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Today we take a hard look at the death of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old Black student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi. While authorities quickly called it “no foul play,” the history of lynching, racism, and systemic injustice in Mississippi makes that conclusion impossible to accept without question.

This episode explores the legacy of racial violence in the South, the long history of Black men found hanging and dismissed as suicide, and the ways corrupt police systems and complicit media keep these stories out of the headlines. Joshua breaks down why the lack of transparency, the silence from officials, and the limited news coverage are not accidents—they are part of a broader pattern of erasure in America’s fight against equality.

From slavery to Jim Crow to modern-day policing, Mississippi’s history is not in the past—it’s alive in the present. Hot Air refuses to stay quiet while institutions rewrite the narrative.

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We sit down with SJ Joslin, the nonbinary park ranger and wildlife biologist who made national headlines after being fired from Yosemite National Park for helping to hang a massive trans pride flag on El Capitan.

SJ opens up about their journey of embracing a nonbinary identity, what it meant to come out, and how their work in conservation and bat research intersected with their personal story. They share the inside scoop on the controversy surrounding their firing, the behind-the-scenes fallout with the National Park Service, and why this case has become a flashpoint for LGBTQ+ rights, workplace discrimination, and visibility in federal service.

We also discuss SJ’s activism, their fight for justice with the support of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), and what comes next in their journey as a scientist, advocate, and voice for the LGBTQ+ community.

If you care about trans rights, queer visibility, environmental activism, or social justice, this is a must-listen episode. 🌈🔥

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Today we’re featuring a listener letter from a young Black gay man who shares his coming out story and the unique challenges of being queer in a Black community. While his family has been supportive, his experience navigating cultural expectations, homophobia, and the pressures placed on Black men offers a raw, honest look at how identity, race, and sexuality intersect.

This episode explores the realities of racism and discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community, the importance of family and chosen family, and the resilience it takes to live openly as a queer person of color.

💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The journey of a Black gay man coming out and finding acceptance
• The cultural and societal pressures faced by Black LGBTQ+ individuals
• Insights into family support and community challenges
• The impact of racism within the broader LGBTQ+ community
• Messages of hope, resilience, and self-acceptance

Whether you’re LGBTQ+, a parent, an ally, or someone who wants to better understand the experiences of queer people of color, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Have a story to share? Submit your listener letter HERE and your experience could be featured on a future episode of HOT AIR.

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