Read the Room Podcast
Read the Room is a podcast from the ACLU of Arizona exploring the gap between the political games played in local government and the everyday realities LGBTQ+ Arizonans navigate in 2026. What makes Read the Room special are its guests — LGBTQ+ Arizonans who bring their own stories, insights, and lived experiences to these important conversations. Together, we will take a closer look at how choices made by lawmakers are impacting LGBTQ+ Arizonans in their day-to-day lives.
Read the Room Podcast
Latest Episodes
Coming Out to Vote in 2026
Jenny Guzman is the state director for Common Cause Arizona and joins Read the Room to talk about civic engagement, voting, and LGBTQ+ representation ahead of this year’s high-stake midterm elections. While the conversation highlights the motiv...
Targeted but Still Standing
Sonix Flores Bahena of Trans Queer Pueblo joins Read the Room to explore the intersection of LGBTQ+ and immigrant identities. The conversation dives into the unique challenges facing queer migrants, the advocacy work driving Trans Queer Pueb...