Being Queer in Red America (with Samantha Allen)

David chats with writer Samantha Allen about her new book, Real Queer America. Allen drove to red states and conservative regions from Provo, Utah to the Bible Belt in order to explore queer culture. She discusses how LGTBQ people have survived and thrived in places around the country where you might least expect it.

Shownotes

(2:56) Samantha Allen interview

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