Who Should Be Reporting the LGBTQIA+ Community’s News?
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Who Should Be Reporting the LGBTQIA+ Community’s News?

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QueerAF Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4 BuzzFeed UK’s LGBT Editor Patrick Strudwick joins the show to explore bisexual visibility, the promise that “it gets better,” and who should really be reporting on the LGBTQIA+ community – listen now

In this episode: 

Continuing our Pride of conversation this month, Patrick Strudwick, one of the UK’s most respected LGBTQIA+ journalists, reflects on how queer issues are covered in both community outlets and national newsrooms – ultimately asking who we can truly trust to represent queer stories with accuracy and care.

He also delves into the importance of celebrating Bisexuality Day, why sex education should be compulsory, and how trust, representation, and authenticity in reporting can shape the future of queer storytelling.

Featuring:

  • Patrick Strudwick – BuzzFeed UK LGBT Editor
  • Charlie-Ann Mathers – Student Pride Press Officer
  • Jamie Wareham – Journalist and broadcaster

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Episode Credits: Produced by Jamie Wareham. Hosted by Charlie-Ann Mathers and Jamie Wareham. This episode was produced with and funded by National Student Pride around its 2016 event.

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