Lets Go There With Shira & Ryan

It's a full house!  We discuss this omicron whiplash we are feeling as we prepare for the holidays! We unpack the historic affects of the pandemic to climate change, and Americans are still expected to work no matter what happens. How is affecting us all. Plus how do you know you need a matchmaker! Let's go there!   Special guests:  Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator. Dan Diamond - Health Reporter from the Washington Post. Jacob Remes - History professor in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University, where he directs the Initiative for Critical Disaster Studies. Author  of Disaster Citizenship: Survivors, Solidarity, and Power in the Progressive Era. Tammy Shaklee  - Leading LGBTQ Relationship Expert and President of one of the country’s top LGBTQ certified matchmaking companies, H4M Matchmaking.

Shar Jossell and Shira Lazar are unpacking some hot topics! We discuss the disappointing news regarding Chris Noth, a.k.a Mr. Big. Why our sex drive might had slowed down because of COVID. Plus, to bring some holiday cheer, we are taking back your holiday with Yvonne Lacey.    Special guests: Kyle Cheney - Congress reporter for POLITICO. Yeganeh Torbati -  Economic policy investigations reporter at the Washington Post. Yvonne Lacey, AKA. DR. X-max, - Author of Taking Back Your Holidays: A Whimsical Guide to a Lighter, Brighter Christmas Dr. Justin Lehmiller - Social Psychologist, Author and Research Fellow, Kinsey Institute.

On today’s show we’re talking omicron, inflation, the gift of being single for the holidays. Plus, a trans dad reflects on what it’s like to be a dad. Let's go there!    Special guests: Dr. Amesh Adalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror. Bill Hauk - Associate Professor of Economics at the University of South Carolina. Jude Ellison S. Doyle - Author, columnist. Allana Pratt - Intimacy Expert and Author.

On today's show, Shira is coming to us from her living room, while Ryan is holding down the fort in studio.  We get into those text messages that have come out revealing what Fox News hosts were sharing the day of the January 6 capital attack. We unpack how as unions get approved at companies like Starbucks, how will this change the labor movement. Should students have 4 day school days, plus should their be D and F grades? That and more, let's go there!   Special guests: Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator. John Logan - Professor and Director of Labor and Employment Studies, San Francisco State University. Harold Brooks – Senior Research Scientist at NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory

We have LA Mayoral Candidate Craig Greiwe joining us to talk about the homeless crisis here in the city. Uber’s latest attack on trans and nonbinary people. We also discuss what people dealing with grief this holiday season want to hear. Let's go there!    Special guests:  Amanda Goad - Director, LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project ACLU Foundation of Southern California. Craig Greiwe - LA Mayoral Candidate. Barbara Legere - A mother who lost her only child to suicide, co-author of "The Epiphanies Project - 20 Personal Revelations", author of upcoming book "Dying to Be Free".

We unpack the Sex and The City sequel - And Just Like That , people are reexamining problematic moments that took place back in the day. So what happens when those show become more woke? Plus, we discuss edited photos on dating apps and so much more!  Special guests: Amber Phillips - Politics Reporter and Author of The Washington Post 5-Minute Fix newsletter. Markelle Smith - From HBO Max real-life rom-com dating series 12 Dates of Christmas.

We have a lot of questions. How many more COVID vaccines will we need? Jussie Smollett is guilty. Now, how will it affect the black queer community?  Plus, should you question the type of porn you watch? Our favorite doctor joins us for the juicy conversation. Plus so much more. Let's go there!  Special guests: Deborah Fuller - Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Ken Charles - Program Director for 97.1 KNX. George M. Johnson - Award winning Writer & Executive Producer. Author of All Boys Aren’t Blue & We Are Not Broken.  Dr. Stefani Goerlich - Sex & Relationships-focused Kink Affirming Therapist, Award winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients.

Shira is back all the way from her room! Today we discuss how nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults identify as being religious, well why aren’t we seeing the community include in reports about religion? We also unpack the Pastor that dressed in drag and got fired! Also, we discuss raises and debt collectors; plus so much more!   Special guests: Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia - Program Area Director in the Public Health Department at NORC at the University of Chicago. Aaron Gregg - Corporate accountability reporter at the Washington Post. Julia Métraux - Health and culture writer whose work has appeared in Narratively, Verywell, Bitch Media,  Insider, Poynter and others.  Michelle Singletary - Writes the nationally syndicated personal finance column The Color of Money, which appears in The Washington Post on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Happy Monday! Shar Jossell is back and we have lots to talk about. First, Democrats have a new challenge to get over with Hispanic voters and it’s all about using the term Latinx, we go there!  We talk about orgasms, why people struggle being social in group settings and more! Let's go there!  Special guests:  Gerrit De Vynck - Tech reporter for The Washington Post.  Sabrina Rodríguez - Immigration correspondent at Politico. Dr.  Barry R. Komisaruk - Distinguished Professor, Psychology at Rutgers Univ Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor. Scott Barry Kaufman - Cognitive scientist exploring the depths of human potential | Check out his Latest book: Transcend.

Happy Friday! Today we talk about how during the pandemic the number of firearms in households with teenagers have went up, and we are not surprise. We go there on why is so hard to be single! Plus, don't talk baby to us with our guest host Shar Jossell!  Special guests: Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator. Dr. Patrick Carter - Co-Director, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. Eli Hager - Reporter for ProPublica. Jordyn Jay- Arts advocate and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Collective (BTFA).

It's December! We know, can't believe it too! Today we discuss how the debate on abortion continues and conservatives maybe closer than we think to winning the argument. We unpack what a World AIDS day mean in a ongoing - pandemic world. We give you some things on holiday shopping, plus so much more!  Special guests: Amber Phillips - Politics Reporter at The Washington Post. Dr. Mike Saag - Associate Dean for Global Health in the School of Medicine, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Colleen Sinclair - Associate Professor of Social Psychology, Mississippi State University. Richard Zaldivar, executive director and founder of The Wall Las Memorias.

Inflation, Inflation, inflation. Should you bring up inflation when it comes to pay negotiation? We go there! Plus, in honor of Giving Tuesday, Jazzmun Crayton joins us to highlight APAIT;  focusing on impactful, boots on the ground programming for vulnerable BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities in Southern California who are experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and are either living with or at risk for HIV. To donate go to Tinyurl.com/GivingTuesdayRegistry Let's go there!    Special guests: Carmen Paun - Global health reporter for POLITICO. Alex Jenny -  Licensed Clinical Social Worker and The Drag Therapist. She is a drag performer as well as the Clinical Director of a therapy practice in Chicago. Jazzmun Crayton - Celebrated and award-winning actor, activist, vocalist and Associate Director of APAIT.

We are back from Thanksgiving break and Shar Jossell is back!  We are breaking down everything you need to know about the latest variant - Omicron and how you can protect yourself. We get into the hot topics of the difficult conversations we have with ourselves. Plus, we unpack why "you're mature for your age" isn't a compliment and more. Let's go there!    Special guests:  Dr. Amesh Aldalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror. Natalie Compton - The Way Reporter, from the Washington Post. Jessica MacNair ,Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner/Founder of Falls Church Wellness Center (the largest most comprehensive wellness center in the DC metro area, serving a high volume of LGBTQ+ clientele). 

Shar Jossell is back as we discuss thanksgivings tips for traveling and your mental health. Plus some juicy hot takes on a Peleton for kids and people obsessing's on Shawn Mendes sexuality! Let's go there!    Special guests:  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen - Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. Natalie Compton - Travel Reporter from The Washington. Hannah Good - Writer for The Lily at the Washington Post.

Shar Jossell guest host! We get into holiday topics to prepare you for Thanksgiving this week. From Black Friday, to unvaccinated guests, the evolution of saying grace; including if you’re not religious and more! Let's go there!  Special guests: Emily Stewart - Vox Senior reporter. Abby Langer RD - Owner of Abby Langer Nutrition in Toronto. M.J Ryan - author of Attitudes of Gratitude and many other books.

Today, the founder of Trans Day of Remembrance joins us! Also, what it means to financially cheat on your partner. Plus, what this transgender traveler wants all trans travelers to know. Let's go there Special guests:  Gwendolyn Ann Smith - Opinion columnist for the Bay Area Reporter, and founder of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Mark Guarino - Washington Post Contributor. Kayley Whalen - Traveler, trans & nonbinary autistic advocate, writer, and digital media specialist. Adam Kol -The Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples who love each other make sure the money conversation doesn't get in the way and also hosts the Couples Financial Coach Podcast.

Gwendolyn Ann Smith started Transgender Day of Remembrance in 1999 to memorialize people who have been killed as a result of transphobia. Gwen who's an opinion columnist for the Bay Area Reporter joins Let's Go There with Shira & Ryan to discuss the origins of the day and how it has evolved.

Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance over the weekend, but the reality is that we’re in the midst of a crisis where more trans people are being attacked and murdered daily. Them.us Writer James Factors joined us to share his own perspective about this time and what cis allies can do to help. We also discuss the side affects of booster shots and COVID brain, plus more. Let's go there!    Special guests: Jackie Koppell - Political Commentator. James Factora - L.A.-born, New York-based writer and musician. Their work has also appeared in THEM, Teen Vogue, Slate, Refinery29 and others Them.us. Dr. Mike Saag - Physician, Infectious Diseases, AIDS researcher, author. Fiona Lowenstein -  Award-winning independent journalist, TV producer, speaker, and consultant covering the intersections of health, science, wellness, culture, and social justice.

Today we get into drama queens, kings, people! Why are they like this and you one of them? Also a second person was cured from HIV, but it happen? Plus so much more. Let's go there!  Special guests:  Richard Fowler - Fox news commentator. Brennan Suen Senior strategist at Media Matters for America. Dr. Wendy Walsh - Relationship Expert, and host of the Podcast, Mating Matters. Dr. Bruce D. Walker - Director of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard.  

As we continue to celebrate trans awareness week, we discuss what happens when cancer and gender identity collide; how hospitals are helping trans patients. Also, how can you deal with diet conversations during holiday dinners! Plus so much more!    Special guests: Griff Witte - National Reporter at The Washington Post. Tanya Snyder - Covers transportation for POLITICO Pro. Dr. Don Dizon, a medical oncologist and director of the pelvic malignancies program at Brown University Lifespan Cancer Institute. Dr. Alexis Conason - Clinical psychologist and author of The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself From the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self Acceptance.  Dr Suzana Flores, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of Facehooked: How Facebook Affects Out Emotions, Relationships and Lives.