Anthropologist and volunteer interpreter, Rhoda Kanaaneh, discusses the asylum system in the United States and the storytelling challenges faced by Arab asylum seekers. The podcast explores the impact of the asylum process on identities and relationships, the complexities faced by interpreters, and the significant amount of time it takes for the asylum process. It concludes with a discussion on future plans and collaborative research.

Margaret Galvan discusses the queer politics of Visibility. Topics include queer comic books, Nan Goldin's photography, Adrienne Rich's essay on 'Compulsory Heterosexuality', and the Lesbian Avengers. She explores the power of visibility, representation through visual art, and the interplay of text and image. The podcast highlights the significance of visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering a sense of community and unity.

Lee Wind, author of 'No Way, They Were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves,' discusses the exclusion of LGBTQ+ stories from traditional narratives. He explores hidden love stories in LGBTQ+ history, reveals Abraham Lincoln's potential queerness, and delves into the intimate relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickock. The podcast highlights the importance of uncovering alternative narratives and empowering gender non-conforming individuals.

Zeynep K. Korkman, examining Turkey's fortunetelling cafés and experiences of secular Muslim women and LGBTIQ individuals. Topics include divination as affective labor, navigating gendered vulnerability, and transnational feminist solidarity.

Author and cultural historian Sara Marcus discusses her new book on political disappointment and its role in shaping American culture. She explores works by prominent figures like W. E. B. Du Bois, Charles Chesnutt, and Adrienne Rich that express the anguish of different eras. The podcast also delves into the changing political analysis of the Communist Party in the 1930s and explores the origins of backlash against second wave feminism.

Tracy Rutler, author of Queering the Enlightenment, explores how French literature in the 18th century resisted heteronormativity. She analyzes works by Prévost, Crébillion, Marivaux, and Graffigny that questioned patriarchal power and relations. Rutler examines themes of reproduction, masculinity, marriage, and same-sex community, offering unique readings informed by philosophers and theorists such as Foucault and Rancière.

Guests Dana Berkowitz et al. discuss their book 'Male Femininities' which explores how men perform femininity. They discuss topics such as marketing Botox to men, the limitations of subverting embodied male femininities, and the impact of male femininity in different contexts.

Hongwei Bao, a guest on the podcast, analyzes queer theatre and performance in contemporary China, discussing various forms of queer performance, including music, film, theatre, and political activism. The podcast explores the importance of performance for queer identity and community formation, challenging heteronormative social relations and hegemonic narratives. Topics covered include the personal journey of discovering queer identity in China, comparing two queer films, queer activism through art and culture, and queer Chinese artists' digital performance during the pandemic.

Avery Dame-Griff discusses how the internet shaped transgender identity and activism, exploring the transition from print newsletters to digital communication, the impact of walled gardens on internet usage, and the positive impact of online platforms for transgender youth.

Margaret Galvan discusses her book exploring queer and feminist visual culture in the 1980s, highlighting grassroots and university archives. The podcast explores LGBTQ comics, artistic production, women in underground comics, the work of Gloria Anzaldúa, and Nan Goldin's photography documenting LGBTQ community in the 80s.