Larry Kramer always made sure you heard him, loud and clear. He was a playwright and a novelist, but he was perhaps best known for his work as an AIDS activist. In the 1980s and 1990s, Kramer sought to alert the world to a plague that was killing millions of people. He woke up the world -- through provocative demonstrations, fiery essays, and righteous anger. Kramer died in May. 

Guest: Mark Harris, a journalist and writer at New York Magazine.

For a closer look at the history of ACT UP, check out United in Anger: A History of ACT UP.

We’re re-running some of our favorite episodes from the past year. This episode originally aired in June, 2020. 

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