Why are so many people offended by the rainbow pride flag?

In this episode of HOT AIR, we dive deep into the history of the rainbow pride flag, uncovering how Gilbert Baker created this powerful LGBTQ+ symbol in 1978, what each original color meant, and how it became a global icon of pride, love, and inclusion.

But while the pride flag represents hope and unity, it continues to face backlash. We explore why some groups are so threatened by the rainbow flag, how it’s been labeled “political,” and the hypocrisy behind those who wave flags rooted in hate, racism, and exclusion while claiming to be offended by a flag that simply stands for love.

👉 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Who created the rainbow pride flag and why
• The original 8 colors and their meanings
• How the pride flag evolved over time
• Why people are offended by the pride flag
• The difference between the pride flag and flags that represent real hate

If you’ve ever wondered “What does the pride flag mean?”, “Why was the rainbow chosen for LGBTQ pride?”, or “Why do people hate the pride flag?”, this episode will give you the history, context, and unfiltered truth.

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They let us die then — and they’re letting us die now.
In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, host Joshua Robert draws a chilling line from the government’s silence during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s to today’s deliberate defunding of LGBTQ+ resources — from the shutdown of the 988 suicide hotline’s queer-specific support to attacks on HIV care, trans healthcare bans, and the erasure of LGBTQ+ youth in schools.

With hard facts, historical context, and fiery commentary, this episode breaks down how the playbook hasn’t changed — only the headlines have. It’s a must-listen deep dive into queer history, modern policy, and the ongoing fight for our lives.

🎧 Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, this episode will inform, enrage, and empower you.

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In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Hot Flash, we dive deep into the true story of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera — two legendary transgender activists and queer revolutionaries who helped ignite the Stonewall Riots and launched the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Often erased from mainstream narratives, Marsha and Sylvia were trans women of color, sex workers, and street queens who risked everything for freedom, visibility, and justice. From founding STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) to caring for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, their legacy goes far beyond the riot.

We unpack the real history of Pride, the pain and power behind Stonewall, and how these fierce activists were both celebrated and sidelined in their lifetimes. If

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