Chicago, IL (May 30, 2025) – In conjunction with the globally-recognized Pride Month celebration, NBCUniversal Local Chicago has announced its two-time GLAAD Media Award-nominated LGBTQIA+ discussion series, It’s OK to Ask Questions, will be premiering brand-new episodes of the acclaimed program beginning Sunday, June 1 on Peacock.
Hosted by Emmy Award winner/Executive Producer Matt Rodrigues, Season 3 of It’s OK to Ask Questions showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the LGBTQIA+ community, delivering candid dialogue where no topic is off limits. The mission of the series is to provide viewers with thoughtful information on numerous topics that may be unfamiliar or misunderstood. In its first two seasons, It’s OK to Ask Questions earned GLAAD Media Award nominations in the “Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form” category.
For the upcoming third season, It’s OK to Ask Questions will take the discussions even further featuring exclusive interviews with comedy legend Tig Notaro, Indigenous, Two-Spirit activist/social media star Kairyn Potts, trans influencer couple Shaye & Amanda Scott, along with an incredible story of love and strength featuring Andrea Gibson & Megan Falley.
OFFICIAL TRAILER: “It’s Ok To Ask Questions” – Season 3
“From earning back-to-back GLAAD Media Award nominations, to once again presenting to a national audience on Peacock, our ‘It’s OK to Ask Questions’ series continues to focus on the important, and often misunderstood, discussions that need to take place in today’s world,” said Kevin Cross, President/General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “I couldn’t be prouder of Matt Rodrigues, Matt Knutson and our entire team for their on-going efforts to enable the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community to be heard.”
“I am so pleased and honored to release Season Three of It’s OK to Ask Questionsinto the world,” added Rodrigues. “The honesty and openness of all our guests over the past three years have helped me – and our viewers – grow in ways I never imagined. I will always strive to ask the kinds of questions that break down walls and build a deeper understanding of these important discussions.”
Please note the following episode details for Season 3 of It’s OK to Ask Questions, premiering on Peacock beginning Sunday, June 1:
EPISODE 1: ANDREA GIBSON & MEGAN FALLEY
In one of its most emotional, yet inspirational episodes to date, It’s OK to Ask Questions host Matt Rodrigues interviews non-binary spoken word poet Andrea Gibson and their wife, writer Megan Falley, who open up on how Andrea’s terminal cancer diagnosis has transformed their love and life. The couple speaks candidly about how facing mortality has deepened their connection, stripped away the unnecessary, and brought in a new clarity on what truly matters in life. With tenderness and honesty, Andrea and Megan share their incredible journey rooted in strength, kindness, and love.
EPISODE 2: SHAYE & AMANDA SCOTT
Matt sits down with trans influencer Shaye Scott and her wife, Amanda, to share their extraordinary story of love, identity, and resilience. The couple opens up about navigating Shaye’s gender transition, Amanda’s sexual discovery, and their decision to leave the Mormon Church—a choice that cost them community, but ultimately led to greater freedom. Through vulnerability and strength, they reveal how their bond not only survived, but deepened.
EPISODE 3: TIG NOTARO
Legendary comedian, actor, and writer Tig Notaro joins Matt to discuss her unexpected path to love, her non-traditional family, and her undeniable success. Known for her sharp wit and groundbreaking career, Tig shares how growing up in the Deep South with a supportive family defied the typical queer narrative. She reflects on never believing she would get married, yet now shares a joyful life with her wife Melissa and their two young sons—who, she says, have transformed her in the best way.
EPISODE 4: KAIRYN POTTS
Matt and the It’s Ok team travel to Opaskwayak, Manitoba to meet Canadian Two-Spirit activist and social media star, Kairyn Potts. In this eye-opening conversation about identity, healing, and heritage, viewers will be taken to a powerful, Two-Spirit gathering where Kai explains the deep cultural roots of the Two-Spirit identity in Indigenous traditions. Kairyn also opens up about his difficult family past and how he’s become a beacon of stability for Indigenous youth through his visibility, pride, and reconnection with his ancestral roots.
Season 3 of It’s OK to Ask Questions was executive produced by NBCU Local Chicago’s Vice President of Multi-Platform Content Matt Knutson and Senior Producer of Multi-Platform Content Matt Buckman. NBCU Local Chicago Multi-Platform Producer Hannah Lindvall and NBC 5 Chicago Senior Manager, Integrated Sales & Marketing Erin MacCourtney served as producers.
PROGRAMMING NOTES:
- In addition to its Season 3 delivery of It’s OK to Ask Questions on June 1, Peacock will also present every episode from Seasons 1 & 2 of the hit discussion series featuring candid interviews with additional LGBTQIA+ trailblazers including Hollywood legend Rosie O’Donnell, music/pop culture icon Jojo Siwa, pro wrestling superstar Gabbi Tuft, transmasc artist/activist Chella Man, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Shea Couleé, Grey’s Anatomy actor E.R. Fightmaster, Grammy-nominated songwriter Justin Tranter and intersex activist/author Pidgeon Pagonis among others.
- On Saturday June 7 & Sunday, June 8, viewers can watch Season 3 marathons of It’s OK to Ask Questions on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel from 5:30-10:00 PM CT. The NBC 5 Chicago News streaming channel is also available for viewing on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now.
About NBCUniversal Local Chicago
NBCUniversal Local Chicago, a division of NBCUniversal, is the home of NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV) and Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV). Together, the duopoly serves diverse English- and Spanish-speaking audiences in the third largest U.S. television market. The NBC and Telemundo owned stations deliver the latest local news, consumer and investigative reports across multiple linear, streaming and digital platforms, along Chicago’s most accurate forecast, extensive local sports coverage, a range of original documentaries and series and entertainment/lifestyle content on “Chicago Today.” All original content is available on-air, digitally via NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com and on the stations’ mobile apps, as well as the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel, which is available for viewing on Peacock, Roku and Samsung TV and numerous steaming platforms, as well as free apps available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
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