In this June episode of Real College Podcast, we are bringing you stories that reflect the celebration, the struggle and the enduring spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. First, reporter Bianca Caputo opens with a personal look at queer love, followed by Vanessa Pham’s exploration of what it really means to “come out” in different contexts. Then, host Anna Adamson heads into the Radio K archives for a look back at a historic milestone: the legalization of same-sex marriage in Minnesota. With stories from Radio K alumni Marcheta Fornoff and Mitch Skinner, we revisit the complexity and joy of that moment through the voices of newlyweds, officiants and musicians.

"Queer Joy" – Bianca Caputo shares queer love stories, and discusses modern dating [1:07-7:48]

"Coming Out" – Vanessa Pham examines the many shapes and shades of coming out [8:07-16:28]

“Revisiting a Historic Yes” – Marcheta Fornoff reports on Minnesota’s first same-sex weddings and Mitch Skinner talks with musicians who helped soundtrack the celebration [17:43-29:00]