Emme Zanotti, the Third Vice Chair of The LGBT and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, joined Alek and Doug in early March to discuss her column about the recent barrage of anti-gay and trans legislation adopted in the United States, and her personal journey as a trans woman.
Due to mic issues Alek had to be cut out of this interview, and unsurprisingly Doug is ecstatic about it. So what you’ll hear instead are a few cut-ins from Doug and Alek for context, and Emme’s side of the interview, which is what we all want to hear anyway.
You can read Emme’s columns “Solidarity, community will counter anti-transgender efforts” and “Pairing Pride with a sense of humility” on Watershed Voice. And you can learn more about transgender issues and how to help right here in Michigan by visiting Stand with Trans.
The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Blurry” by Curtis Cole. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.
Keep Your Voice Down is a podcast featuring fellow Central Michigan University journalism grads and best friends Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears, Jr.
Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.
