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Changing Attitudes Towards Gay People
01:11 - 05:17 (04:06)
The feminist movement in the mid-1970s played a significant role in changing attitudes towards gay people. While the Reagan administration tried to portray mentally ill people as having it too easy, Jimmy Carter paid attention to Jesus' teachings by treating everyone with respect and care.
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The host talks about his uncomfortable experience living with Louis C.K.
01:11 - 01:51 (00:40)
Summary
The host talks about his uncomfortable experience living with Louis C.K. and his lack of cleaning skills, but admits that he is a decent omelet cooker.
ChapterChanging Attitudes Towards Gay People
EpisodePart Two: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Before his presidency, Reagan was known for being a Hollywood playboy and not embraced by the religious right.
01:51 - 03:56 (02:05)
Summary
Before his presidency, Reagan was known for being a Hollywood playboy and not embraced by the religious right. However, they broke for him in the 1980 election and he became an icon among them, although their support might have to do with the fact that the religious right did not really exist until later on.
ChapterChanging Attitudes Towards Gay People
EpisodePart Two: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The feminist movement's decision to ally with the gay rights groups in the mid-1970s began to change the tepid support from conservative Christian circles.
03:56 - 05:17 (01:21)
Summary
The feminist movement's decision to ally with the gay rights groups in the mid-1970s began to change the tepid support from conservative Christian circles. In 1977, the National Women's Conference in Houston declared alliance with gay rights groups.