Let’s Go There with Shira & Ryan: Recent Episodes
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Let’s Go There offers a daily review of the day’s trending stories in pop culture, politics and lifestyle news. They often tackle topics no one wants to touch, but trust us -- they do. Their irreverent and honest take on what’s happening in the world will give you the confidence to go there too!
Shira and Ryan chat with State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta about the Action PAC and their plans, what we should know about the suicidality spectrum, and could rent prices be on the decrease?
Shira and Ryan cover the latest statistics in voter registration as we gear up for midterms, what traveling will look like after Labor Day, and how to prevent having an unwanted BFF.
Ryan and Shar find out what's to blame for the drop in life expectancy, give tips on how to fall in love with your job again, and tell the tale of a man who was arrested... because of a hotdog.
Shira and Ryan cover the latest in the Biden raid after the images of the stolen documents went viral, how fentanyl strips are becoming an everyday party favor, and Harry Styles is back at it with the queerbaiting.
Shira and Shar get into the Mississippi water crisis, the Labor Day weekend heat wave, and should you trust TikTok mental health tips?
Shira and Shar talk all things Florida politics, like the 6 LGBTQ+ candidates that won the Florida primaries, Maxwell Frost, the 25-year-old Democratic nominee for Congress out of Florida, and the teen activists that got two homophobic members of a Florida School Board kicked from their seats!
Shira and Shar chat with Maxwell Frost, the Democratic nominee out of Florida who, at just 25-years-old, is expected to be the first Gen Zer to join Congress following the primaries. Frost joins Let's Go There to discuss his alliance with the LGBTQ+ community and how he plans to make an impact in Congress, should he be elected.
Shira and Shar get the latest in the Trump raid and the redacted affidavit, how Biden's debt relief could change inflation, and should you be eating before bed?
Shira and Shar cover the latest in Biden's DACA protection efforts, California's announcement to ban gas cars, and should you be traveling alone?
On today's show, Shira and Shar cover the latest in abortion bans, the link between brain fog and COVID, and does your spirituality influence your political behavior?
Shira and Shar cover the primaries happening in Florida and New York, how you know a friendship is over, and what is the lesbian break-up curse?
Shira and Shar Jossell discuss the bill to codify Roe and why abortion activists aren't a fan of it, how to help kids adjust to going back to in-person classes, and why some people are just meant to work a 9 to 5.
Shar Jossell joins Shira to debunk a myth about black trans women, uncover the latest in Marjorie Taylor Greene's attacks on trans youth, and what is a 'clean girl'?
Shira and Ryan talk about the nation's teacher shortage, new COVID vaccine formulas, and the problem with James Franco's new film role.
On today's show, Shira and Ryan cover the new ADA protection for trans folks, how Gen Z seem to be more fiscally responsible than other generations, and exercising without being self conscience.
Shira and Ryan talk the recent polio concern, being disliked, and could your dog be gay?
Shira and Ryan take a look at how heat waves affect different areas of the country, why people continue to do gig work even though the job market is booming, and why thinking too hard can make you tired.
Shira, Ryan, and Shar discuss the CDC easing COVID guidelines, separating the art from the artist, and the hot new dating app you won't want anything to do with.
Shira and Ryan discuss the irony of Trump pleading the fifth, how the pandemic has changed the sex lives of young people, and why you can't seem to find a long term relationship.
Originally aired 8/10/22
Shira and Ryan cover the latest in what Merrick Garland said about the Trump raid, how July temps were some of the hottest in history, and how to tell if a job is LGBTQ friendly before applying.
Shira and Ryan cover the latest in the Trump raid, what to look out for in today's primaries, and how to make the most of your time according to an end-of-life doula.
Shira and Ryan cover the newly passed Inflation reduction Act, how those with disabilities are disproportionately affected by the fall of Roe, and should you be taking a lunch break at work?
Today Ryan and guest host Ryan Basham cover Brett Kavanaugh's assault allegations, the HBO Max and Discover+ fiasco, and why do we always want more?
Ryan and guest host Ryan Basham cover the latest in Brittney Griner's trial, celebrities and their private jet habits, and how to be happy being single.
Shira and Ryan cover Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, climate changes you can make as a renter, and when to take a mental health day.
Shira and Ryan cover rebound covid, Kansas voting on abortion, and what the four day work week is doing to participants.
Shira and Ryan talk the Inflation Reduction Bill, Queer healthcare in the U.S., and how your job could be ruining your sleep.
Shira and guest host Shar Jossell cover the fourth person to be cured of HIV, long covid in queer people, and how ghosting is linked to mental health.
Shira and guest host Ryan Basham discuss the second interest rate hike, the Forward Party, and crying at work.
Today Shira and Ryan talk about how trans and non-binary people handle abortions, how burnout if effecting your spending habits, and making meaningful connections.
Shira and Ryan discuss the Biden admin's efforts to reinstate LGBTQ+ rights to healthcare, if people with dark skin need to wear sunscreen, and is your boss reading your work messages?
Today, Shira and Ryan discuss the World Health Organization declaring monkeypox a global emergency, how to make flying just a little more bearable, and how do you ask somebody if they are gay?
Shira and Shar cover the 8th day of Jan. 6th hearings, how to care less, and what inflation is doing to the dating scene.
Shira and guest host Ryan Basham discuss the plethora of bills hitting the house lately, like the Right to Contraception Act and the electoral reform bills. They also discuss how rent is on the rise and what Biden is doing about the climate crisis!
Today Shira and guest host Ryan Basham talk about Chuck Schumer's efforts to get the Respect for Marriage Act passed in the Senate, what Netflix has to say about their decrease in subscribers, and should you be masking outside too?
Today Shira and guest host Ryan Basham cover the newly passed Respect for Marriage Act, how to survive a heat wave, and how to protect your data on mental health apps.
Today Shira and guest host Ryan Basham cover Ted Cruz's comment on gay marriage, the incoming global heatwave, and how to manage your calendar to buy you more time.
Today, Shira and Ryan cover how covid could be screwing you with each infection, how gay men are handling monkeypox, and how to date when it feels like everyone forgot how to.
Originally aired July 6, 2022
Today Shira and Shar talk all things Congress including their efforts against trans healthcare and their efforts to protect abortion rights, how you can be a better ally in the workplace, love languages, and how to admit when you are wrong.
Today Shira discusses what elections LGBTQ people should look out for this November, what it means to be a "person" according to other cultures, what legal experts think could happen if marriage equality gets struck down, and how to celebrate International Non-Binary People's Day!
Today Shira and Ryan cover the latest in the Brittney Griner case, how to be a little less judgmental, and special guest Betty Who comes on to talk about her music and new dating show.
Originally aired July 7, 2022
Gavin Grimm will be forever known as the activist behind the Supreme Court case Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, where the young trans student in Virginia fought for his rights to use the men’s bathroom. Now he his sharing his story with kids everywhere with his new book If You’re a Kid Like Gavin: The True Story of a Young Trans Activist. Gavin himself andtwo-time Stonewall-award winning author Kyle Lukoff join Shira to chat about the book.
Today Shira speaks with GLAAD about their recent social media study on LGBTQ user safety, why there are a million monkeypox vaccines stuck in Denmark, and she speaks with trans activist Gavin Grimm and coauthor Kyle Lukoff on their new book.
Greg Mathis Jr. joins Shira, Ryan, and Shar to chat about his new reality show Mathis Family Matters and what it was like coming out on television.
Today, Shira and Ryan chat with State Senator Tiara Mack about her viral twerking video, talk about the possibility of over-the-counter birth control, how to be more spontaneous, and can an unborn baby be your carpool passenger?
On today's show, Shira and Ryan reflect on how the fall of Roe v. Wade has so far affected reproductive healthcare, how to not go through the world so angrily, and are your hangover cures really working?
Shira and Ryan meet with Jonah DeChants, Research Scientist at The Trevor Project, to go over the 2022 study put out by the organization focusing on Resilience and Mental Health Among LGBTQ+ Youth
Shira and Shar talk the latest in the Brittney Griner story, cases we'll see coming up in The Supreme Court, and fairness in the family.
Ryan and Shira cover the Don't Say Gay bill coming to action in Florida, young queer resilience, and what it means to be a "side" in bed.
Shira and Ryan cover SCOTUS's decision allowing prayer in high school sports, how the end of Roe may be changing people's relationships with sex, and why we shouldn't be asking the question, "How are you?"
Today, Shira and Ryan cover how period tracking apps could be used against you, when you should be getting your COVID booster shot, and how to protect your friendships during emotional exhaustion.
Shira, Ryan, and Shar cover everything around the SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. They discuss the legality of it, how it affects communities of color, what this means for the LGBTQ+ community, and even why you should be talking to your kids about abortion.
Ryan and Shar chat with New York Times bestselling author Gaby Dunn about why financial literacy is a queer issue, how Biden plans on amending Title IX 50 years after its creation, and is it okay to cancel a teenager?
Ryan and Shar cover what's to come in gun legislation, making safe spaces in the workplace, and chat with Season 1 champion of RuPaul's Drag Race and All Stars 3 alum, BeBe Zahara Benet about their new documentary, Being BeBe.
Being BeBe" is now available on VOD (Apple TV and Amazon), and also for streaming in the US on Fuse+ and in Canada on OUTtv.
Shira and Shar reminisce on the end of The Wendy Williams Show, give tips on how to gain more respect, and chat with an expert on what this Fed interest rate hike will do to everyone.
Shira and Shar cover Biden's new executive order, water contamination, and when it's okay to tell secrets.
Guest host Shar Jossell covers everything around inflation, COVID vaccines for kids, and the health effects of casual drinking.
Guest hosts Ryan Basham and Shar Jossell cover the latest updates on the January 6th hearings, the truck of 31 men arrested in Idaho, and how to prevent burnout when searching for a job.
On today's show, Ryan and Shar cover the first January 6th hearings, Lil Nas X's BET Award snub, and chat with Mike Gauyo, writer for HBO's Insecure.
Originally aired June 10, 2022
June is Pride Month, and this year, we're celebrating by honoring a new generation of LGBTQ leaders, creators and newsmakers.
Today the show talks about new gun restrictions, the latest in pop culture, and the Mona Lisa being vandalized.
Originally aired Tuesday 5/31/22
Shar joins Ryan today to talk about the midterms, the right to carry, and love languages.
Originally aired 5/20/2022
Shar joins Ryan todays to talk Monkey Pox, Elon Musk coming out as a republican, and the politics behind the formula shortage.
Originally aired 5/29/22
Ryan Basham joins Shira on todays show to discuss the latest in the Depp trial, the primaries and if its possible to be our authentic selves online.
Originally Aired 5/18/22
On today's show, Shira and Ryan discuss the tragic events that happened over the weekend, the secrets to a long life and how to strike a power pose.
Political Commentator Ryan Basham Joins Shira for Lets Go There and they discuss the equality act, The latest in children books and the reboot of a TV classic
Political Analyst Ryan Basham joins Shira to discuss why most Americans aren't happy with their sex life's, STI preventing underwear and why you may be going to the restroom to often.
Political analyst Ryan Basham joins Shira on todays show to discuss the senate vote on abortion rights, fair housing and yes Taco Bell.
Shar joins Shira to discuss how EMusk's twitter accusation would effects its "poison pill". They also talk about hourglass syndrome and why that may not be what you think it is.
Shar joins Shira today to discuss the status of the abortion band, the benefits of active charcoal and how to tell when your rash might be cancer.
On today's show, we discuss the White House fighting to protect abortion rights, Why Dave Chappell was attacked, and more.
On today's show, we discuss Biden's latest pardons, Side hustle culture, and the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard case.
On todays show Lizzo stops by the studio, we talk about the affects of Musk buying twitter, and Dr. Amesh joins us to discuss the new transition phase of Covid
On today's show, we discuss smart cameras, Is salt really bad for you and being married to nine women.
On today's show, we discuss the multibillion-dollar twitter buy, Intermittent fasting and how Victoria Coleman became the first Black woman winemaker in Napa Valley
On today's show we discuss climate change, CNN+ shutting down, and why you might be bad at filtering.
Dr. James Simmons joins us as we talk gut health, the Depp case, and the new Abercrombie & Fitch documentary
California is looking to pass a bill for a 32 hour work week because studies show that people are able to get more work in less time when they are more focused. Let’s Go There talks to the Washington Post about the possibilities.
On today's show we discuss The FDA approving a new drug to treat Alzheimer's, the travel mask mandate, and UFOs.
On todays show, we discuss is it healthier to wake up early to exercise, or to get more sleep, How to handle a lopsided friendship and filing that dreaded tax extension.
Lance Bass joins Let's Go There for a two-part chat regarding disappointment in Disney, parenting in a pandemic and his amazing Pop 2000 tour in Cathedral City this weekend. Jarrett Hill discusses Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing and how black excellence is a double-edged sword. Plus catfish gonna catfish and why the GOP is going after interracial marriage?!
Ketanji's confirmation continues, navigating regrets at the end of life, Christians disappointing again, and how poop can save us all!
Shar goes solo with Washington Post, NBC News, how your credit score may go up, The 1st pride of 2022, and RuCapping Drag Race
Aaron Rupar describes the true terrible nature of Tucker Carlson, how fines are piling up over the big remaining mask mandate, How your machines are spying on you and The scarcity of affordable housing and who gets squeezed out!
Could a new COVID wave be coming, Is Gay for Pay still a thing in 2022?, and how 10k steps a day is a big LIE!
Celebrity Reaction to Jussie, Stagflation-a 70's term making a 2022 come back? Plus, one celeb's scary issue with blood clots and another's eating raw meat?!
Highlighting Brittany Griner and other families with loved ones held captive, RuCapping the worst snatch game ever, and was this revenge or revenge porn?
The Billion Dollar Price tag to Police Misconduct, What are the Odds of Getting COVID Now if you Never Caught it, and How Your Pronunciation of Ukraine could be Promoting Russian Propaganda!
Trevor Project shows us the cost of Conversion Therapy, GLAAD is holding Hollywood Studios Accountable, Queerty spills the tea on Disney and we have our normal shenanigans!
Fighting back against Don't Say Gay passage, Why Businesses are so eager to sever ties with Russia, and could gas prices cost Democrats the midterm?
Biden's Russian Oil Ban, NFT's Highlighting Women, Biden ending remote work and why are suicides rising?
Spotting misinformation, Disney's response to Don't Say Gay, and going to jail for your rental car?!
Is Reporting in Ukraine Racially Biased, what one top LGBTQ Org took away from SOTU, tax tips for saving you money and how to navigate dinner parties with different incomes
Palindrome day, Ukraine invasion, warped views on Drag Race, and how one man froze himself!?
HIV Breakthrough with PreP?!, Working the worth your paid, and why Bronze Medalists are so happy
Could student loans get Biden back on track, one city is STILL banning LGBTQ people from their parade, and who is responsible for a worker to be paid fairly?
Palentine's Day with Dr. James Simmons, why condoms should be back in your routine, and breaking down THAT Drag Race Fight
It's our TGIF show and Shar Jossell joins us to discuss the man going viral for "Step-in" Parents, Racial and Gender disparities in the LGBTQ community, a potential mRNA HIV Vaccine. Plus, a creepy uncle and when do you stop saying Happy New Year?
Toxic Friendships, Jeopardy Amy's lasting legacy and is World War III imminent? Politico, Queerty, LMFT's and religious experts join us for our conversations today!
Zombie Pet Influencers, Justice Breyer's retirement and a human rights violation involving Toilets: we cover all the topics you want to hear on this humpday!
It is Friday! And on Friday's we will have the pleasure of hearing our favorite queen perspective - Shar Jossell!
Today we get into possibly getting COVID tests kits shipped to our homes. Is dry January, and is it really good for your health? Plus, why you might not want to NOT go viral this year!
Special guests:
Jacob Bogage - Business Reporter at The Washington Post.
Peter Anderson - Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Deni Carise - The Chief science officer at the Recovery Centers of America.
Dr. Courtney Tracy - Addiction specialist also known as The Truth Doctor on TikTok and Instagram.
Why did the GOP not show up today for the anniversary of the Capitol attack? Why do we treat the people that we love with aggression? Plus is it true that if you are vegan you have more orgasms? Let’s go there!
Special guests:
David Siders - National political correspondent for POLITICO.
Laura Meckler - National education writer for The Washington Post
Dr. Deborah South Richardson - Social psychologist and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University.
Dr. Chris Donaghue - Loveline host, Psychotherapist, Sex Therapist, & Activist.
There might be another pandemic virus, flurona. What is it? Also, is all polarization bad? How the U.S. may have gone too far to come back. We go there! Speaking of, as most people seem to be getting COVID, we let you know how to prepare for it emotionally. Plus, so much more!
Special guests:
Richard Fowler - Fox News Political Commentator.
Robert Talisse - Professor of philosophy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Amesh Adalja - Infectious Disease Doctor at John Hopkins.
Michael Wusik - A Tampa-based clinical psychologist.
Today on the show we discuss the importance of being part of the nations only major transgender study. How students are still suffering because of the pandemic. Plus, if you are working from home, again; our favorite therapist joins us to give us tips to enjoy it this time around! Let's go there!
Special guests:
Dana Hedgepeth - Reporter covering local breaking news at The Washington Post.
Josie Caballero - Project Manager of US Trans Survey for the National Center for
Transgender Equality.
Erin Einhorn - National education reporter for NBC News Digital.
Dr. Josh Klapow - Clinical Psychologist follow him @mentaldrive on Instagram.
Happy New Year! Shira and Ryan are back in studio. We get into the COVID surges that happen over the holiday break. Were we not prepared?
How can people keep their New Year's resolutions? Plus, NFT’s may be the new darling of the tech realm but could they be a new way to highlight artists? Let's go there!
Special guests:
Dr. Laura Rush - DO Family medicine and HIV medicine at Kaiser Permanente at Palm Springs.
Annie Linskey - White House Reporter at The Washington Post.
Lisa Ordóñez - The Stanley & Pauline Foster Endowed Chair and Dean of the Rady School of Management at the University of California San Diego.
Julie Pacino - A Los Angeles based photographer and filmmaker.
It's a full house!
We discuss this omicron whiplash we are feeling as we prepare for the holidays! We unpack the historic affects of the pandemic to climate change, and Americans are still expected to work no matter what happens. How is affecting us all. Plus how do you know you need a matchmaker! Let's go there!
Special guests:
Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator.
Dan Diamond - Health Reporter from the Washington Post.
Jacob Remes - History professor in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University, where he directs the Initiative for Critical Disaster Studies. Author of Disaster Citizenship: Survivors, Solidarity, and Power in the Progressive Era.
Tammy Shaklee - Leading LGBTQ Relationship Expert and President of one of the country’s top LGBTQ certified matchmaking companies, H4M Matchmaking.
Shar Jossell and Shira Lazar are unpacking some hot topics!
We discuss the disappointing news regarding Chris Noth, a.k.a Mr. Big. Why our sex drive might had slowed down because of COVID. Plus, to bring some holiday cheer, we are taking back your holiday with Yvonne Lacey.
Special guests:
Kyle Cheney - Congress reporter for POLITICO.
Yeganeh Torbati - Economic policy investigations reporter at the Washington Post.
Yvonne Lacey, AKA. DR. X-max, - Author of Taking Back Your Holidays: A Whimsical Guide to a Lighter, Brighter Christmas
Dr. Justin Lehmiller - Social Psychologist, Author and Research Fellow, Kinsey Institute.
On today’s show we’re talking omicron, inflation, the gift of being single for the holidays. Plus, a trans dad reflects on what it’s like to be a dad. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Dr. Amesh Adalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror.
Bill Hauk - Associate Professor of Economics at the University of South Carolina.
Jude Ellison S. Doyle - Author, columnist.
Allana Pratt - Intimacy Expert and Author.
On today's show, Shira is coming to us from her living room, while Ryan is holding down the fort in studio.
We get into those text messages that have come out revealing what Fox News hosts were sharing the day of the January 6 capital attack. We unpack how as unions get approved at companies like Starbucks, how will this change the labor movement. Should students have 4 day school days, plus should their be D and F grades? That and more, let's go there!
Special guests:
Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator.
John Logan - Professor and Director of Labor and Employment Studies, San Francisco State University.
Harold Brooks – Senior Research Scientist at NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory
We have LA Mayoral Candidate Craig Greiwe joining us to talk about the homeless crisis here in the city. Uber’s latest attack on trans and nonbinary people. We also discuss what people dealing with grief this holiday season want to hear. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Amanda Goad - Director, LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project ACLU Foundation of Southern California.
Craig Greiwe - LA Mayoral Candidate.
Barbara Legere - A mother who lost her only child to suicide, co-author of "The Epiphanies Project - 20 Personal Revelations", author of upcoming book "Dying to Be Free".
We unpack the Sex and The City sequel - And Just Like That , people are reexamining problematic moments that took place back in the day. So what happens when those show become more woke? Plus, we discuss edited photos on dating apps and so much more!
Special guests:
Amber Phillips - Politics Reporter and Author of The Washington Post 5-Minute Fix newsletter.
Markelle Smith - From HBO Max real-life rom-com dating series 12 Dates of Christmas.
We have a lot of questions. How many more COVID vaccines will we need? Jussie Smollett is guilty. Now, how will it affect the black queer community? Plus, should you question the type of porn you watch? Our favorite doctor joins us for the juicy conversation. Plus so much more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Deborah Fuller - Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington.
Ken Charles - Program Director for 97.1 KNX.
George M. Johnson - Award winning Writer & Executive Producer. Author of All Boys Aren’t Blue & We Are Not Broken.
Dr. Stefani Goerlich - Sex & Relationships-focused Kink Affirming Therapist, Award winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients.
Shira is back all the way from her room! Today we discuss how nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults identify as being religious, well why aren’t we seeing the community include in reports about religion? We also unpack the Pastor that dressed in drag and got fired! Also, we discuss raises and debt collectors; plus so much more!
Special guests:
Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia - Program Area Director in the Public Health Department at NORC at the University of Chicago.
Aaron Gregg - Corporate accountability reporter at the Washington Post.
Julia Métraux - Health and culture writer whose work has appeared in Narratively, Verywell, Bitch Media, Insider, Poynter and others.
Michelle Singletary - Writes the nationally syndicated personal finance column The Color of Money, which appears in The Washington Post on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Happy Monday! Shar Jossell is back and we have lots to talk about.First,Democrats have a new challenge to get over with Hispanic voters and it’s all about using the term Latinx, we go there!
We talk about orgasms, why people struggle being social in group settings and more! Let's go there!
Special guests:
Gerrit De Vynck - Tech reporter for The Washington Post.
Sabrina Rodríguez - Immigration correspondent at Politico.
Dr. Barry R. Komisaruk - Distinguished Professor, Psychology at Rutgers Univ Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor.
Scott Barry Kaufman - Cognitive scientist exploring the depths of human potential | Check out his Latest book: Transcend.
Happy Friday! Today we talk about how during the pandemic the number of firearms in households with teenagers have went up, and we are not surprise. We go there on why is so hard to be single! Plus, don't talk baby to us with our guest host Shar Jossell!
Special guests:
Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator.
Dr. Patrick Carter - Co-Director, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention.
Eli Hager - Reporter for ProPublica.
Jordyn Jay- Arts advocate and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Collective (BTFA).
It's December! We know, can't believe it too!
Today we discuss how the debate on abortion continues and conservatives maybe closer than we think to winning the argument. We unpack what a World AIDS day mean in a ongoing - pandemic world. We give you some things on holiday shopping, plus so much more!
Special guests:
Amber Phillips - Politics Reporter at The Washington Post.
Dr. Mike Saag - Associate Dean for Global Health in the School of Medicine, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Colleen Sinclair - Associate Professor of Social Psychology, Mississippi State University.
Richard Zaldivar, executive director and founder of The Wall Las Memorias.
Inflation, Inflation, inflation. Should you bring up inflation when it comes to pay negotiation? We go there! Plus, in honor of Giving Tuesday, Jazzmun Crayton joins us to highlight APAIT; focusingon impactful, boots on the ground programming for vulnerable BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities in Southern California who are experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and are either living with or at risk for HIV. To donate go to Tinyurl.com/GivingTuesdayRegistry
Let's go there!
Special guests:
Carmen Paun - Global health reporter for POLITICO.
Alex Jenny - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and The Drag Therapist. She is a drag performer as well as the Clinical Director of a therapy practice in Chicago.
Jazzmun Crayton - Celebrated and award-winning actor, activist, vocalist and Associate Director of APAIT.
We are back from Thanksgiving break and Shar Jossell is back!
We are breaking down everything you need to know about the latest variant - Omicron and how you can protect yourself. We get into the hot topics of the difficult conversations we have with ourselves. Plus, we unpack why "you're mature for your age" isn't a compliment and more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Dr. Amesh Aldalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror.
Natalie Compton - The Way Reporter, from the Washington Post.
Jessica MacNair ,Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner/Founder of Falls Church Wellness Center (the largest most comprehensive wellness center in the DC metro area, serving a high volume of LGBTQ+ clientele).
Shar Jossell is back as we discuss thanksgivings tips for traveling and your mental health. Plus some juicy hot takes on a Peleton for kids and people obsessing's on Shawn Mendes sexuality! Let's go there!
Special guests:
Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen - Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality.
Natalie Compton - Travel Reporter from The Washington.
Hannah Good - Writer for The Lily at the Washington Post.
Shar Jossell guest host! We get into holiday topics to prepare you for Thanksgiving this week. From Black Friday, to unvaccinated guests, the evolution of saying grace; including if you’re not religious and more! Let's go there!
Special guests:
Emily Stewart - Vox Senior reporter.
Abby Langer RD - Owner of Abby Langer Nutrition in Toronto.
M.J Ryan - author of Attitudes of Gratitude and many other books.
Today, the founder of Trans Day of Remembrance joins us! Also, what it means to financially cheat on your partner. Plus, what this transgender traveler wants all trans travelers to know. Let's go there
Special guests:
Gwendolyn Ann Smith - Opinion columnist for the Bay Area Reporter, and founder of the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Mark Guarino - Washington Post Contributor.
Kayley Whalen - Traveler, trans & nonbinary autistic advocate, writer, and digital media specialist.
Adam Kol -The Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples who love each other make sure the money conversation doesn't get in the way and also hosts the Couples Financial Coach Podcast.
Gwendolyn Ann Smith started Transgender Day of Remembrance in 1999 to memorialize people who have been killed as a result of transphobia. Gwen who's an opinion columnist for the Bay Area Reporter joins Let's Go There with Shira & Ryan to discuss the origins of the day and how it has evolved.
Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance over the weekend, but the reality is that we’re in the midst of a crisis where more trans people are being attacked and murdered daily. Them.us Writer James Factors joined us to share his own perspective about this time and what cis allies can do to help. We also discuss the side affects of booster shots and COVID brain, plus more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator.
James Factora - L.A.-born, New York-based writer and musician. Their work has also appeared in THEM, Teen Vogue, Slate, Refinery29 and others Them.us.
Dr. Mike Saag - Physician, Infectious Diseases, AIDS researcher, author.
Fiona Lowenstein - Award-winning independent journalist, TV producer, speaker, and consultant covering the intersections of health, science, wellness, culture, and social justice.
Today we get into drama queens, kings, people! Why are they like this and you one of them? Also a second person was cured from HIV, but it happen? Plus so much more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Richard Fowler - Fox news commentator.
Brennan Suen Senior strategist at Media Matters for America.
Dr. Wendy Walsh - Relationship Expert, and host of the Podcast, Mating Matters.
Dr. Bruce D. Walker - Director of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard.
As we continue to celebrate trans awareness week, we discuss what happens when cancer and gender identity collide; how hospitals are helping trans patients. Also, how can you deal with diet conversations during holiday dinners! Plus so much more!
Special guests:
Griff Witte - National Reporter at The Washington Post.
Tanya Snyder - Covers transportation for POLITICO Pro.
Dr. Don Dizon, a medical oncologist and director of the pelvic malignancies program at Brown University Lifespan Cancer Institute.
Dr. Alexis Conason - Clinical psychologist and author of The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself From the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self Acceptance.
Dr Suzana Flores, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of Facehooked: How Facebook Affects Out Emotions, Relationships and Lives.
Today we discuss Laziness, because Shira is tired of being called lazy! Also, as we celebrate trans awareness week; how this clinic is revolutionizing health care for the trans community and more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Tom Jackman - True Crime Reporter at the Washington Post.
Kristy Drutman - Host and founder of Brown Girl Green.
Dr. Devon Price - Social Psychologist and Author of Laziness Does Not Exist.
Dallas Ducar - NP is the Chief Executive Officer of Transhealth Northampton.
Today was spicy! (How our beautiful guest host likes to say - Shar Jossell)
We get into why why redistricting of maps is important. Does Trump have a Republican opponent? Condoms for middle schoolers, open relationships and sex reviews! It's a lot of hot topics! Let's go there
Special guests:
Richard Fowler - Political Commentator at Fox News.
Michael Li - Senior counsel for the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program, where his work focuses on redistricting, voting rights, and elections.
Marc Caputo - Senior writer for Politico and covers national politics.
Shar Jossell continues to give us her hot take! We unpack the reason your anxiety happens at the same time everyday. It's 11:11, a lucky number, but why is that? Our fav. Nina Kahn breakdowns how it is a powerful day for manifestation. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Kim Bellware - National Reporter at The Washington Post.
Richard Fowler - Fox news contributor/ Economics Expert.
Dr. Suraji Wagagé - Clinical psychologist and the co-founder and director of the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Nina Kahn - writer & astrologer, author of 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙅𝙤𝙮 𝙊𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙭 & 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨.
Shar Jossell is back with us! We get into how marriage equality could end. how social media has people lying and we have the honor of speaking to the members of Harvey Milk Foundation. Let's go there!
Special guests:
James Downie - Digital Opinions Editor at The Washington Post.
Dan Canon - Civil rights lawyer, educator and writer.
David Markowitz - Assistant Professor of Social Media Data Analytics, University of Oregon.
Miriam Richter - Director and Counsel at the Harvey Milk Foundation.
Today we unpack the impact of the Travis Scott tragedy on the music industry. Why the U.S nursing crisis is getting worse. Also, student loans are back and what should you do about it! That and more with our guest host Shar Jossell.
Special guests:
Beth Feldpush - Senior vice president of policy and advocacy for America’s Essential Hospitals.
Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino - Queer Mexican-American personal finance educator - Founder of Wealth Para Todos.
Jesse K - CMO of Dreamstage and Editor - in - Chief of Beats and Bytes.
Shar Jossell is our third mic. this week and the conversations are juicy!
Is too much self love bad? Would the Millennials in the room want to be Gen Z'ers. Also, how to prevent seasonal depression as we go through daylight saving time. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Olivier Knox - Washington Post reporter.
Ian Duncan - Transportation reporter for the Washington Post.
Dr. Alicia Roth, Clinical Health Psychologist at Cleveland Clinic and Board Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Parisa Ghanbari - Registered Psychotherapist/ relationship expert.
We are live from Palm Springs! We get the honor to speak with the Mayor, and we just really want a key! Our fave. Dr. James joins us for some safety tips to celebrate Palm Springs Pride. Plus, we bring you the news and that entertainment tea honey!
Special guests:
Cindy Boren - Sports reporter at the Washington Post.
Mayor Christy Holstege - Palm Springs Mayor.
Dr. Nurse Practitioner James Simmons.
We have a super special show today! Singer Lauren Jauregui shares her new journey as an independent artist.
We get into how kink can help with trauma. Plus, Biden has been in office for one year, so how has he done and what does he need next to win over Americans the year leading up to the midterms. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator.
Saida Grundi - Assistant professor of Sociology and African American studies at Boston University.
Stefani Goerlich - Sex & Relationships-focused Kink Affirming Therapist, Award winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients.
Lauren Jauregui - Singer.
Lauren Jauregui is on a new path of independence! She chats with Let’s Go There w/ Shira & Ryan about her latest EP Prelude, the lessons she’s learned as an independent artist, and the regrets she navigated through while being in Fifth Harmony. She even lets us know about some of her favorite artists that she’s gotten advice from.
Her new EP Prelude is out November 5th! Keep up with the show on social @LGTSHOW!
We celebrate the LGBTQ+ candidates that won and made history with the LGBTQ Victory Fund. Also, Why it sucks for non-binary people on dating apps. Plus, how to handle a partner that is a workaholic or if you are the workaholic. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Dana Milbank - Opinion columnist covering national politics.
Annise Parker - President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund.
Cheyenne Davis (They/them ) - Fat, Black, queer non-binary femme who is a writer and multimedia content creator.
Deborah Kim - California-based psychotherapist.
Today we discuss if school are becoming more accepting of pronouns. What you need to know about the elections happening today in Virginia, Minneapolis and New Jersey; why they’re so important. Plus, special Drag queen joins us!
Special guests:
Marc Fisher - Senior Editor at Washington Post.
Glenn Kessler - The Fact Checker Editor and Chief Writer.
Grace Jung - Director of Training and Accommodations for the BPS Office of Equity.
The Glamorous Rosemary Galore.
We celebrate with Lambda Legal on same-sex partners can now secure social security survivor's benefits. We have a conversation about the fight to save one of the oldest LGBTQ refuges in America. Plus, Jessica Alba goes to therapy with her daughter, is this something we should all consider? Let's go there!
Special guests:
Josh Gerstein - POLITICO’s Senior Legal Affairs Reporter.
Karen Loewy - Legal Senior Counsel and Seniors Strategist for Lambda Legal
Tre'vell Anderson - Award-winning journalist and Cohost of FANTI.
Darcy Totten - Media/political communications strategist. Founder and CEO of Activism Articulated.
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Lila Goehring - graduate of Mills College and Writer.
Happy Halloween Weekend! Are horror movies good for your mental health? That seems scary! Plus, we unpack the controversy of Kyrsten Sinema and bisexual representation in politics, and so much more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Emily Stewart - Senior Reporter at VOX.
Keith Findley - professor at the university of Wisconsin law school and a former public defender.
Lux Alptraum - Creator and co-host of Audible’s Say You’re Sorry.
Dr. Nurse Practitioner James Simmons.
So Facebook is now Meta! Is this a way to distract the world from all the bad Facebook press? We unpack, why even some vaccinated parents aren't planning to rush to give their children the COVID vaccine, but maybe they should! That and more on today's show.
Special guests
Daniel Lippman - Reporter Politico covering the White House and Washington.
Rebecca Heilweil - Reporter for Open Sourced, covering artificial intelligence, algorithms, and automation for VOX.
Dr. Wendy Hasson, a pediatric critical care doctor and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Start buying your presents, because the supply chain is chaos, and we tell you why. Also, It’s Asexual Awareness week, so how do you tell your partner that you’re asexual? Plus, would you give a 'ghoster' the benefit of the doubt? Let's go there!
Special guests:
Laura Vozzella - Virginia Politics Reporter at The Washington Post.
Glenn Ebersole, Strategic Business Development/Marketing Executive from Lanncaster, PA.
Bauer Caroline - LMSW.
Today we get into ADHD, can adults get it later in life? And can it be cured? Also, why the leather community is important to the LGBTQ community! Plus, when should people lower their expectations when it comes to dating. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Rachel Roubein - The Health 202 Author at The Washington Post.
Shirish Date - Senior White House Correspondent HuffPost.
Greg Fabiano - Professor at Florida International University.
Jeff Hocker - Hocker Productions, Executive Producer “Breakout” Full Release Dance Party.
Today we have lots of relationship questions, and our favorite sex and relationship therapist joins us. We want to know what to do if you’re feeling too schlubby to have sex? And what if you start catching feelings after a hook up? Plus, the impacts of the social media echo chamber and how its ruining our humility. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Elizabeth Dwoskin - Silicon Valley correspondent at the Washington Post.
Michael Patrick Lynch - Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut and author of Know-It-All Society: Truth and Arrogance in Political Culture and The Internet of Us: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data.
Stefani Goerlich - Sex & Relationships-focused Kink Affirming Therapist, Award winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients.
We bring you the latest on the tragic death on the set of Alec Baldwin’s latest movie. Also, the trans employee who got fired from Netflix amidst the Dave Chapelle controversy is with us to share their side of the story. Plus, we highlight Transhealth, a clinic that is revolutionizing health care for the trans community. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Stephen Gutowski - Founder of TheReload.com. Firearms Reporter. Gun-safety instructor.
B. Pagels-Minor - Speaker. Product Professional. Activist.
Dallas Ducar NP is the Chief Executive Officer of Transhealth Northampton.
Dave Chappelle’s latest stand-up comedy special, released on Oct. 5, has been criticized for its transphobia and attacks on the LGBTQ community. Netflix employees, the community and allies have been outspoken with their disappointment in The Closer, as well as the company’s responses, which lead to a walkout Wednesday in protest. In the midst of all of this, one trans employee was fired for leaking confidential information to the press, which they deny. B. Pagels-Minor, joins us on Let's Go There to discuss their side of the story.
We celebrate Spirit Day with Nasir Montalvo- a community organizer based in the Kansas City area. Graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology. They have big plans on amplifying a movement at their alma-mater, by bringing attention to a building that is named after homophones. We also debate a new survey that reveals the impacts of swearing and gossip on teams. We do not agree!
Special guests:
Richard Fowler - Host of the Richard Fowler Show and Fox News Contributor.
Nasir Montalvo - Community organizer based in the Kansas City area. Graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology, Nas is the founder of their campus’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee
We unpack the reasons why your therapist might want to let you go! Also, with music festivals coming back, what’s behind the magic of live music? Plus, we celebrate International Pronoun Day and so much more!
Special guests:
Dr. Amesh Adalja - Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Darius Tahir - eHealth reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Dr. Josh Kaplow - Clinical Psychologist.
Dr. Mariusz Kozak - Associate Professor of Music at Columbia University.
Dennis Baron - Prof of English and Linguistics and Author of What’s your pronoun? Beyond he and she.
We talk about hybrid immunity against COVID and why it is a good thing. We unpack, how Netflix's queer twitter channel tried to react to their own company’s controversy, and how we feel about it! Plus, Brandon Farbstein joins us to talk about accepting yourself, and so much more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Dr. Warner Greene - Virologist at the Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco.
Brandon Farbstein -Gen Z world changer, motivational speaker, and author of “A Kids Book About Love”.
Today, we get into how unions are using tech for their labor battles, but at the same, time we discuss how to move on from Facebook. Also, how food became a spearhead for gentrification. Plus, psychedelic's and emotions! Let's go there!
Special guests:
David Cohen - Senior Editor at Politico.
Danielle Abril technology at work reporter at The Washington Post.
Pascale Joassart-Marcelli - Professor of Geography and Director, Urban Studies and Food Studies Programs, San Diego State University.
Matthew Johnson - Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins University school of Medicine.
Heather Kelly is a reporter covering the ways technology affects everyday life, from family to finances at The Washington Post.
Happy Friday, we celebrate National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day with The Wall Las Memorias, get into how identity politics can impact your sex life. Plus, how to know your worth while negotiating and make sure you don't get underpaid. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Ricardo Martinez - CEO of Equality Texas.
Spencer Garrison - Doctoral candidate in sociology and LGBTQ Studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Richard Zaldivar, founder and executive president of The Wall Las Memorias.
Belinda Rosenblum, -- CPA & money Strategist & Founder of Own Your Money.
Today we give Colorado a Yasss Queen! They are stepping up for the trans healthcare services, and we have Rep. Brianna Titone, to tell us more!
Also, why you should not take aspiring, sound baths and how to get past money issues in a relationship. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone - Health and Insurance Committee, Energy and Environment Committee, Vice Chair, Joint Technology Committee.
Dr. Chien-Wen Tseng - Member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, as well as a family physician and research director at the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine
Dr. Helen Lavretsky - Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, Director of Integrative Psychiatry Program
Adam Kol - The Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples who love each other make sure the money conversation doesn't get in the way and also hosts the Couples Financial Coach Podcast.
It’s National Herpes Awareness, how do we end the stigma and Shira shares her own personal story. In the political world; are Biden poll numbers worrisome? And we get into changing careers, that and more. Let’s go there!
Special guests:
Doug Usher - Partner at Forbes Tate Partners.
Dr. Miriam Laufer - Associate Director for Malaria Research at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Jenelle Marie Pierce - Certified Sexuality Educator and Executive Director of The STI Project.
Chelsea Jay, Nationally Certified Resume Writer and Career Coach who owns Seasoned and Growing.
October 13th is National Herpes Awareness Day. Our very own Shira Lazar opens up and shares more about her own experience with herpes. Plus, Jenelle Marie Pierce, Certified Sexuality Educator and Executive Director of The STI Project joins us to discuss why there's so much stigma around herpes and how to approach conversations around sexual health in a more compassionate way.
As airlines were hit with tons of cancellations over the weekend should we expect more? We get into the latest story to come out of the NFL involving homophobic emails, and our fav. sports reporter joins us! Plus, we highlight the Reverend fighting for anti-trans bills, plus more!
Special guests:
Oriana Pawlyk - POLITICO’s aviation reporter.
Dr. Amesh Adalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror.
Reverend Remington Johnson - Presbyterian minister and healthcare chaplain.
Alex Reimer - Digital content producer Audacy Sports.
Sian Bradley - Freelance writer interested in mental health, tech, culture + resistance.
It's National Coming Out Day and we discuss the pros and cons of coming out, as well as the importance of Indigenous People's Day and what's being done to begin healing from the trauma inflicted by the US. and so much more, let's go there!
Special guests:
Dave Beck - Professor of Native American History at the University of Montana.
John Shiffman - Reuters reporter.
Ash Beckham - Speaker, equality advocate and author of Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader.
Sherrill Wayland here, SAGE’s Director of National Education Initiatives
Kayla Shaggy, a Two Spirit Diné and Annishinabé artist.
Happy Friday! Today, the only bilingual LGBTQ+ shelter in D.C. Casa Ruby lost funding from the HHS; now how are they fighting? Alexis Blackmond, the Interim Executive Director of Casa Ruby joins us for all the details. Plus we celebrate mental health Zak William; he is on a mission to destigmatize mental health struggles at a large scale- he joins us to share more, plus more. Let's go there!
Special guests:
Daniel Lippman - Reporter at Politico covering the White House and Washington.
Alexis Blackmond - The Interim Executive Director of Casa Ruby.
Zak Williams, Mental Health Advocate and Co-Founder & CEO of PYM.
How are spicy food and masculinity related to each other? We tell you! For those who are afraid of needles,how to conquer it in the age of COVID vaccines. Plus, there is a wedgie involved! Let's go there!
Special guests:
Ronald Tjeerdema - Distinguished Professor of Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis.
Dianne Chambless - Professor of psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Uma Naidoo - Harvard trained Nutritional Psychiatrist and best selling author of This Is Your Brain on Food.
Special guests:
Today we get into how the world is coming together for intersex rights. Also, is there such think as 'Tall Person Energy'? Plus so much more, Let's Go There!
Special guests:
Hans Lindahl - Writer and consultant on intersex issues in literature, media, and healthcare. Hans runs a YouTube channel dedicated to expanding conversations on sex diversity, and formerly served as Director of Communications for interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth, developing legislation to delay infant genital surgeries on intersex children in California.
Robert Barnes - Supreme Court Reporter at The Washington Post.
Travis Waldron - HuffPost enterprise reporter