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Introducing “This Way Out” Your Window to Global LGBTQ News and Culture

At 91.3 KBCS, we believe in the power of inclusive storytelling and the importance of amplifying voices from all corners of the globe. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce “This Way Out”, a pioneering radio magazine that has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ news, culture, and rights for over three decades.

The image is a promotional graphic for “This Way Out,” an international LGBTQ radio magazine broadcast on KBCS 91.3. The background features a gradient of bright, rainbow colors blending into each other, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride. In the center-left, there’s a logo consisting of a triangle with a globe in the middle. The globe is filled with colorful sound waves representing the radio format and global reach. The text “This Way Out” is written in bold black letters above the logo. To the right, there is a white bubble with the text “The International LGBTQ Radio Magazine” in a stylized font, emphasizing the show’s global and inclusive nature. Below this, there is smaller text that reads “Tuesdays @ 5AM,” indicating the broadcast time. At the top of the image is the KBCS 91.3 logo, which is a rectangular green and brown box with white text. The Bellevue College logo is placed subtly at the bottom center of the image, showing affiliation with the institution. The design is colorful and dynamic, with clear, contrasting text that is easy to read. The use of rainbow colors and the globe emphasizes the show’s focus on LGBTQ+ issues from a global perspective.

“This Way Out” is more than a radio show; it’s a global voice for the LGBTQ+ community. It shares stories that matter. From the beginning, it has focused on LGBTQ+ issues worldwide, highlighting both struggles and successes.

Whether you’re catching it live or enjoying the encore broadcast, KBCS This Way Out fits seamlessly into your weekly routine, providing an informative and engaging experience that leaves you feeling more connected to the global LGBTQ+ community.

Each episode offers a powerful mix of content. The Global LGBTQ+ News Roundup keeps you informed on the latest headlines, legal changes, and political shifts. You’ll hear interviews with activists, artists, and leaders shaping LGBTQ+ culture. The show also features new films, books, music, and art from LGBTQ+ creators. Historical segments reflect on key moments in the LGBTQ+ movement, reminding us of the journey so far. Special features dive into topics like mental health and intersectionality, offering fresh insights into the challenges faced by the community.

How Small Businesses are Critical to Community

 

Laura Clise, the Founder and CEO of Intentionalist, describes why moving away from a transactional  economy to a relational economy is so important for the health of our communities.  Intentionalist is an online directory and guide promoting businesses owned by black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ, veteran and differently-abled  communities.

 

 

Intentional Shopping

It’s shopping season, and this time of year is critical for small businesses and their families to survive. Laura Clise is the Founder and CEO of Intentionalist, an online directory and guide to small businesses and the diverse people behind them.   This series highlights how small and diverse businesses are critical to a community, and how to be intentional in where we spend money in our community.

Producer: Yuko Kodama

Image: Intentionalist

 

LGBTQ Immigration Detention in Washington State

As of January 28th, Washington’s Northwest Detention Center is intentionally housing LGBTQ detainees. Monserrat Padilla Co-Director of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) describes the efforts to protect this population of immigrants.

Producer: Yuko Kodama

Photo: torbakhopper

Body Dysmorphia Disorder and the Gay Community

Body dysmorphia is an obsessive preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in one’s appearance.  Body dysmorphia disorder has particularly deep impacts on the gay community.  KBCS’s Devin Williams interviews Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, the chair of the Department of Homeopathy at Bastyr University’s School of Naturopathic Medicine and founder of The Breath Space.