It’s story time, fam! This month, Bryan, Christina, and Jules talk about whether—and why—we still need Pride. Every Pride is someone’s first, and to get that fresh perspective, the hosts spoke with Sammie Bennett, who just celebrated for the first time in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They then talk about their own memories and feelings about the annual queer gathering. Thanks to Alicia DeMaio for our first "Thots & Queries" segment. Here’s the them.us piece she referenced. Items discussed in the show: “The Battle Over Gender Therapy,” by Emily Bazelon in the New York Times Magazine Jules’ Twitter thread Jules’ Substack response Postmates’ “Eat With Pride” ad campaign Leo Herrera’s Instagram story about this campaign Christina’s Slate story about a U-Haul truck full of Nazis who headed to a Pride celebration in Idaho. New York City Drag March Gay Agenda Bryan: Buzzfeed’s roundup of “This Pride Month” memes Christina: Kaftko Jules: Read a banned LGBTQ book This podcast was produced byJune Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions tooutwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices