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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on October 24, 1993. Delena Bennett presents national news updates including ongoing debates within the Lutheran Church regarding gay marriage and sexuality, conflicts over the membership of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) in the United Nations after their ties to the North American Man Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) were revealed, national protests in support of funding for breast cancer research, American University’s upcoming vote regarding the inclusion of same-sex partners in their benefits packages currently available to spouses, recent reports by the Associated Press about homophobia in Jamaica, the appointment of an openly gay director to lead the Libertarian Party in Washington, DC, and Roseanne Barr (nay Arnold) publishes an advice column instructing a teenage girl that it is okay to be a lesbian. Wylen interviews Jim Woods, a professor at CUNY Staten Island, about his book The Corporate Closet: The Professional Lives of Gay Men in America. “Jonny and Betty” by Meryn Cadell and “Constant Craving” by k.d. lang plays. Wylen interviews Tony Green, a Philadelphia-based journalist and politician. Wylen and Green discuss his work with the Human Rights Campaign Fund, the practice of outing, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” “It Ain’t Easy” by David Bowie plays. Wylen interviews gay actor and comedian Jason Stewart about his experiences being out in a career setting. “On Children” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Berty Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on October 31, 1993. Delena Bennett presents national news updates including Pentagon approval of a Supreme Court ruling which clears the way for the implementation of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” advancements in AIDS research, the final weeks of Colorado’s Amendment 2 trial, AIDS Czar Kristine Gebbie is panned by the Clinton Administration amid attempts to improve AIDS safety education, a women's health research project, the Women’s Health Initiative, announces the inclusion of lesbians, statements made by Senate members admitting homophobic and discriminatory hiring practices receive backlash, and the Los Angeles Police Department embarks on a campaign to recruit lesbian and gay police officers, meanwhile the organization’s Vice department increases efforts to shut down gay male porn distributors through obscenity charges. “Halloween Parade” by Lou Reed plays. Wylen interviews author Felice Picano about his book, The New Joy of Gay Sex. Picano reflects on the difficulty of marketing his book and the frustration he felt with journalists who failed to write reviews of the work. “Hi-De-Ho” by Blood, Sweat, & Tears plays. Bennett presents local news and announcements. “Lady Stardust” by David Bowie plays. A speech given by Andrew Tobias, a columnist for Times, to the National Conference for Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association plays. “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys” by Traffic plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on an unknown date (November 7, 1993?). Delena Bennett presents national news updates including ongoing conflict regarding the ILGA’s relationship to NAMBLA, three different cities see successful ballot measures which repeal or deny employment and non-discrimination protections for gays and lesbians, ongoing legal battles regarding the implementation of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” official Parliamenterary inquiry begins into an AIDS scandal at a blood bank in Germany, and New York City officially becomes the largest municipality in the United States to offer health benefits to domestic partners of city employees. “Femme in a Black Leather Jacket” by Pansy Division plays. Wylen interviews Jon Ginoli, David Ward, and Chris Freeman of the musical group, Pansy Division, about their album Undressed. “Boyfriend Wanted” by Pansy Division plays. Wylen and Pansy Division discuss the anti-assimilationist stance of the group. “Luck of the Draw” by Pansy Division plays. Bennett presents local news and announcements. “Little World Spinning Blue” by Cris Williamson and Tret Fure plays. Naming Names, produced by GLAAD, reports on the response given by media companies to the homophobic music published through their production labels. Cheryl Berkovich of This Way Out reports on gay rights in New South Wales Berkovich interviews activist Carol Ruthchild. “In the Best Interest of Children” by Cris Williamson and Tret Fure plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on an unknown date (November 14, 1993?). Delena Bennett presents national news updates including sexual abuse charges brought against Cardinal Joseph Bernadin of Chicago, IL, the withdrawing of official charges against Dr. Robert Gallo, growing opposition within gay and lesbian communities to the likely nomination of John Peyton for Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights, organized boycotts of Apple products due to the company’s inclusive employee benefit policies regarding domestic partners, Cincinnati's preparation for public backlash and economic boycott due to the repealing of the non-discrimination ordinance, and increasing conflict in Missouri regarding the repeal and ban of similar ordinances. “Atlantis Agenda” by Tommy Sealy plays. Wylen interviews writer and critic Bruce Bawer about his 1993 book, A Place at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society. Wylen and Bawer reflect on the myth of a unified gay lifestyle, the possibilities that gay culture offers individual gay people, and Bawer’s belief in the central importance of assimilation. Wylen and Bawer discuss an article written by Rosamund Kayes for The Welcome Mat. “Share the Land” by The Guess Who plays. Bennett presents local news and announcements. “Standy By Your Man” by Lyle Lovett plays. Greg Gordon of This Way Out reports on 1993 elections, referendums, and ordinances. “Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream” by the Flirtations plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on an unknown date (November 14, 1993?). Delena Bennett presents national news updates including sexual abuse charges brought against Cardinal Joseph Bernadin of Chicago, IL, the withdrawing of official charges against Dr. Robert Gallo, growing opposition within gay and lesbian communities to the likely nomination of John Peyton for Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights, organized boycotts of Apple products due to the company’s inclusive employee benefit policies regarding domestic partners, Cincinnati's preparation for public backlash and economic boycott due to the repealing of the non-discrimination ordinance, and increasing conflict in Missouri regarding the repeal and ban of similar ordinances. “Atlantis Agenda” by Tommy Sealy plays. Wylen interviews writer and critic Bruce Bawer about his 1993 book, A Place at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society. Wylen and Bawer reflect on the myth of a unified gay lifestyle, the possibilities that gay culture offers individual gay people, and Bawer’s belief in the central importance of assimilation. Wylen and Bawer discuss an article written by Rosamund Kayes for The Welcome Mat. “Share the Land” by The Guess Who plays. Bennett presents local news and announcements. “Standy By Your Man” by Lyle Lovett plays. Greg Gordon of This Way Out reports on 1993 elections, referendums, and ordinances. “Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream” by the Flirtations plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.