In October 1998 a gay college student in Laramie, Wyoming was brutally beaten by two men he met in a local bar. The men pretended they were gay to lure 21 year old Matthew Sheppard into their truck where he was pistol-whipped and robbed. Matt was discovered barely alive 18 hours later tied to a fence in the middle of a rural area. He never regained conscious ... Show More
Nov 2021
‘The second Stonewall’: Matthew Shepard’s lasting legacy
This Thanksgiving week, just a few days shy of what would have been Matthew Shepard’s 45th birthday, Katie considers his lasting legacy. In 1998, Matthew, a college freshman at the University of Wyoming, was the victim of a brutal hate crime. His death quickly became a national s ... Show More
25m 10s
Jun 2020
The Tragic Murder of Matthew Shepard Part 1
<p>If you grew up in the 90s, Matthew Shepard's face is something that has probably stayed with you since his murder on October 6, 1998.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Matthew was lured from a bar in Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Their intent was to pose as ... Show More
47m 58s
Jun 2024
#18 Harvey Milk und die Regenbogenflagge
Es ist kurz vor Mitternacht, als Harvey Milk die U-Bahn-Treppe hinunterhüpft. Schwungvoll biegt er um eine Ecke – und rennt in die Arme eines fremden Mannes. „Hi, mein Name ist Harvey Milk. Ich werde heute 40 und ich würde gerne meinen Geburtstag mit dir verbringen”, stellt er si ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2023
Simeon Solomon and Sascha Schneider - Live from Podfest Berlin
<p><a href='http://www.patreon.com/badgayspod'>Subscribe to EXTRA BAD GAYS, our monthly conversation on politics and culture, here or by clicking "Subscribe" on Apple Podcasts.</a></p>
<p>Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! As usual, we're making our contribution to family holiday e ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2023
Section 28: The Anti-Gay Law That Sparked A Movement
<p>The 1980s have a lot to answer for - spandex, for one.</p><br><p>It also saw the first new anti-gay law in Britain for over a century.</p><br><p>Against the backdrop of the HIV epidemic, and increasing homophobia across the media and politics, the law Section 28 was passed in ... Show More
38m 44s