In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette's new microphone, being an empty-nester, and storms in Valencia. Stephen celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week, shares the Mindful Mercer Men group, and traveling for The Dads screenings in Worcester.

In today's topics we cover the Trump administration's trans military bans, the removal of Obama era protections for military service members, and Democrats abandoning trans people ahead of the midterms.

Finally, In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger for rescinding Youngkin era anti-trans regulations, and drag Senate candidate James Talarico for throwing trans people under the bus!