About the Show
This Way Out (LGBT)
This Way Out leads off each week with NewsWrap, a summary of some of the major news events in or affecting the lesbian/gay community, compiled from a variety of publications and broadcasts around the world.
This week on This Way Out:
The U.S. military signals an “about face” on its trans ban; laughable lounge lizards “Mack & Poppy” share their music and mirth; “Cam and Mitch” discuss the significance of their “Modern” marriage; India’s elections keep Penal Code Section 377 in place, marriage equality inspires increased assaults in France, Gambia’s leader vows to kill fleeing gay refugees, Conchita’s victory lap riles Russians, and more global LGBT news.
Featured speakers/guests:
“Eurovision” queen Conchita Wurst; U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Navy veteran Landon Wilson, filmmaker Fiona Dawson; “Modern” couple Eric Stonestreet & Jesse Tyler Ferguson; “Mack & Poppy”.
Credits:
Hosted by Greg Gordon and produced with Lucia Chappelle. NewsWrap reporters: Kristin Mellian & Gary Shaw; Producers: Wenzel Jones & Steve Pride. Additional content: MSNBC’s Ronan Farrow Daily; ABC-TV Good Morning America hosts Robin Roberts & George Stephanopoulous; Correspondent: Steve Reigns. Theme Music: Kim Wilson.
