57:00 Podcasts