Out in the Open Radio Hour is a show by and featuring rural LGBTQ people talking about our lives, sharing our art & music, learning together, and of course building our community, visibility, knowledge, and power!
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Episode 26- We're talking about voting!
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 26- This month we talk about VOTING and organizing in our rural communities, the power of grassroots movements and how we interact with electoral politics, and the need for all of those things in this moment with Anthony Wenndt, board member of RuralOrganizing.org; Darlene Azarmi, Madison County organizer with Down Home NC; and Mel Baiser longtime grassroots activist and Partner at HELM Construction Solutions.
A couple of notes about this episode. This may be our longest episode yet, as we normally like to stay to an hour, but the words and conversations from Anthony, Darlene, and Mel, were just so full and vibrant that we wanted to leave as much as we could for you to listen to! Make sure to listen to the whole episode, even if you need to listen to it in sections. Our conversation with Darlene had unfortunately pretty poor audio and internet connection, so be patient with us during that conversation. Show notes, Anthony, Darlene, and Mel all mentioned some amazing things, take a look at the links to what they mentioned here:
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Episode 25- Getting to know Out in the Open
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 25, getting to know Out in the Open! Spend the hour in conversation with HB, Ain, and Eva- the staff of Out in the Open! Dive deep into how each came to Out in the Open, how they were politicized, jokes, and more!
Mentioned in the show: Camp Trans AIDS Project of Southern VT Mountain Justice Out in the Open |
EPISODE 24- In conversation with Malaika Puffer: Abolition Must Include Psychiatry
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 24, is a conversation with Malaika Puffer on her experience and thoughts on abolition, alternatives to policing, and the harmfulness of psychiatry. Malaika and HB go deep into conversation weaving in thoughts and experiences around being rural, queer, and mad. Malaika shares about the movement around abolition and who she is taking inspiration from these days.
As always, please reach out to us to talk to us on the show! Referenced in conversation: Bonnie Burstow Alyssum |
EPISODE 23-Part 2: On Rural, LGBTQ Wealth Redistribution: A Call to White People with Wealth to Redistribute
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 23, is part 2 of our two part series talking about wealth distribution. HB and Ain talk with Lucy, a member of the Western Mass Resource Generation Chapter about wealth redistribution. This episode was recorded the week of May 18th, the week before George Floyd's murder. In this moment of global uprisings for Black Lives and the continual impact of COVID-19, we are calling on white people with wealth to redistribute like you want the movements for social justice to win.
Talking with Lucy - we dive deep into conversations around how wealth redistribution is an important part of the process towards collective liberation, a process to be done in community, and a process of deep learning and growing. We talk queer funding philanthropy, , and shifting power. Lucy shares her personal story of understanding her wealth and class privilege, her queerness, ruralness, shifting power, and a commitment towards a future where everyone has their needs met (and more) all the time. (And many other Radio Hour brainstormed topics in this episode as well! If you want to be on the show, reach out to us at eva@weareoutintheopen.org). Mentioned in the Show: Wealth for Black Vermonters wealthforblackvermonters@gmail.com The Root Social Justice Center - Mutual Aid Support Network Rural Rural QTBIPOC/LGBTQ Mutual Aid Fund Resource Generation #ShareMyCheck |
EPISODE 22- On Rural, LGBTQ Wealth Redistribution: A Call to White People with Wealth to Redistribute
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 22, HB and Ain talk to community members involved with Resource Generation about wealth redistribution. This episode was recorded the week of May 18th, the week before George Floyd's murder. In this moment of global uprisings for Black Lives and the continual impact of COVID-19, we are calling on white people with wealth to redistribute like you want the movements for social justice to win. Talking with Lane and Flannery - we dive deep into conversations around how wealth redistribution is an important part of the process towards collective liberation. We talk deeply about the impacts of COVID-19, mutual aid, and shifting power. Lane and Flannery share their personal stories of understanding their wealth and class privilege, their queerness, shifting power, and a commitment towards a future where everyone has their needs met (and more) all the time.
Mentioned in the Show:
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EPISODE 21- Sweet and Spicy
with Laney Webber, rural romance writer
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, Episode 21, HB talks with Laney Webber, a rural lesbian romance writer. They talk about the importance of visibility, representation, and the sweet and spicy content of Laney's books. Laney's newly release book, The Real Thing, is available for purchase now from her publisher. Sit back, relax, and listen to Laney read some of her novel, think about picking up some pen and paper and doing some of your own writing.
Laney Webber's website, Golden Crown Literary Society, Lambda Literary, SAGE- Advocacy and services for LGBTQ elders |
EPISODE 20- Writing in a pandemic & creating space for rural POC and LGBTQ writers
Desmond Peeples & Tyler Orion of Mount Island Magazine
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 20, A conversation with Mount Island Magazine Editor in Chief, Desmond Peeples, and contributor Tyler Orion about writing, creating space for rural LGBTQ & POC voices, the power of writing in pandemic times and more. They both read some of their work too!
Some things mentioned in the episode: Mount Island Magazine, We Need Diverse Books , VIDA: Women in the Literary Arts , Vermont College of Fine Arts , Vermont Arts Council COVID-19 resources |
EPISODE 18- Rural Queer Farming, Pt 2
Ang Roell of They Keep Bees
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 18, HB talks with Ang Roell of They Keep Bees, co-located in Montague/Great Falls, Massachusetts and Southern Florida, follow on Instagram at @theykeepbees. Ang and HB talk about beekeeping, biomimicry, Ang's upcoming book Radicalize the Hive, and more! Look out for part three of talking with some amazing rural queer farmers later this month!
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EPISODE 17- Rural Queer Farming, Pt 1
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 17, HB talks with Bo Dennis of Dandy Ram Farm, in Maine follow on Instagram at @dandy_ram_farmer. Bo and HB talk about everything from whiteness, settler colonialism, climate chaos to what it's like to create radical joy as a trans queer farmer in rural Maine, to where the best karaoke place is in Belfast, Maine. This is a great episode. Look out for parts two and three of talking with some amazing rural queer farmers later this month!
Some things mentioned in this episode:
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EPISODE 16 - Restorative Justice
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 16 HB is joined by Mel Motel, the Executive Director of the Brattleboro Community Justice Center. Mel shares the roots of restorative justice, how she came into the work, and how it's being utilized in Brattleboro.
Here's some of the resources we talked about on the show: Conflict is not abuse , The Revolution Starts at Home and Beyond Survival, Mariame Kaba , Sujatha Baliga, and the Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective |
EPISODE 15 - Shapeshifters in the Studio
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 15! HB is joined in the studio by Eli and Krista, founders of Shapeshifters! We talk about the power of Tumblr for help in starting a trans-led binder business, the joys and challenges of rural LGBTQ life, cosplay, Ursula K. LeGuin, and much more.
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EPISODE 14 - Climate Justice Organizing
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 14. HB is joined in the studio by Sonia Silbert and Abby Mnookin from 350 Vermont. We spend the full hour talking about Climate Justice, rural organizing, parenting, and more.
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EPISODE 13 - Sounds for Rest + Resilience
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 13. HB recorded (the majority of) this episode during a recent Better Selves Fellowship, at Knoll Farm in Fayston, VT. Enjoy this offering of abundance, a small piece of an incredible week, a full hour of sounds for rest & resilience (which also happens to be the theme of the 2019 Summit), to help us all live on to fight another day.
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EPISODE 12 - Izzy talks with Calvin
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 12. Summer intern, Izzy, shares an interview with rural LGBTQ hometown here, Calvin talking about queerness, Mad Pride, and more.
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EPISODE 11 - Izzy talks with Brenda + Paula
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 11. Summer intern, Izzy, shares interviews with rural LGBTQ folks Brenda Churchill and Paula talking about their lives. Also music from Dolly Parton (obvi), Janelle Monae, and more!
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EPISODE 10 - Honoring John
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 10. In early July we received the sad news that our friend and Andrews Inn founder, John Moisis, had passed away. This episode is a broadcast of more of our 2016 interview with John. What a pleasure and honor to have gotten to spend some time with you, John.
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EPISODE 9 - Stonewall at 50
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 9. A rebroadcast of a talk from OITO Director, HB Lozito, and playwright Ain Gordon about (highly subjective selection of) pre-Stonewall history and (some of) what we know about Stonewall itself. Originally from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas.
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EPISODE 8 - Franklin County Pride
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 8. We spend the hour with one of the Franklin County Pride co-founders Jamie Pottern!
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EPISODE 7 - Good Music for Wild Times
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 7. The world is a tirefire and we deserve to also have things that help us feel good when things are burning around us. An hour of music that HB loves!
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EPISODE 6 - Diana Whitney
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 6. We spend the whole hour with writer and feminist activist, Diana Whitney talking about her bisexuality, connecting to identity through television, finding queerness within yourself and more!
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EPISODE 5 - Catherine Lumenello on Chinese Medicine,
trauma, and LGBTQ Folks
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 5. We spend the whole hour with Chinese Medicine practitioner and trauma expert, Catherine Lumenello. She has a new book out called Gender & Sexuality in Chinese Medicine. Also featuring music from Namoli Brennet!
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EPISODE 4 - Andrews Inn
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 4.
Featuring an clips of interviews from our Andrews Inn Oral History Project. Andrews Inn was a gay bar, hotel, disco, and community space that existed in rural Bellows Falls, VT from 1973-1984. Hear all the interviews here. |
EPISODE 3 - Badweather Friend
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 3.
Featuring an interview with Brattleboro-based band, Badweather Friend and music from their new album "You're Fine" |
EPISODE 2 - Rural LGBTQ music
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Out in the Open Radio Hour, episode 2. Featuring music from Badweather Friend, Bella, Shea Witzo, My Gay Banjo, and Lavender Country.
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