Hosted by Twin Cities Pride · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 108 episodes
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified is a program dedicated to all things LGBTQIA+ community, both here in the Twin Cities area, and beyond. Hosted by TC Pride’s Executive Director Andi Otto and Executive Assistant Rina Heisel, no topic is off limits as we discuss queer rights, culture, health, and events taking place around the metro area. Pride is more than just a weekend in June; the LGBTQIA+ community deserves celebration, elevation, and support all year, so tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest community and TC Pride news. Allies are always encouraged to tune in!
Twin Cities Pride hosts Twin Cities Pride Amplified, a society show with 108 episodes published.
Join Andi, Rina, and Kelsey as they process a difficult week in Minnesota, finding hope in how the community has rallied together with mutual aid and quiet acts of bravery. They share moving stories from their local food
Andy, Rina, and Kelsey sit down for a raw conversation about the difficult start to 2026, opening up about the tough decision to cancel Half Way to Pride due to safety concerns. They share an emotional look behind the sc
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto confront the heavy reality of recent violence and federal enforcement actions impacting the Minnesota community. They announce the cancellation of the Halfway to Pride celebration
Hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto open the 2026 season by discussing the importance of mental health and finding joy in holiday hobbies like Lego building and queer pop culture. They provide a deep dive into
This episode originally aired April 3, 2025: Andi and Rina visit with Ollin Montes and Karen Hogan from Quatrefoil Library, which has a unique history in the Twin Cities. Its role in the LGBTQ+ community continues to gro
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto review a tumultuous 2025, discussing the “bingo card of doom” that included viral fame, severe weather, and navigating anti-trans legislation. They share behind-the-scenes insights
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto deliver a heartfelt 2025 retrospective, diving into the impact of the Pride Cultural Art Center, the Rainbow Wardrobe’s success, and the massive volunteer effort that powered the y
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, from navigating severe festival weather to distributing thousands of pounds of food. They break down the year’s impact report, highl
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto kick things off with a hilarious “guide dog” mishap and a chaotic turkey trot story before pivoting to a thoughtful discussion on the evolution of Pride over the last two decades.
Hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto discuss the “wild” political climate, from the Supreme Court’s recent marriage equality decision to divisive online tactics. Andi shares an “Andi Talk” from a recent conferen
Join hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto for a powerful discussion on Trans Day of Remembrance and the violence facing the trans community. Andi shares a raw, personal story about the harassment he recently fac
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto get real about the heavy emotional toll of the current political climate and the recent government shutdown. They share the powerful, personal story of how TC Pride’s “Trunk or Tre
Hosts Andi Otto, Kelsey Alto, and Rina Heisel get real about the mental health struggles hitting the LGBTQIA+ community and the heavy emotional toll of the current political environment. They discuss how crucial organiza
Terresa Hardaway, who owns Black Garnet Books and is the Creative Director of Blackbird Revolt, joins hosts Andi Otto, Kelsey Alto, and Rina Heisel to chat about everything she does as an educator, designer, and business
Hosts Andi Otto, Kelsey Alto, and Rina Heisel get real about the mental health struggles hitting the LGBTQIA+ community and the heavy emotional toll of the current political environment. They discuss how crucial organiza
This week Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Sean Hayes, executive director of Trans Northland. They talk about the challenges rural communities face, the influx of people coming in from out of state seeking refuge,
Kelsey Alto, the director of programming for Twin Cities Pride, returns to host this week’s show. We had so much fun talking about Andi Otto’s life that we decided to have one more episode on Andi! This time we reflect o
This week Kelsey Alto takes over the show once again as she continues her conversation with TC Pride executive director Andi Otto. What do drag kings, the Burnsville Mall food court and frosted cookies have in common? Fi
This week Kelsey Alto takes over the show as our usual host, Andi Otto, will be in the hot seat! You’ll get to learn a lot more about Andi, including his journey from lesbian to wife to Mom to trans Dad.
This week Andi and Rina are joined by Dr. Kade Goepferd, the Chief Education Officer and the past Chief of Staff for Children’s Minnesota, the Medical Director of Children’s Minnesota Gender Health Program and a pediatri
Tina Smith
licensed social worker, psychotherapist, certified EMDR therapist and consultant, author, founder · United States Senate
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Hillary Clinton
testifying on the Epstein files
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Sean Hayes
VP of Global Business Development · Trans Northland
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