Pride Month controversy.

Pride month. June in the United States is Pride Month, when members of the LGBTQ community celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer pride. Pride month is often commemorated in major cities with pride parades. Many companies and workplaces have taken part in pride festivities for several years, offering specialty products or encouraging employees to participate in certain educational events. This year, Pride Month has spurred an unusual level of political animosity and controversy. Major retailers like Target, Kohl's, Walmart, and PetSmart have faced backlash from customers upset by certain promotional items celebrating the LGBTQ community.

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Today’s clickables: Quick hits (0:54), Today’s story (3:01), Right’s take (5:59), Left’s take (10:25), Isaac’s take (14:24), Listener Question (18:51), Under the Radar (22:24), Numbers (23:37), Have a nice day (24:26)

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