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Ceisler, Larry; Freidman, Cindy; Josephs, Babette; Saccomano, Mark; WXPN; Wylen, Bert

Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 26, 1992. An excerpt of “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen introduces the special episode featuring candidates for State Representative of Pennsylvania’s 182nd District: Babette Josephs and Larry Ceisler. “Be Careful How You Vote” by Sunnyland Slim plays. Wylen interviews Larry Ceisler about his campaign to unseat Josephs. Ceisler argues that Josephs has failed to represent the diverse interests of Center City and criticizes her inability to pass a promised Hate Crimes Bill. Wylen challenges Ceisler on his lack of previous advocacy for the gay community and presses him on how he would address homophobia among legislators. “I Wanna Grow Up To Be a Politician” by The Byrds plays. Cindy Friedman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Political Science” by Randy Newman plays. Wylen interviews Babette Josephs about her record and campaign for reelection. Josephs discusses her authorship of the Hate Crimes Bill and her belief that LGBTQ rights benefit all constituents and affect all districts. Josephs addresses Ceisler’s criticisms and defends her coalition-building efforts. “Be Political Not Polite” by Romanovsky & Phillips and “We Can Be Together” by Jefferson Airplane play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.

1992-04-26

01:02:37

10.5" reel tape

local: Ms. Coll. 8; https://digital.wilcoxarchives.org/islandora/object/islandora:1774

Gaydreams audio recordings

English

Philadelphia, PA

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