A grounded, science-backed guide to reflecting on 2025 without shame or pressure — focusing on mindset, mental health, relationships, money, and what you want more of in 2026.

Analyze three trending political and civil rights topics — the federal anti-trans care bill, Japan’s same-sex marriage policy and a viral high school sports fight — with expert context and fact-based reporting.

Religion has long been used against LGBTQ+ people—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua sits down with an LGBTQ+ affirming pastor to explore queer theology, inclusive Christianity, trans theology, and what faith looks like when it celebrates—not condemns—who you are.

A compassionate, science-backed conversation about holiday mental health — covering stress, family dynamics, loneliness, boundaries, and self-care. This is your survival guide to the holiday season.

A thoughtful, humorous exploration of Jesus, Bible mistranslations, and how Christianity has been used to exclude LGBTQ people — and why it doesn’t have to.

This episode of Hot Air shares real survivor writings—blogs, memoirs, essays, and testimonies—from people who endured LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and religious abuse, along with insights from affirming clergy and progressive faith leaders. Raw, emotional, and essential listening.

A raw and unfiltered deep dive into the history, religion, global politics, and psychological trauma behind conversion therapy — featuring survivor stories and the truth about how this harmful practice still survives today.

A deep, unfiltered look at how religion has been used to shame, silence, and control LGBTQ+ people for generations — featuring survivor stories, memoirs, and global accounts of faith-based trauma.

For centuries, the Bible has been cited as proof that LGBTQ people are sinful—but is that true? In this HOT AIR mega episode, we unpack the history of Bible translations, explore the origins of anti-queer verses, and show how humans—not God—created a narrative of exclusion. Discover what the Bible actually says about love, sexuality, and identity, and learn how queer voices are reclaiming scripture today.

A clear, fact-checked timeline of the 2025 policy changes targeting LGBTQ Americans. Explore how museums, passports, civil rights offices, health care, and federal education programs were reshaped through coordinated government actions from August to October 2025.

Survive cuffing season with confidence! Hot Air’s latest episode flips bad dating advice into practical tips, featuring expert advice from therapists and matchmakers to help you navigate the holiday dating scene.

In this special roundup episode of Hot Air, we explore three urgent and interconnected stories: LGBTQ+ erasure under the Trump administration, the legal battle over releasing the Epstein files, and FBI veteran David Maltinsky’s fight for justice after being fired for displaying a Pride flag. This episode examines what happens when power, secrecy, and identity collide — and why these stories matter now more than ever.

Explore the real science behind transgender identity and the global history of gender diversity. Brain studies, genetics, ancient cultures, and expert insights from a medical professional.

From Canada funding Pride safety to Nevada enshrining same-sex marriage in its constitution, and the Supreme Court denying Kim Davis’ attempt to revisit marriage equality, 2025 proves that LGBTQ+ progress is real — but the fight isn’t over. HOT AIR breaks down the wins, frustrations, and ongoing battles with wit, sarcasm, and honesty.

When a name slip-up became a catalyst for a bigger lesson — host Joshua takes you behind the scenes of a mispronunciation, the backlash, and the real work of understanding microaggressions. Expect humor, humility, and actionable takeaways.

From New York to California, and all the way to the Netherlands — progressive leaders are rewriting the political playbook. In this episode of Hot Air, host Joshua Robert dives deep into how figures like Zohran Mamdani, Rob Jetten, Mikie Sherrill, and Abigail Spanberger are redefining leadership, defeating extremism, and proving that compassion and inclusivity win.

Joshua unpacks how California’s Prop 50 reshapes electoral fairness, how the Netherlands prepares for its first-ever gay prime minister, and how the Human Rights Campaign–backed gubernatorial victories in New Jersey and Virginia signal a cultural and political shift away from MAGA extremism..

Discover how Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory can help you embrace the grey areas in life and relationships. Josh shares therapy insights, personal stories, and practical advice for letting go, navigating friendships, and finding peace in the in-between.

Dive into the supernatural with Hot Air’s Halloween special: haunted gay bars across the U.S., the cosmic mystery of 3I/Atlas, the ghost of Oscar Wilde, and a chilling listener’s haunted childhood letter. Queer hauntings, cosmic enigmas, and ghost stories you won’t forget.

Explore the queerest corners of horror and sci-fi with HOT AIR! Joshua MacLean counts down the Top 10 queer icons — from Buffy and Elvira to Catwoman and Mystique — and dives into why LGBTQ+ audiences have always loved monsters, misfits, and final girls.

Your LGBTQ+ news roundup is here. Kim Davis, rainbow crosswalks, Kitchener Pride cancellations, Snoop Dogg, church apologies, LGBTQ+ youth mental health, and EuroPride 2028—HOT AIR has the stories you need to know.