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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 17, 1994. Wylen presents current news updates on the controversies involving the participation and proper representation of lesbians in the UN World Conference on Women hosted in Beijing, new HIV/AIDS research showing DDI and DDC outperform AZT, meetings coordinated by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force with the Department of Justice on civil rights legislation, and Dr. James Curran’s resignation from the CDC. “The Radio Song” by R.E.M plays. Wylen interviews author Felice Picano about his 1995 book, Like People in History, its autobiographical elements, critical reception, Picano’s role in founding the Violet Quill, and Picano’s thoughts on the future of gay literature and culture.“Everyday I Write the Book” by Elvis Costello plays. Wylen announces Bruce Flannery’s appointment as director of the Pennsylvania Coalition of AIDS Service Organizations and shares local events and support resources. “The Last Pioneers” by Casselberry-Dupreé plays. “When I Needed You” by Erasure plays. This Way Out presents Dave Buell on coming out to his lifelong best friend, Randy. “When Ye Go Away” by The Waterboys and “Alright” by Jimmy Somerville plays. Wylen signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 24, 1995. Wylen shares national news updates, including the American Red Cross’s decision to scale back instructional content in its AIDS education program, doubts about the effectiveness of Hawaii’s Same-Sex Marriage Commission to effect legislative change, Seattle bishops’ silence on the city’s gay rights initiatives despite past anti-gay rhetoric, Microsoft’s public support for human rights following criticism over its refusal to join an economic boycott of Cobb County, Georgia, and Romania’s steps toward repealing anti-gay laws. “One of the Enemy” by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. Wylen interviews public school teacher Kathy Fleming, co-chair of the Philadelphia chapter of the Gay and Lesbian Student and Teachers Network (GLSTN). Wylen and Fleming discuss GLSTN’s mission, the persistence of homophobia in schools, and the significance of incorporating gay history into education. “Language of Violence (Mix)” by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and “My Old School” by Steely Dan play. Wylen presents local news, including the Philadelphia AIDS Consortium’s opposition to a bill introduced by Councilwoman Joan Specter, controversy surrounding a proposed workshop by the Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Initiative for the Latinos in Pennsylvania Conference, and announcements for upcoming events and workshops. “Desperado” by The Eagles plays. Michael McGonagle reviews Lie Down With Dogs, directed by Wally White. “Fall in Philadelphia” by Hall and Oates and “On Children” by The Flirtations play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on November 5, 1995. Wylen presents national news updates inculuding openly gay U.S. Representative Gary Studds’ decision not to seek reelection, a British Appeals Court ruling upholding a military ban on homosexuality, the success of a needle exchange pilot program in Boston and Cambridge, a case concerning potential HIV transmission through biting, Sharon Bottoms’ renewed custody battle, and Oregon State Representative Chuck Carpenter’s endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Gordon Smith. “Lover, Brother, Friend” by Gregory Gray plays. Wylen interviews Meryl Cohn, author of the Ms. Behavior advice column in Boston’s Bay Windows newspaper. Wylen and Cohn discuss Cohn’s writing, the kinds of questions she receives, the advice she offers, and the recent release of her book Do What I Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette. “Tango Indigesto” by Romanovsky and Phillips plays. Wylen provides local news updates, including Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell’s commitment to extending health benefits to same-sex partners of city employees, the murder investigation of local gay resident John Eastwood, the acquittal of Wharton School professor Lawrence Scott Ward on charges of soliciting a minor, and Representative Babette Josephs’ opposition to a ballot measure allowing minors to testify via recording. “This Charming Man” by The Smiths plays. Advocate Patricia Nell Warren shares a personal commentary in response to the Concerned Women for America’s condemnation of the National Education Association’s support for National Gay and Lesbian History Month. “People Got to Be Free” by The Rascals and “Everything Possible” by The Flirtations play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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A recording of the song "Love's the Survivor" by Jeff Krassner
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Field recordings from a vigil in memory of the Holocaust hosted at the Holocaust Museum preceding the Gay and Lesbian March on Washington in Washington, DC Features musical performances, poetry, and speeches by Paulette Goodman, Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Barry Greg, Klaus Mueller, and Starhawk; Bert Wylen interviews Marvin Liebman, Kate Gray, Michelangelo Signorelli, Nigel Ashford, Abner Mason, Brian Perry, James Vaughan, Bill Kiley, Larry Kramer, Margaret Jacobi, Michael Petrelis, Kevin Kirby, Todd Souza, and various unidentified others; Field recording of an acceptance speech offered by John Sweeney on behalf of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) upon receiving an award. Bill Orwell of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Ron Weis of the United Auto Workers (UAW), and Julie Schwartzberg of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 37 offer brief remarks at an event before the Gay and Lesbian March on Washington in Washington, DC; Bert Wylen interviews gay and lesbian union members about labor’s response to issues concerning gay and lesbian rights and their experiences in unions as gay and lesbian people.
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Brian Bland of This Way Out reports from Los Angeles, California on the verdict reached by juries in the federal trials against the police officers who beat Rodney King; Brief comments are offered by an unidentified speaker in praise of the prosecution in the trial of the police officers who beat Rodney King; Additional commentary is provided by the same unidentified speaker; Further commentary is provided by the same unidentified speaker; Concluding commentary is provided by the same unidentified speaker; Brief comments are offered by a different unidentified speaker on the trials against the police officers who beat Rodney King; Wendell Goler interviews Bill Clinton in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania about the verdicts in the federal trials against the police officers who beat Rodney King; Wendell Goler interviews Bill Clinton in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania about the filibuster on his 1993 “Jobs Bill” intended to stimulate the economy; Excerpt of a newscast; Upcoming programming is announced. Nora Raum presents current news updates. Susan Stamberg presents Weekend Edition. Stamberg interviews Danny Bakewell about the verdicts in the federal trials against the police officers who beat Rodney King. A brief clip of Car Talk plays over the program's outro; Anne Garrels reports from Chelyabinsk, Russia on a series of national and local government referendums measuring popular confidence in the policies instituted by Boris Yeltsin. Recording cuts off; Fiona Ritchie presents Thistle & Shamrock for National Public Radio (NPR). “Western Highway” by Maura O’Connell, “Lead the Knave/Bunker Hill” by Arty McGlynn & Nollaig Casey, “Lang A Growin’” by Gill Bowman, “Snechd Heisger (The Snows of Heisgeir)/Sleepy Maggie” by Alison Kinnaird and Christine Primrose, “My Heart It Belongs To She” by Andy M. Stewart and Manus Lunny, “Dacw ‘Nghariad” by Bob Delyn A’r Ebillion, “Chi Mi Na Morbheanna” by Mouth Music & Talitha MacKenzie, “The Blackbird” by Pat Kilbride, “The Man Is Alive” by Luka Bloom, and “Jimmy Lyon’s/The Teelin/The Red Crow/The Broken Bridge” by Altan play. Ritchie signs off; Excerpt of introduction to the radio program Afropop Worldwide.
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A performance of Tenterfield Saddler sung by Maggi Catalano accompanied by Martin Weinberg on piano
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Bert 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.
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MsColl8_DAT_092
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Dave Buell presents The Tenth Voice, broadcast on September 26, 1991 through KKFI, Kansas City. Buell presents a s special “Coming Out Stories” episode, in honor of National Coming Out Day, chronicling the coming out stories of Wayne Ferris, Carly Engle, Linda May, Ben Thomas, and Doug Morgan, and featuring “Behind Blue Eyes” by the Who, “How Did You Find Me Here” by David Wilcox, “I Will Stand Fast” by Fred Small, “The Rock Will Wear Away” by Holly Near , and “We Shall Go Forth!” by Margie Adams. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen presents an abridged Gaydreams, broadcast on November 1, 1992. A sample from “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. “Read My Lips” by A Thousand Points of Night plays. An excerpt from Wylen’s interview with journalist Donna Minkowitz, about her coverage of the Republican National Convention and Log Cabin Republicans. “America” by Bigod 20 plays. An excerpt from Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñes of This Way Out’s NewsWrap, for national news updates, including findings of international studies regarding regional perceptions of gays and lesbians and people with AIDS. A sample of “Political Science” by Randy Newman plays. An excerpt from Wylen’s interview with activist Bob Hattoy, about his political development, relationship with Bill and Hillary Clinton, and his speech at the 1992 Democratic National Convention. Pacifica National News presents Wylen’s report on Lynn Yeakel’s bid for Senate, featuring interviews with G. Terry Madonna and Janet Mason. Wylen signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.
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Bert Wylen presents coverage of the Philadelphia Lesbian & Gay Radio Town Meeting for WXPN, broadcast on July 14, 1992. An excerpt of “On Children” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen reports on high suicide rates among LGBT youth. The report features interviews with Dr. Catherine Balsley, Rita Odessa, and Marge McCann. An excerpt of “On Children” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen interviews gay youth activist Damon Burnett and social worker Rita Urwitz. Wylen, Burnett, and Urwitz respond to listener comments and questions. An excerpt of “When I’m Sixty Four” by The Beatles plays. Jill Wolf, host of Amazon Country, reports on issues affecting gay and lesbian elders featuring interviews with gay and lesbian elders living in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. An excerpt of “When I’m Sixty Four” by The Beatles plays. Wylen interviews Iris Darlington and Dr. Ken George about their research on the emotional issues affecting gay and lesbian elders. Wylen, Darlington, and George respond to listener comments and questions. Keith Brand reports on issues of political apathy in the gay and lesbian community. Brand interviews Babette Josephs, Rita Odessa, and Mark Segal. Wylen discusses gay and lesbian activism with guests Barbara Gittings and Gregory King. Wylen, Gittings, and King respond to caller comments and questions. Wylen signs off.
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A recording of music by Jeff Krassner. (1) The Powers That Be (2) Lovin' You Is A Natural Thing (3) How Long Do I Have to Be Strong (4) Ain't No Guarantee (5) Fire in the Rain (6) Maybe I'm Naive
