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Bert Wylen interviews Joseph Steffan on September 29, 1992 about his book Honor Bound: A Gay American Fights For His Right to Serve His Country. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen interviews Dr. Evelyn Hooker at her home in Santa Monica, California. Hooker reflects on the personal and political motivations that led her to study male homosexuality and discusses the methodology and findings of her landmark psychological research. Hooker considers the lasting impacts of her work on the field and offers her perspective on the contemporary state of the gay rights movement. Hooker shares her thoughts on the Stonewall Rebellion and its later elevation to a mythic status within gay history. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.
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Bert Wylen interviews author Paul Russell on September 28, 1994 about his book, Sea of Tranquility. Russell reads an excerpt of the book.
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Bert Wylen interviews Edmund White on October 22, 1994 about his book The Burning Library. Wylen and White discuss his essays “The Gay Philosopher,” “The Political Vocabulary of Homosexuality,” and “The Personal Is Political: Queer Fiction and Criticism.” Wylen and White discuss Christopher Isherwood, White’s experience at Stonewall the night of the rebellion, the nature of gay friendship, and the compatibility of feminist thought with gay politics. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen discusses his identification with and the anniversary of the creation of his drag persona, Vivian Louise.
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Bert Wylen interviews Darrell Yates Rist on March 6, 1993 about his book Heartlands: A Gay Man’s Odyssey Across America.
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Bert Wylen interviews Kevin von Arter and Sabin LeBrun of the musical group, K von A on June 29, 1993. Von Arter and Lebrun perform “Are You Positive,” “It Seems So Easy,” and “I Gotta Talk About It.” Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen reports on the Log Cabin Federation on February 11, 1995. The report features interviews with Dr. Evelyn H. Koch, Abner Mason, and Rich Tofel.
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Bert Wylen interviews Scott Heim about his debut novel, Mysterious Skin. Wylen and Heim discuss the plot, central themes, and controversies which surround the novel. Heim reflects on the research which he conducted for the novel and the findings which he made and later incorporated into the plot. Heim and Wylen discuss the autobiographical influences and central source of inspiration for the novel. Heim and Wylen discuss his current projects. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen interviews author Larry Duplechan on October 10, 1993 about his novel Captain Swing: A Love Story. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen presents Unfriendly Fire: Lesbians and Gays in the Military, broadcast on May 24, 1991. Wylen introduces the special program, discussing the history of United States policy regarding homosexuality in the military. Allan Bérubé discusses his studies and provides insights into military life for homosexuals during World War II. Wylen reflects on the paradoxical nature of the military’s relationship to homosexuality and the challenges of codifying existing practices institutionally. Bruce Mulraney discusses the experiences which led him to earn a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam. Donna Jackson discusses her dismissal from the military on the basis of her sexuality after serving for seven years. Kate Dyer reflects on the particular difficulties facing the gay and lesbian partners of deployed troops. Miriam Ben-Shalom discusses the personal appeal of military service and the broader importance of ensuring equal opportunities for lesbians and gays. James Holobough reflects on his acceptance of an ROTC scholarship to attend college and the lawsuit later filed against him by the organization after his dismissal on the basis of his sexuality. Joseph Steffan discusses his expulsion from the US Naval Academy on the basis of his sexuality only weeks before his graduation. Kate Dyer discusses a Pentagon-commissioned study demonstrating that the core premise of the military’s ban on homosexuality is false. Dr. Paul Camacho discusses the various methods for repealing military policy on homosexuality. Perry Watkins discusses his attempt to sue the United States Army for his dishonorable discharge after serving in the military for 15 years. Wylen reflects upon the precedent set by Harry Truman who signed an executive order commanding the racial integration of the US military. Bruce Mulraney discusses this history further. Nell “Johnnie” Phelps reflects her experiences as a lesbian in the military and her lack of faith in the possibility for substantive change. Wylen discusses ongoing push back against the military’s policy, including threats by colleges and universities to ban ROTC programs. “Something Inside So Strong” by The Flirtations plays
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Bert Wylen presents Unfriendly Fire: Lesbians and Gays in the Military, broadcast on May 24, 1991. Wylen introduces the special program, discussing the history of United States policy regarding homosexuality in the military. Allan Bérubé discusses his studies and provides insights into military life for homosexuals during World War II. Wylen reflects on the paradoxical nature of the military’s relationship to homosexuality and the challenges of codifying existing practices institutionally. Bruce Mulraney discusses the experiences which led him to earn a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam. Donna Jackson discusses her dismissal from the military on the basis of her sexuality after serving for seven years. Kate Dyer reflects on the particular difficulties facing the gay and lesbian partners of deployed troops. Miriam Ben-Shalom discusses the personal appeal of military service and the broader importance of ensuring equal opportunities for lesbians and gays. James Holobough reflects on his acceptance of an ROTC scholarship to attend college and the lawsuit later filed against him by the organization after his dismissal on the basis of his sexuality. Joseph Steffan discusses his expulsion from the US Naval Academy on the basis of his sexuality only weeks before his graduation. Kate Dyer discusses a Pentagon-commissioned study demonstrating that the core premise of the military’s ban on homosexuality is false. Dr. Paul Camacho discusses the various methods for repealing military policy on homosexuality. Perry Watkins discusses his attempt to sue the United States Army for his dishonorable discharge after serving in the military for 15 years. Wylen reflects upon the precedent set by Harry Truman who signed an executive order commanding the racial integration of the US military. Bruce Mulraney discusses this history further. Nell “Johnnie” Phelps reflects her experiences as a lesbian in the military and her lack of faith in the possibility for substantive change. Wylen discusses ongoing push back against the military’s policy, including threats by colleges and universities to ban ROTC programs. “Something Inside So Strong” by The Flirtations plays
