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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.