Author Archives: Jeff Basham

This month on Outbeat Now! we have an important discussion about personal safety as a member of the LGBT community.  Jeff Basham and Greg Miraglia talk to Officer Albie Esparza, Spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department, and examine incidents … Continue reading →

Outbeat Now! celebrates pride this month with a look back at how today’s pride event evolved from a violent riot at New York’s Stonewall Inn to this year’s “40 and Fabulous” themed celebration.  Joel Bellagio presents a historical piece featuring the … Continue reading →

As a special online only bonus, Outbeat Now! hosts interviewed Adam Bereki, author of Friendly Fire – The Illusion of Justice. Adam is a former police officer with the Huntington Beach PD.  He started there as a police cadet while in … Continue reading →

This month Outbeat Now! honors National Law Enforcement Month.  Jeff Basham and Joel Bellagio interview out lesbian Police Chief Susan Jones of the Healdsburg, CA Police Department.  Susan is retiring soon, and will share her experience of law enforcement.  In the Outbeat Youth segment, Greg … Continue reading →

This month in recognition of the “Day of Silence,” Outbeat Now! explores how members of the LGBT community have been forced into silence.  Jeff Basham and Joel Bellagio will talk with people from different generations about their experience and how … Continue reading →

This month on Outbeat Now! Jeff Basham and Joel Bellagio discuss the acceptance of transgender people in the workplace.  On Outbeat Youth, Greg Miraglia talks live with Shane Windmeyer, the founder and executive director of Campus Pride, about how LGBT … Continue reading →

This month on Outbeat Now! we celebrate Black History Month with a shortened re-broadcast of “Bayard Rustin – Who Is This Man?”, State of the Re:union from NPR.  On Outbeat Youth, Greg Miraglia highlights the Spectrum LGBT Center of Marin County.

This month Outbeat Now! rings in 2010 with a look at the issues facing the LGBT community in the coming year with ideas for how you can be involved.  Employment non-discrimination, don’t ask, don’t tell, and marriage equality are some … Continue reading →