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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on May 14, 1995. Wylen presents current news updates on a federal appeals court’s denial of special protections from discrimination based on sexuality, the CBS News analyst Ben Wright denying accusations of homophobic comments about the LPGA, the World Health Organization identifying AIDS and smoking as the world’s leading health epidemics, the British military upholding its ban on homosexuality, Gunter Grau emphasizing the importance of recognizing the systematic murder of gay and lesbian people during the Holocaust, and activists calling for a boycott of Wendy’s. “Dolores” by Freedy Johnson plays. Wylen interviews Julie Welker about her campaign for public office in Philadelphia, her support for gay and lesbian issues, and her stance on domestic partnerships. Welker discusses the political climate in Philadelphia, the need for unity across differences, and her commitment to HIV/AIDS care and research. Wylen presents local news, including updates on the construction of Calcutta House, an assisted-living facility for people with AIDS, a Pittsburgh maintenance worker suing his employer for disclosing his medical information and pressuring him to take an HIV test, a CDC campaign to curb HIV spread in Allentown, and a Black LGBT organization endorsing city council president, John Street, for reelection. “Turn Your Radio On” by Ray Stevens plays. Greg Gordon of This Way Out reports on the first national gay radio town meeting. “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” by Judy Garland plays. Wylen interviews Charles Busch about You Should Be So Lucky at the Wilma Theatre, his passion for drag performance, and its liberatory impact on gay men. Busch discusses the themes and influences of his work. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.