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In today's episode, we dive into a roundup of gay news, including:

• Former Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia calling out J.D. Vance, Trump's vice presidential pick.
• South Korea's Supreme Court upholding a landmark ruling on gay couple spouse status.
• A federal appeals court dismissing a lawsuit over Tennessee's anti-drag show ban.
• John Deere abandoning Pride Festival sponsorships following online right-wing pressure.
• California becoming the first state to ban policies requiring teachers to out trans students.
• Elon Musk's announcement to move Twitter (currently X) and SpaceX out of California.
• The 2024 Republican National Convention being dubbed "Grindr's Super Bowl."
• A potential seventh person cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant.

We also discuss the latest queer buzz and share our thoughts on the recent fake news about Trump getting shot and Biden dropping out of the presidential race.

In the second half of the show, we welcome local Long Beach musician Cello Azul to join us in reviewing Chappell Roan's album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess." We dive into the album's tracks, lyrical content, and overall vibe, discussing how Chappell Roan could be the Taylor Swift that America needs right now. We also share our favorite tracks and discuss Chapell Roan's impact on the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a fun one today y’all!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of the Queer LBC Podcast!