Chasten Buttigieg, author of "I Have Something to Tell You," shares his journey as a young gay man in the Midwest, delving into the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ youth today. He discusses the importance of community support and unconditional love from parents. The conversation highlights ongoing societal issues, including the impact of book bans on LGBTQ literature and the need for allyship in advocacy. They also explore broader themes of representation and hope within the LGBTQ community amidst the backdrop of modern American culture.

Chasten Buttigieg, a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ adoption and father, shares his transformative journey into parenthood. He discusses the emotional highs and lows of the adoption process, highlighting the challenges faced by him and his husband, Pete. Chasten reflects on the societal expectations for gay couples and the impact of marriage equality on their dreams of fatherhood. The joy of welcoming twins into their lives brings both chaos and love, illustrating the unpredictability of parenthood.

Donald Trump is making nice with CNN, snubbing Fox’s debate, and throwing an NBC reporter’s phone. President Biden and Democrats consider break glass options to avoid a debt default. Chasten Buttigieg chats with Lovett about his new book. And later, the racist texts that may have gotten Tucker Carlson fired. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Kal Penn discusses the news of the day including a seaweed blob approaching the Florida coast, the Pope's potential about-face on celibacy requirements for priests, and the Nebraska lawmaker who filibustered for three weeks to squash anti-trans bills. Chasten Buttigieg discusses the reason he created a young adult version of his bestselling memoir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chasten Buttigieg is the husband of Mayor Pete and the potential first First Gentleman of the United States. Chasten hails from Traverse City, Michigan and is an educator and passionate advocate for the education and welfare of children. Far from the sidelines of the national conversations, Chasten has become a social media influencer with more than 600,000 followers and has become a passionate voice for equality at progressive events, such as the HRC (Human Rights Campaign) Houston Dinner (https://youtu.be/grqtoijOuHE). In this conversation, Chasten shares some of his story, helps us peek behind the curtain of presidential campaigning, shines some light on what his desired activism would look like as First Gentleman, and gives some helpful advice on staying healthy in a divided world. Twitter: @Chas10Buttigieg IG: @chasten.buttigieg Follow On Twitter Lety - https://twitter.com/GoodGuyPete2020  Michael - https://twitter.com/michaelyoder81 Ryan - https://twitter.com/ryanyazel Sponsor If you are interested in starting your own podcast, check out www.truthworkmedia.com. We will coach you from conception to iTunes! It's super easy!