n today's podcast, Jude Jones, editor-in-chief of GAY45, cuts through the week's noise with incisive analysis exclusively for our subscribers, plus essential recommendations you won't want to miss.

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In today's podcast, Jude Jones, editor-in-chief of GAY45, cuts through the week's noise with incisive analysis exclusively for our subscribers, plus essential recommendations you won't want to miss.

We bring you essential queer journalism — every Wednesday.

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This week:

Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content. Kazakhstan postpones a vote on its contested LGBTQ+ "propaganda" ban. Pornhub reports surging demand for trans and "femboy" content despite the rising anti-trans climate. Turkey's First Lady issues another broadside against the LGBTIQ+ community. And a World Cup match between Iran and Egypt will coincide with Seattle's Pride weekend and much more.

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday.

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