Art, Community, and Change with Jordan Robinson #60
Description: What happens when creativity meets civic engagement? Jordan Robinson explains how his experiences in education, museums, and community programming inspired him to build projects that create both beauty and impact. From transforming neglected spaces into playgrounds to organizing exhibitions that spark meaningful dialogue, he demonstrates how art can help communities connect, heal, and grow. […]
Reply All: One Year, Real Wins, and Nuclear Family Nonsense #59
A year after launch, Power Beyond Pride takes stock of what real progress looks like when the broader political landscape is hostile. Join hosts Mattie Bynum, Daniel WK Lee, Hunter, Melodie Garcia, and Shane Lukas surface concrete wins—sex workers organizing mutual aid and a gun club during Minneapolis ICE raids, progressive electoral gains from leaders […]
Visibility, Humor and Trans Stories with Tony Zosherafatain #58
Description: Daniel W.K. Lee and Mattie Bynum sit down with filmmaker and documentarian Tony Zosherafatain to unpack the emotional impact of telling trans stories in today’s political climate. Tony reflects on how his own transition inspired his filmmaking journey and discusses the deep connections he formed with the people featured in Trans in Trumpland. The […]
History, Trans Legacy, and Courage with Sophie Edwards #57
Description: This episode explores why history matters in the fight for LGBTQ+ visibility and belonging. Sophie Edwards discusses the importance of creating trans-centered educational content that goes beyond explaining trans people to cis audiences and instead helps trans people understand their own historical legacy. The conversation examines healthcare, gender-affirming care, political challenges facing queer communities […]
Identity, Empathy, and Power with JD Valadares Williams #56
Description: JD Valadares Williams joins the hosts to explore how emotional intelligence shapes the way we connect, lead, and advocate for change. Drawing from their upbringing in Peru and experiences with migration, JD shares how empathy is built through lived experience rather than logic alone. The conversation highlights how emotional storytelling—rather than debate—can shift hearts […]
Poetry, Power, and Perspective with Daniel WK Lee #55
Description: In this episode, Melodie KG and Kate sit down with poet, author, and activist Daniel WK Lee for a conversation that moves between humor, lived experience, and urgent global realities. Daniel reflects on how his life as a third-generation refugee and his journey through multiple cities have shaped both his worldview and his creative […]
Hope, Power, and Community with Suzanne Pharr #54
Description: Kenyon Farrow and Mattie Bynum welcome legendary organizer and writer Suzanne Pharr for a moving conversation on movement-building, queer liberation, and the urgent need for community. Suzanne reflects on her decades of activism, from anti-violence organizing to writing landmark books about homophobia, authoritarianism, and democracy. She explains why reconnecting with one another is essential […]
Health, Pride, and Perseverance with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis #53
Description: In this episode, Mattie Bynum and Shane Lucas sit down with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis to explore his journey from a curious kid with a doctor’s kit to a national leader in public health. He shares how witnessing the HIV/AIDS crisis firsthand shaped his life’s mission and why community care remains central to his work. […]
Power, Protest, and Community with Kate d’Adamo #52
Kate d’Adamo joins Melody KG and Danielle W.K. Lee to break down what actionable, community-centered advocacy looks like in practice. From her work with Reframe Health and Justice, Kate shares how organizing grounded in harm reduction and equity can create real impact. She emphasizes the importance of local engagement, building interdependent networks, and moving beyond […]
Community, Courage, and Humanism with Court Byer #51
Court Byer( she/they) joins Mattie and Shane bringing both heart and strategy to a conversation about queerness, humanism, and the power of community care. They reflect on growing up feeling “different,” navigating political spaces that felt transactional, and ultimately redefining their values outside traditional systems. The episode highlights the importance of mutual aid, moral courage, […]