TDOR and Emo Court Case: Episode 388

As Luke and Sebastien move onto other things in their final episode they look at the news of Justin Trudeau resigning as Prime Minister, and what his tenure, over the length of the show has meant for LGBT Canadians, and where the future might lead.    Music this Week:  Lockjaw by Talinor (Canadian) Diner Coffee by VANCAMP (Canadian) Can't Make Us Gone by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)

The CanQueer team hosts the "Big Gay Quiz of the Year", with two teams competing to answer questions about LGBTQ news and events from the past year. The quiz covers topics related to Canada, international news, pop culture, and more.

In this episode of Canqueer, the hosts Luke and Sebastian discuss their long and storied careers in radio, from the inception of their show as "three gays on the radio" to its evolution into a topical podcast that aimed to be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. They reflect on the challenges of holding their own institutions accountable while also celebrating progress, and explain their decision to end the show after over a decade, citing the unsustainable emotional labor involved. The hosts also share some of their most memorable guests and controversial stories covered over the years.   Music this week:  "I'm Just Me" by Diamond Rings (Canadian) "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters "The Dream of Winning" by Owen Pallett (Canadian)

In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the news from the UK about PinkNews.co.uk, and the culture in the workplace. They also discuss an upcoming LGBT pilgrimage in Rome.  Music this week: Honey by Cedar Roots (Canadian) Hey You by Moodset's Band (Canadian) Last Day by OKAN Dance Me to the End of Love (Leonard Cohen Cover) by Annabelle Chvostek (Canadian)

Luke and Sebastian discussed various topics including the cultural shift against queer individuals. They also discussed political issues such as the allocation of washrooms in Washington DC, the implications of a recent democratic vote in Alberta, and the significance of World AIDS Day. Lastly, they touched on current events like anti-LGBTQ raids in Moscow, and the decision made at the Sydney Mardi Gras annual meeting regarding the participation of the New South Wales police in the upcoming parade. Music this week: Concrete and Windows by Tina da Rocha (Canadian) Waves by Päter (Canadian) Annie's Whip (Clean) by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)

This week Luke and Sebastien discuss ending the show in 6 weeks, and some of the biggest news of the year.    Music this week:   Sure As Spring (Prarie-side Folk Mix) by Mortimer, Be Quiet (Canadian)  love / loss / applesauce by Backseat Dragon (Canadian) Cold in Toronto (feat. Nicole Jaskot) by Grace Chiang (Canadian)  

In this week's program we discuss the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ruling on the Mayor of Emo, and the latest LGBT news from across Canada and the world.    Music this week:  Jane (My Little Firecracker) - Radio Edit by Claire Morrison (Canadian) Tying Tiny Knots by The Crickettes (Canadian) Evergreen by Maddisun

In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the fall-out from the US election, as well as the biggest news from across Canada, and the wider world.    Music this week:  Adrian Sutherland - Don Politico (Politician Man) - Don Politico (Canadian) DahL - The Earle's Hall Sessions - All These Years (feat. James Goddard) (Canadian) Mars Aspen - Pest Control - Pest Control (Canadian)

In a follow up to their investigation on the financial health of Canadas LGBT organizations Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news from across the country.    Music this week:  Crawl by Julia Dales  (Canadian) 

In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the recent motion defeated at the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the provincial elections and the trans election issue, and ongoing news about the bankruptcy of CCGSD.  Music this week:  Heartracer by Ura Star (Canadian) Version of Me (feat. Dani Saldo) by Grace Chiang (Canadian) What I Told U by miufly (Canadian)