Activist and advocate Yana Kolpakova sits down with Karl for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Plus Talk. Why are people so fixated on how someone contracted HIV? What does that obsession reveal about fear, stigma, and the way society assigns blame? Continue reading YANA KOLPAKOVA – Stigma & the Eastern Bloc
If you’ve ever struggled with sleep while living with HIV, this episode is for you. Host Karl Scmid sits down with returning guest Dr. Anu to explore why sleep challenges are so common in the HIV community — and what you can do to feel more rested and supported. Continue reading DR. ANU SESHADRI – Sleep and HIV
While HIV can be controlled with treatment, a cure remains one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Dr. Lewin explains how HIV hides inside the body, why it’s so difficult to eliminate, and what scientists have learned after decades of research. From the concept of the “viral reservoir” to rare cases of cure, this conversation explores both the complexity – and the hope – behind the ongoing search for a cure. Continue reading SHARON LEWIN – Why can’t we cure HIV?
What if healing… sounded like this? 🎧✨
Licensed counselor and activist Shadawn McCants breaks down how sound baths and meditation can support mental wellness for people living with HIV and why that matters more than ever. Continue reading SHADAWN McCANTS – Healing & living well
He thought HIV would take him out.Now he’s still here and still fighting.
Activist Bob Bowers joins #PlusTalk to share his journey, the role faith played in his survival, and why he refuses to stop advocating for others living with HIV. Continue reading BOB BOWERS – From fear to faith
The fight against HIV isn’t over.
Returning guest and ACT UP icon, Peter Staley, joins us from #CROI2026 to reflect on how far we’ve come and why this moment matters more than ever. Continue reading PETER STALEY – The fight against HIV isn’t over…
People don’t fall out of HIV care. The system doesn’t always meet them where they are.
Dr. Marcus Tellez on access, stigma, and why listening matters, especially during tough times like these. Continue reading THE REASON PEPOPLE FALL OUT OF CARE
Meet RiVERSE – a bold, unapologetic group of queer, BIPOC, and plus-size artists using their platform to fight stigma and inspire change.
This isn’t just music… it’s a movement. Continue reading RiVERSE: Music with purpose
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
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?!
