# Queers In Red States with Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Podcast: [A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-thousand-natural-shocks-with-gabe-s-dunn-1023479)
Published: 2026-03-24T14:09:27+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/0808986f-c45a-405f-83b7-2fbb03392ac1/episodes/8f219652-246f-4ec7-8b39-224b972bed29
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Duration seconds: 2487

## Resource

Writer Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya joins the show to talk about finding queer community and chosen family in a red state like Florida. Gabe shares his stories of growing up there and learns about the type of solidarity that can beautifully develop in adversity --- both with the weather and, you know, otherwise.  Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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