GARY DELL’ABATE: Personal loss & HIV Advocacy
This week on Plus Talk, we’re joined by Gary Dell’Abate, Executive Producer of The Howard Stern Show, who opens up about losing his brother, Steven, to AIDS, and how that loss shaped his mission to speak out, educate, and fight stigma.
Turning grief into purpose.
Honoring those we’ve lost by protecting those still here. Gary is a shining example of keeping a loved one’s memory alive and doing good to help countless others. Continue reading GARY DELL’ABATE: Personal loss & HIV Advocacy
BREAKING NEWS: Florida ADAP cuts reversed?!
Just weeks after proposed Florida ADAP cuts threatened access to HIV medication for thousands, lawmakers are now proposing emergency funding. What changed? And what happens next? Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Florida ADAP cuts reversed?!
HIV MEDICATION & OPTIMIZATION: Why just taking your meds isn’t enough
Taking your HIV meds is important – but it’s not the whole story.
On this week’s Plus Talk, returning guest Dr. Anu explains why optimizing your HIV treatment matters just as much as taking it. The right regimen should work effectively, minimize side effects, and be something you can safely sustain for the long run.
Because living well with HIV isn’t just about treatment – it’s about the right treatment.
Watch the full conversation now. Continue reading HIV MEDICATION & OPTIMIZATION: Why just taking your meds isn’t enough
CROI 2026: What the CROI Conference means for PLHIV
CROI 2026 brought the science. The stories. The breakthroughs.
Now we’re tying it all together. 🎙️
In this special wrap-up episode of Plus Talk, we break down the biggest takeaways from Denver — what the latest research means for people living with HIV, what gave us hope, and what still needs work.
From prevention to treatment to stigma — this is the conversation that connects it all. Continue reading CROI 2026: What the CROI Conference means for PLHIV
FACT VS. FICTION: What people get wrong about HIV
What’s the biggest myth about HIV you still hear today?
This week on +Talk, returning guest Dr. Marcus Tellez joins Karl to break down the most persistent myths about HIV, HIV medication, transmission, and what it actually means to live with HIV in 2026.
From outdated fears to misinformation about treatment, we’re setting the record straight — with facts, science, and lived reality. Continue reading FACT VS. FICTION: What people get wrong about HIV
IAS NEEDS YOU: Volunteer at the Global HIV Conference in Rio!
On this week’s +Talk, we’re breaking down how to get involved as a volunteer at the International AIDS Society Conference — who can apply, who’s often overlooked, and why your voice matters. Continue reading IAS NEEDS YOU: Volunteer at the Global HIV Conference in Rio!
THIS COULD COST LIVES: Is Florida cutting ADAP funding?
Florida officials have temporarily reversed the funding cuts, restoring access to medication for about 16,000 people – for now – while the state moves through a formal rule-making process. That reversal didn’t happen in a vacuum. It happened because advocates, providers, and the HIV community spoke up – loudly. This episode reflects that moment in real time, and why vigilance still matters. Continue reading THIS COULD COST LIVES: Is Florida cutting ADAP funding?
SEX ED in SCHOOL: Maxx Fenning
What happens when schools leave out the facts? 📚🧐 On this week’s Plus Talk, Karl sits down with Maxx Fenning <@maxxfenning>, Founder & Executive Director of PRISM, to talk about the state of sexual health education – and what it means for HIV and STI prevention. Continue reading SEX ED in SCHOOL: Maxx Fenning
UNFIT TO SERVE: The Pentagon, HIV & Military Service
What happens when outdated fear still shapes policy? On the latest Plus Talk, Karl is joined by Nick Harrison and Ken Pinkela to unpack the Pentagon’s recent pause on training for people living with HIV – and why many are worried it could lead to a broader enlistment ban. We talk stigma, science, and the real lives impacted when facts get ignored. Continue reading UNFIT TO SERVE: The Pentagon, HIV & Military Service
AIDS2026: Inside the IAS Scholarship Program
If you’ve ever wanted to attend AIDS 2026 in Rio but assumed it was out of reach, this one is for you. We’re joined by the Executive Director of the International AIDS Society (@iasociety) and a past scholarship recipient to break down what the scholarship is, who it’s for, and how to actually put together an application that gives you a real shot. Continue reading AIDS2026: Inside the IAS Scholarship Program