This year, GLAAD reported there are 596 LGBTQ regular and recurring characters across broadcast, cable and streaming shows -- 32 are trans. For Pride month we’re looking at trans visibility in TV and film today, and how we got here.<ul>
<li>Plus, destruction in Ukraine at a critical time in the war.</li>
<li>And, Saudi influence now looms large over professional golf.</li>
</ul>Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jeff Tracy, Bentley University's Dr. Traci Abbott.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go deeper:<ul>
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<li><a href="https://glaad.org/glaads-27th-annual-where-we-are-tv-report-sees-growing-racial-diversity-among-lgbtq-characters/">GLAAD’s 27th annual Where We Are on TV Report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/06/pga-tour-liv-golf-pif-merger">Golf tour rivals PGA and Saudi-backed LIV agree to surprise merger</a></li>
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