Micheal Alig: nicknamed ‘The Candyman,’ Michael was a nightlife promoter, drug addict, and inaugural member of the Club Kids — a group of queer superstars, containing the likes of James St. James, Amanda Lepore, and RuPaul Charles. Join us this week as Casey and Lauren unpack an unfortunate chapter in the storied history of American queer culture, discuss 80's nightlife, the AIDS epidemic, and the stain Micheal's legacy left on downtown New York City.
Content Warning: Mentions of violence, gore, heavy drug usage.
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