BloomingOUT
bloomingOUT is an LGBT+ radio show broadcast on WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ life, including history, current issues, culture, and more. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2003 and continues to air every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST.
The show generally includes 1-2 interviews, 1-2 segments, news, music, and calendar. bloomingOUT exists to educate, entertain, and stimulate listeners to engage in dialogue about real issues and events relevant to the LGBTQ+ and ally community. It strives to maintain an upbeat, informative, and entertaining show that facilitates communication and can be enjoyed by all. The show offers everyone a clear perspective into the culture, diversity, and humanity of the LGBTQ+ community. Because bloomingOUT is the only such media program in Indiana, and one of the few in the nation, it includes issues, views, and news that do not usually appear in mainstream media.
bloomingOUT History
Carol Fischer and Helen Harrell founded the show in 2003. WFHB is located in downtown Bloomington, IN. Bloomington has received attention for its tolerance of LGBTQ people and culture. In the 1990s, Bloomington added sexual orientation to its human rights ordinance. The city launched the LGBT film fest in 2004, which continues to this day. The town has one gay bar.BloomingOUT has co-sponsored and provided entertainment for the 2005 and 2006 Bloomington Pride picnics which took place on the 4th of July in their respective years, and have partnerships with The Word, Pride of Indy Band and Color Guard as well as OutMedia and Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link. It is currently supported by The Backdoor, IU Health Bloomington, and the School of Public Health at Indiana University.
Current bloomingOUT staff and hosts
- * Executive Producer & WFHB News Director - Kade Young
- * Producer - Melanie Davis
- * Board Engineer - Lucas Fisher
- * Anchor - Melanie Davis
- * Anchor - Justin Robertson
- * Anchor - Ireland Meacham
- * Anchor - Lucas Fisher