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Reflecting on Government Responses to the AIDS Epidemic
09:49 - 15:05 (05:16)
The government's response to the AIDS epidemic is often overlooked, but it is important to analyze how politicians acted during this crisis and distinguish between their personal biases and their actions. Despite opposing abortion, Reagan did not actively push against it and it is important to acknowledge his actions in the context of his era.
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The podcaster emphasizes the importance of making tragic histories, such as the government's failure to address the AIDS epidemic, palatable for the audience by incorporating humor and entertaining elements.
09:49 - 11:54 (02:05)
Summary
The podcaster emphasizes the importance of making tragic histories, such as the government's failure to address the AIDS epidemic, palatable for the audience by incorporating humor and entertaining elements. The podcast provides an example of a far-right conservative Christian who became a hero of the AIDS epidemic.
ChapterReflecting on Government Responses to the AIDS Epidemic
EpisodePart One: Ronald and Nancy Reagan: The Bastards Behind the AIDS Crisis
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Christian right started to vote with the Republican party in the late '70s, which marked the beginning of the big tent idea.
11:54 - 15:05 (03:10)
Summary
The Christian right started to vote with the Republican party in the late '70s, which marked the beginning of the big tent idea. This movement was fueled by a shared opposition to abortion and other social issues.