It’s The Raw Story Podcast’s first debate. We welcome to the show Matthew Karchner, author of “Straight,” in which he shares that by “finding Jesus” he learned to repress and not act on his gay feelings. Countering Matthew is Wayne Besen, founder and executive director Of Truth Wins Out, an organization. dedicated to monitoring and ending “ex-gay” conversion programs, while working to eliminate anti-LGBTQ prejudice and discrimination. Listen in to hear the debate along with Mike and Shannyn’s take on the week’s news and an important Florida update.