William Way LGBT Community Center Digital Collections

Buell, Dave; Picano, Felice; WXPN; Wylen, Bert

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.

1995-09-17

01:00:46

digital audio tape

local: Ms. Coll. 8; https://digital.wilcoxarchives.org/islandora/object/islandora:1554

Gaydreams audio recordings

English

Philadelphia, PA

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