Edition 123: Political Lesbianism

MADISON, July 2nd, 2026. First up is Cat Bradfield with WLRN's world news segment including a story about the recent Supreme Court decision to limit male athletes in women's sports. Happy 4th of July celebrations to all of our listeners. Stay safe this weekend! After the news, enjoy the song "Every Woman Can Be a Lesbian" by Alix Dobkin before hearing Jesika Gonzalez, Julianna Varni, Ann Menasche and Pinwheel Art give their thoughts on why a discussion of political lesbianism is important and what their definitions of the words "lesbian" and "political lesbian" are. In the podcast, you'll hear a 20 minute excerpt from the dynamic hour and a half long discussion recorded and under WLRN's LIVE tabe on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMjjif6Rjqo&t=10s. After the round table excerpt, there is a 15 minute clip from Thistle's hour and a half long interview with Angela C. Wild, editor of the book, I Wish I Was a Lesbian. Finally, WLRN Team members Thistle & Jocelyn deliver their opinions and commentary on the topic. Thanks for tuning in to WLRN, your sisters out here in the Femisphere workin' hard to bring sisterhood to all women!