Queer Serial: American LGBTQ+ History

"GAY PANIC! 1955" E5: “Police Budget,” or, “Calm Minds are in Control”


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City Councilman Buck Jones blames the police. Suspected homosexuals and a murderer take the stand. A rogue officer takes matters into his own hands. 👀

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Listen to the first 4 seasons of Queer Serial free wherever you’re listening to this episode right now! Hear the story of American queer liberation from its roots in the 1920s all the way through to Stonewall and beyond. Explore the Episode Guide at queerserial.com/episodes

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Listen to Morris Foote's interview about the Boise sex panic with historian Eric Marcus on Making Gay History.

Follow me on Instagram @queerserial for images from the true history, subscribe to periodic email updates here, and find more info & resources for the podcast at queerserial.com. Music comes from Blue Dot Sessions. “Radio clips” in this episode feature the charming braniacs at Pod Save America, Catholic priest what’s his butt, hate-mongers filling air time on Fox News (which of course includes Tucker Carlson), Jonathan Capehart reporting on anti-queer violence on MSNBC, Trixie Mattel talking on her YouTube channel about anti-trans violence, and the iconic viral “Satan & Pride” Target video

This show is entirely supported by subscribers on Patreon and by bonus episode subscribers on Apple Podcasts & Spotify for $2.99 a month. “Queer Serial” is written, hosted, edited, produced, etc. by Devlyn Camp. Thanks for listening!

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