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Bert Wylen interviews Matt Marco and Steve Mathis in Washington, DC on February 9, 1994. Wylen, Marco, and Mathis discuss the launch of their publication, Young Outspoken Ubiquitous Thinking Homos (YOUTH) Magazine. Wylen, Marco, and Mathis discuss their experiences coming out, their reasons for beginning the magazine, and their plans for its future; Bert Wylen interviews Matt Marco on February 9, 1994 about the Stonewall Rebellion. Wylen and Marco discuss the historic and continued significance of the event; Bert Wylen interviews the Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF) Executive Director, Tim McFeeley on February 10, 1994 in Washington, DC Wylen asks McFeeley to discuss his beliefs about the historic and continued significance of the Stonewall Rebellion. Wylen introduces Gaydreams. Wylen and McFeeley discuss “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” general discontent with the Clinton administration in response to gay issues including AIDS, and critiques of HRCF’s organizing practices and priorities; An excerpt from the radio show Amazon Country, hosted by Elena Bouvier.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on February 13, 1994. Wylen thanks listeners for their contributions to his on-air fundraiser, hosted during the previous episode. Wylen discusses his success in being awarded the Golden Reel from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters for his Gaydreams broadcast on October 9, 1993, discussing “the closet” with interviewees. Wylen presents national news updates including the failure of anti-gay campaigns to organize support in Maine, while similar efforts prove successful in Nevada, ongoing delays in the implementation of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” military policy, an employment suit filed against Gay Men’s Health Crisis of New York City for AIDS-based discrimination, the banning of National Man Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) and similar organizations from any participation in the festivities concerning the 25th Anniverary of the Stonewall Riots, the same committee’s refusal to change the name of the event to include drag queens, bisexual, and transgender people, radical calls to action made by gay rights advocate, Michael Peterelis, and an upcoming media awards show hosted by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tommy James and the Shondells plays. Wylen interviews Larry Gross about his book Contested Closets: The Politics and Ethics of Outing. “Called Out of Hiding” by Tom McCormack plays. Wylen presents local news and announcements. “Calling Captain Autumn” by Haircut 100 plays. Wylen continues his interview with Larry Gross. “A Murder of One” by Counting Crows plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Larry Gross and Julie Adams and the Mountain Stage Band present American Public Radio’s Mountain Stage, broadcast on November 8, 1992 featuring live performances by Samba Ngo, John Wesley Harding, John Mooney, and Mare Winningham.
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Bert Wylen and Julie Drizin introduce the National Lesbian and Gay Radio Town Meeting, featuring discussion of radical right wing activism, broadcast on June 14, 1992. Barbara Bernstein reports from Portland, OR on national campaigns to rescind protections afforded gays and lesbians on the basis of their sexuality, spearheaded by radical right wing group, featuring interviews with Donna Redwing (GLAAD) and Suzanne Pharr (The Women’s Project). Wylen and Drizin lead a panel discussion featuring Mandy Carter (Human Rights Campaign Fund), Peter LaBarbera (Lambda Report on Homosexuality), Abner Mason (Log Cabin Federation), Barney Frank (Democrat Congressman), and Heather MacDonald (documentary filmmaker), including call-in questions. Dave Buell reports from Kansas City on the success of gay and lesbian organizing against a proposed antigay initiative inspired by Colorado’s Amendment 2, featuring interviews with various organizers. Wylen and Drizin lead a panel discussion featuring Maggie Heineman (PFLAG, Fight the Right), Andrew Park (civil rights attorney, Fight the Right), Susan Minasian (Tabernacle United Church, Fight the Right), Robert Bray (National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Fight the Right), and Gregory Herrick (research psychologist), including call-in questions.
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A recording of music by Melinda di Maio. (1) Grandma Jones (2) A Way With the Ladies (3) Love Me, Lisa (4) Lez Be Friends (5) Betty Baby (6) Dyke Drama (7) Sweet Maria (8) Sister Agnes (9) Remember Stonewall
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on July 25, 1993. Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñez of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates including human rights advocacy to repeal the existing sodomy laws in Romania, an executive order signed by the governor of Maryland affording protection from discrimination based on sexuality in employment positions offered by the state, and the defeat of similar measures in the State House of Rhode Island and the State Senate of New York. James Jordan of This Way Out reports on the NAACP’s continuing support of gay and lesbian rights and the resulting protests against the organization. National news continues as Brian Nuñez reports on a postal worker who refused to deliver lesbian magazines to residents. “Galileo” by the Indigo Girls plays. Wylen reports on Bill Clinton’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “Tell Me Why” by The Beatles plays. Wylen interviews Gregory King, the communications director of the Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF), about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and HRCF’s support for Clinton during his presidential campaign. “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke plays. Jamie Mason presents local news and announcements. “Sweet and Low” by Debbie Harry plays. Wylen interviews Fenton Johnson about his book Scissors, Paper, Rock. “The Last Song” by Elton John and “Miss Otis Regrets” by Bette Midler play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen interviews Herb King about his life history. Wylen and King discuss his service in the United States military during World War II and later gay and lesbian activism. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams; Bert Wylen interviews Scotty Boykins about his experience being investigated and subsequently discharged for homosexual misconduct while serving the Navy on USS Blue Ridge. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams; A field recording featuring speeches by Ed Rendell, Tonya Domi, other Philadelphia city officials at the Tour of Duty Press Conference hosted by the Campaign for Military Service. Tour of Duty Press Conference speakers include Kyle Harny, Herb King, Scotty Boykins, and Allen Stevens. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on June 6, 1993. Wylen discusses Janis Ian’s public acknowledgment of her lesbianism. “Seventeen” by Janis Ian plays. Wylen interviews musician Margie Adams about women’s music, her career, and lesbian feminism. “How Many?” by Margie Adams plays. Duane Binkley interviews the Philadelphia-based musician, Doria. Doria plays a cover of the “Blood and Fire” by Indigo Girls. Binkley and Doria discuss her original compositions. “Dragonfly” by Doria plays. Binkley and Doria continue to discuss her songwriting influences. Doria covers “Romeo and Juliet” by the Indigo Girls. Binkley and Doria discuss Doria’s future plans for her career. Wylen makes announcements about the Pride Parade route and other Pride festivities happening later in the month. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on July 11, 1993. “Amsterdam” by Joan Baez plays. Wylen interviews Janis Ian about her career and musical influences. Wylen and Ian reflect on the power of language and discuss the importance of coming out. Ian reflects on an article in the Village Voice that outed her and discusses the impact of Urvashi Vaid on her decision to come out. “This Train Still Runs” by Janis Ian plays. Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñez of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. Wylen interviews Kevin von Arter and Sabin LeBrun of the musical group, K von A. von Arter and Lebrun perform “Are You Positive,” “It Seems So Easy,” and “I Gotta Talk About It.” Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen interviews Michelangelo Signorile on June 4, 1993 about the release of his book, Queer in America: Sex, the Media, and the Closets of Power.
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Bert Wylen reports on Operation Rescue for Pacifica News, broadcast on July 9, 1993. Wylen interviews Joan Coombs (Planned Parenthood) and Linda Wharton (Women’s Law Project), about increasing tension between patient escorts and counter demonstrators organized through Operation Rescue; Bert Wylen interviews Sally and Steven Wolf about their experiences parenting their gay son, Chris Schwamm, and his upcoming commitment ceremony with his partner, Steve Piquardio; Bert Wylen interviews Alfred and Lucille Piquardio about their experiences parenting their gay son, Steve, and his upcoming commitment ceremony with his partner, Chris Schwamm; Bert Wylen interviews Rabbi Mayer Selekman about his officiation of Chris Schwamm and Mike Piquardio’s partnership at their commitment ceremony; Field recording of a meeting with unidentified speakers discussing potential benefits for businesses supporting an unidentified gay rights cause; Excerpt of Bert Wylen interviews unidentified speakers about the potential benefits of domestic partnership legislation; Field recording of Rabbi Mayer Selekman marrying Chris Schwamm and Steve Piquardio at their commitment ceremony; Bert Wylen interviews Chris Schwamm and Steve Piquardio about their relationship.
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Bert Wylen interviews Barbara Gittings on March 28, 1994, about her activism in the gay rights movement. Gittings reflects on coming out in the late 1950s, founding the New York chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, leading the gay group within the American Library Association, and editing The Ladder. Gittings discusses key moments in her activism, including the 1958 Supreme Court ruling that secured the right to distribute gay publications through the postal service, her contributions to the efforts to remove homosexuality from the APA’s list of mental illnesses, and participation in the first gay kissing booth at an annual ALA conference. Gittings discusses the risks of early picketing and the evolution of the gay rights movement over two decades; Bert Wylen interviews Mandy Carter of the Human Rights Campaign about her activism and philosophies regarding coalition-building. Carter discusses her support for Harvey Gantt’s 1990 campaign against Jesse Helms, her work with the Black Lesbian Leadership Forum, and her early activism in the War Resisters League. Carter addresses racism within the gay community. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on December 25, 1994. “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Whitney Houston, and “Deck the Halls” by Jingle Cats. Wylen makes a few comments. “Dorothy in the Magical Kingdom of Claus” by Bob Rivers and Twisted Radio, “When My Heart Finds Christmas" by Harry Connick, Jr., and “Did Jesus Have A Baby Sister?” by Casselberry-Dupreé play. Wylen makes a few comments. “All That You Have Is Your Soul” by Tracy Chapman and “Love Is Love” by Tom McCormack plays. Wylen makes a few comments. “Love Is Our Cross to Bear” by John Gorka and “Silent Night” by Stevie Nicks plays. Wylen makes a few comments. “Burn Down the Mission” by Elton John and “Crazy World” by Michael Callen play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 1, 1995. Wylen presents national and international news updates. “Bricks and Bottles” from Tom Wilson Weinberg’s musical Ten Percent Revue and “When We Were Friends” by Ted Fox play. Wylen reflects on the development of his drag persona, Vivian Louise. “Wildflower” by Skylark and “Pray For Rain” by Tom McCormack play. Wylen presents local news updates and announcements. “Love’s the Survivor” by Jeff Krasner, “Let There Be Peace” by Casselberry-Dupreé, “A Mystery to Me” by Andrea Katz, “Boyfriend Wanted” by Pansy Division, “Constant Thing (I Was Raised A Straight Boy)” by Jesse Hultberg, and “Everything Possible” by The Flirtations play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
