Independent and out gay musician Phil Putnam joins me once again on the show, and did we talk!
Phil has produced two excellent new albums,



Casualties, and




{What Became of the}Choirboy.

Even more importantly, he has become more comfortable with himself and the results are obvious in his work.
Join Phil and me as we discuss music, hot t-shirt models, girls texting in the middle of supermarket parking lots, and just a smidge of politics.
Oh, and we also play a few of his songs, too.

Phil's music can be obtained in CD format through his website, philputnam.com.
His music can be obtained by download through iTunes--with the exception of *Choirboy,* which is a free download at his site.

Music today:

"More Than This"
"Paris"
"Sacrifice"
I'm No Prize"

Thanks for listening!

Once again, the Bush administration has decided to better the Clinton administration's ability to work the system to get what it wants.

First it was signing statements, then it was recess appointments, and now it's "midnight rules."

A "midnight rule" is a regulation enacted by presidential decree in the final days of an administration that if it is published in the Federal Register by midnight November 21 will have the force of law.

Furthermore, it will be very difficult to undo by the Obama administration, and most of it is pandering to the special interests.

At this point, only an impeachment could stop this from happening, and considering it's about three hours until midnight as I post this, that doesn't seem likely.

Let's hope the Congress can take up this stuff and make quick work of reversing it in the early days of the new term.

For a complete list of these "midnight rules," go to: 
http://www.propublica.org/special/midnight-regulations/

The Big 3 are asking for a loan to keep from going out of business. Congress is asking for them to change their ways first. I am with Congress on this one.

The Obama Transition Office has released much of its agenda, and it is the most GLBT-friendly ever. Now, We The People must ensure that it happens!

Comments from listeners.

Be sure to check out my interview with Phil Putnam next week.

Music Today:



"Here I Am" by Podsafe Music Network group Christopher Dale



"Hold On" by Podsafe Music Network group Kate Somerset How

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84

Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

As a long-time Trekker, I can hardly wait for this:

I first heard about it on the QThunderBoys Live podcast, and now it is official. Stand-up comic and actress Wanda Sykes has come out as a lesbian, and we welcome her to the "tribe."

Even better, Wanda had been an outspoken supporter of legal recognition of same-sex marriage during her "closet period." If only all closeted GLBT people could follow her lead...

In this YouTube clip, Wanda voices her support for same-sex marriage with her characteristic wit and humor.

Welcome out, Wanda! Glad to have you!

I get very political and talk about a first-hand experience (my partner's) with a hospital emergency room, and why we need universal, single-payer health coverage.

After that, I spend the rest of the episode reading and responding to emails, comments, iTunes reviews, and a voicemail.

Many thanks to everybody who comments and who has reviewed me. Keep it coming! :-)

Best wishes also to everybody who will be protesting against the passage of California's Prop 8, as well as all of the anti-marriage amendments that have been passed in all states. Keep it peaceful, keep it clean, and let's make a difference!

Music Today:



"I Know Better" by Podsafe Music Network artist Miranda Vettrus



"Action" by Podsafe Music Network artist Boy at Heart

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84

Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

I knew President-Elect Barack Obama was for everyday people, and who knew he knew who I was?

Check out this incredible video:

If you thought your last job application was hard, check out what it takes to get a job with the incoming Obama administration. Let this erase any doubt that somebody has been taking notes...

As a followup to the Bay City House Tour, I take you on a tour of The Partner's cottage in Cheboygan, Michigan, and we meet a local cutie while we are at it!

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for watching, and stay powerful!

We said we could and we did!

I'm happy that we elected Barack Hussein Obama the 44th President of the United States.

I decided to write a letter to President-Elect Obama (a former podcaster, by the way) and deliver it in podcast form.

Come share my "Yes we can" list.

Music Today:



"Really, Really Happy" by Podsafe Music Network group The Muffs



"Love Revolution" by Podsafe Music Network group All Mighty Whispers



"Yes We can" by Podsafe Music Network and Mad Bouncy Dogs artist Boy George

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84

Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!