First, medical marijuana dispensary evaluator Snuffy Smith explained the various strains of medical cannabis as well as gave his opinion from a patient’s point of view on the current legislation affecting collectives in Los Angeles.  He also shared his opinion on the pending CA statewide voter initiative which would legalize marijuana for recreational use.  Next, Charles Robbins discussed The Trevor Project, the national provider of life saving resources to LGBTQ youth and their families.  They offer nationwide 24/7 call centers for LGBTQ suicide prevention and offer empowering social activities for positive self esteem.  Then sports correspondent Buddy Early discussed the upcoming GAY Softball World Series in Cleveland, OH, the GAY Games in Cologne, Germany, and the controversy surrounding non-GAY players on GAY softball teams.  Robert Breining followed sharing his story of coming out as an HIV positive man and promoting POZIAM Radio, which he founded.  Last Darryl Stephens, Noah of LOGO’s Noah’s Arc discussed his career as well as the ground breaking show.

First trans filmmaker Kimberly Reed shared her true life story of transitioning from male high school star quarterback to female lesbian filmmaker as well as discussed her new movie Prodigal Sons.  Next IML 2010 Tyler McCormick shared his journey from FTM as well as the controversy surrounding his IML 2010 title.  Then judicial candidate Vicky Kolakowski discussed her MTF transition as well as her views on transsexuals in the legal community and her bid to be the first elected transsexual judge.  World renowned gender reassignment surgeon and OB/GYN Dr. Marci Bowers followed discussing her transition and the medical perspective of gender reassignment surgery.  Last Rosendo Rocky Brown promoted Fabulance, a bi-weekly comic adventures of a young gay, and not too bright, superhero launching on the web and TV soon.

First, medical marijuana dispensary evaluator Snuffy Smith shared his views of the state of medical marijuana in Los Angeles.  Next, special co-host Mark Powers discussed with Alison Arngrim herbook, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch, childhood, career, and social causes.  Afterwards, singer Phil Putnam announced details of his next project as a The Alternative exclusive.  Last, author Joe Quirk discussed his book, It’s Not You, It’s Biology, and his other theories in the science of sexual orientation and biology.

First, Eric Bauman, vice chair of the California Democratic Party, provided an update on the Federal Prop. 8 trial since closing arguments recently ended as well as the law’s repeal chances in 2010 and beyond.  Next, our GAY theater reviewer Guy Windsor reviewed Yellow performing through July 25, 2010 at the Coast Playhouse in West Hollywood, CA.  Guy followed with a brief Q & A session about the play with Yellow’s writer Del Shores.  Afterwards, Marc Harshbarger promoted 'Deep Dish', a groovy gay pop culture blog as well as his other projects.  Next, Alix Dobkin, the singer of Lavender Jane Loves Women, the very first album by, for and about Lesbians in the history of the world, discussed her life, career, influences, and social activism.  She also performed several songs live in the studio.  Friend of the LGBT community and AIDS activist pioneer Sunnie Rose Berger followed promoting Life Group LA and their upcoming horse themed fundraiser Saddle Up LA.  Last, The Alternative celebrated Father’s Day with a visit from Daddy Queerburg aka Mike Hennessey and the rest of the Queerburg family promoting their latest webisode.

First The People’s Therapist William Meyerhofer discussed the pros and cons of internet dating as well as offered tips for dating offline.  Then live from London author, porn star, and former escort Aiden Shaw discussed his past, Sordid Truths and his other writings, as well as his future projects.  Next the "Stephen King of gay horror" author Rick R. Reed, discussed his career including Blue Moon Cafe and Tales from the Sexual Underground.  Then Dr. Cesar Segovia, D.D.S discussed the early days of the AIDS epidemic as viewed through dentistry as well as promoted Reel Gay entertainment at reelgay.com.  Last Doron Mamet, live from Israel, promoted Google Baby, a new HBO documentary on the outsourcing of surrogacy to India and the implications for same sex couples, premiering Wednesday, June 16th at 8pm on HBO2.

In honor of Memorial Day “The Alternative” discussed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" with The People's Therapist William Meyerhofer, Staff Sergeant Eric Alva- first American soldier wounded in the Iraq war, Andrew Cirner, Jules Sohn, Navy veteran Joseph Christopher Rocha, Alex Nicholson of Service Members United, and Congresswoman Judy Chu of the 32nd District/California.

First LATalkRadio's very own Greg Rempe gave his BBQ advice as well as shared two BBQ recipes.  Next our GAY theater reviewer Guy Windsor reviewed Dementia performing through May 30, 2010 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.  Then John Waters, along with guest co-host Mark Powers, discussed his latest book Role Models as well as his interests in art including his curatorship of Outsider Porn: The Photos of David Hurles exhibit at the Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York City and his upcoming exhibit at the Rena Bransten Gallery in San Francisco.  Mark stayed on as he and Terry interviewed Terrance Dean, author of Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry--from Music to Hollywood, on the DL and role of religion within the African-American community and its affects on GAY people of color.  Next, writer/actor Jesse Archer discussed his career and new film Violet Tendencies about a woman (played by Mindy Cohn- “Natalie” from The Facts of Life) who tries to distance herself from her gay friends in an effort to land a straight boyfriend.  Last, Craig Allen Lawver promoted Art Detectable at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 6-9pm.  The event will highlight five HIV Positive Artists (Donald Peralta, Tony Clark, Eros Obregon, Craig Allen Lawver and Ruben Acosta) and help raise money for the Positive Pedalers and AIDS Lifecycle.

First, our medical marijuana dispensary evaluator, Snuffy Smith, reviewed the cannabis strain OG Kush as well as reviewed several local medical marijuana dispensaries in the Los Angeles area.  Next, actress Thea Gill, of “Dante’s Cove” and “Queer as Folk”, discussed her career and her thoughts on being an openly GAY or bisexual actor in Hollywood today.  Afterwards, former Staff Sergeant Robert LeBlanc along with his writer Pam Daniels discussed Robert’s discharge from the military before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and their upcoming book on his experience.  Last, actor, activist, South African radio personality, and new “The Alternative” correspondent Frank Malaba joined us live from Johannesburg, South Africa to bring awareness to the hostile climate towards the LGBT community in various countries throughout Africa.

First, Paul Stalbaum joined “The Alternative”, fresh from this year’s annual GAY men’s POZ Cruise, to promote the upcoming POZ Cruises in the fall and next spring.  Next, as we celebrated Mother’s Day, GAY parents Tony Zimbardi and Antonio LeMons discussed their road to parenthood and raising a family.  Afterwards, Robyn Harrod, of the Southern California Foster Family Adoption Center, and John Ireland, freelance journalist and filmmaker, discussed the path of adoption in Los Angeles County and nationally as well as stressed the importance of supporting HR 3827 "Every Child Deserves a Family Act".  The Every Child Deserves a Family Act (ECDF) is a federal bill that would increase the number of qualified individuals eligible to become adoptive or foster parents by restricting federal funding for states employing discriminatory practices in adoption and foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status. Last, GAY parents Jane Syftestad and Pamela Fairbanks shared their story as well on their roads to parenthood and raising a family.

First, our GAY theater reviewer Guy Windsor reviewed the revival of The Boys in the Band performing through May 16, 2010 at the Coast Playhouse in West Hollywood, CA.  Next, current International Mr. Leather 2009 - Jeffrey Payne, currently of Dallas by way of Maine and New Orleans, and Mr. SAleatherman 2009 - Jaco Lourens, from Cape Town, South Africa, on the phone, with Mr. LA Leather 2010 - Brad Taylor, in studio, discussed the International Mr. Leather 2010 contest as well as leather pageantry in general.  Afterwards, Claes Lilja discussed the POZ Brotherhood Retreat, a body-mind-spirit gathering for HIV+ men taking place June 17-21, 2010 in Stroudsburg, PA (just outside NYC in the Poconos).  Last, Jimmy Palmieri, activist and founder, and Jesse Lewis IV, actor, discussed The Tweakers Project.  The Tweakers Project provides information and alternatives to the addicted person and their families and loved one's through film, print, and the web.

In a “The Alternative” exclusive Oklahoma GAY hate crimes victim Phillip Nelson spoke out about his recent ordeals.  Next Mike Hennessey (Daddy) and Daniel Garza (Sonny), of the new webseries The Queerburgs, come on to promote their show with a GAY twist on family.  Then photographer Angela Brinskele discussed her career as an artist as well as the history of the Mazer Lesbian Archives, currently located in West Hollywood, CA.  Last, Perry Brass discussed his new book "The Manly Art of Seduction".  Brass’ book talks about making decisions yourself, and how these decisions can be used to make seduction possible—even easy.

First The People’s Therapist William Meyerhofer explained how GAY adoption is biological, beneficial, and exists in other species.  Next in studio guest Ester Goldberg entertained and informed on everything from her parents, Stonewall, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, DOMA, her start in Nashville, her years in Washington, DC, her new weekly GREAT BIG SWANKY VARIETY SHOW (starting April 22nd at Ultra Suede in West Hollywood, CA), and much more.

Guest Joseph Dallin, author of "Perfect", along with guest co-host Mark Powers, discussed "Perfect", Joseph's self journey growing up in the heart of Mormonism in Utah to his coming out as a gay man after a 2 year mission in Texas at the age of 23. Joseph holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and currently resides in Honolulu, HI.

Our guest, International Daddy Bear 2009 Joe Mannetti, shared his experiences during his title rein and as community fundraiser of the year. Joe has devoted much of his time raising money not only for the LGBT Community but for many other worthwhile organizations.

Guests Don Duncan, of Americans for Safe Access, and Richard Eastman, long time AIDS survivor and medical marijuana activist, discussing "What is happening with Medical Marijuana in California and other states where medical marijuana is a legal option for patients?”