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The Hustle: The Strange Role of Jerry Falwell in American Politics
30:06 - 34:24 (04:17)
This transcript covers Jerry Falwell's complicated role in American politics and how he put the First Amendment at risk for everybody.
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The Supreme Court case Hustler Magazine v. Falwell dealt with the issue of whether the First Amendment protected powerful people from being mocked and made fun of, as brought up by a parody ad in Hustler Magazine, ultimately resulting in a victory for free speech.
30:06 - 31:56 (01:49)
Summary
The Supreme Court case Hustler Magazine v. Falwell dealt with the issue of whether the First Amendment protected powerful people from being mocked and made fun of, as brought up by a parody ad in Hustler Magazine, ultimately resulting in a victory for free speech.
ChapterThe Hustle: The Strange Role of Jerry Falwell in American Politics
EpisodePart Two: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The death toll from AIDS rose to hundreds of thousands during the 1990s, leading mainstream America to gradually wake up to the idea that gay people are human beings and maybe did not deserve to be abandoned by a sociopathic government.
31:56 - 32:57 (01:01)
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The death toll from AIDS rose to hundreds of thousands during the 1990s, leading mainstream America to gradually wake up to the idea that gay people are human beings and maybe did not deserve to be abandoned by a sociopathic government. However, Jerry Falwell continued to be a homophobic figure and even complained about the Clinton administration's health care reform plan, stating it would allow AIDS patients to receive treatment without any penalty for their "abusive lifestyles."
ChapterThe Hustle: The Strange Role of Jerry Falwell in American Politics
EpisodePart Two: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Jerry Falwell made hate speeches and used language full of homophobia against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transvestites.
32:57 - 34:24 (01:26)
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Jerry Falwell made hate speeches and used language full of homophobia against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transvestites. He believed in conspiracy theories and misinformation and was noted for his bigoted remarks.