World AIDS Day, LGBTQ communities in the Midwest

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A Pride flag is displayed at the entrance of 'The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection' advocacy organization in downtown La Crosse.
A Pride flag is displayed at the entrance of ‘The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection’ advocacy organization in downtown La Crosse. Photo courtesy of The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

While queer communities thrive in many big cities, smaller towns in the Midwest can also support LGBTQ residents in unique ways. We learn more with the author of “Queering the Midwest.” We also get an update on HIV and AIDS treatments from a Wisconsin physician.

Featured in this Show

  • What does LGBTQ community look like outside of the Midwest's big cities?

    A lot of big cities have established LGBTQ communities, but what does that community look like outside the Midwest’s largest urban centers? We talk to the author of the new book “Queering the Midwest” about her time trying to answer that question in a small Midwestern city.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Clare Forstie Guest