Christina, Bryan and Slate Senior Managing Producer June Thomas say farewell to outgoing host Rumaan Alam, then welcome journalist Casey Newton to discuss Grindr's data security problem and its inherent potential for ruining self-esteem. They then delve into Todd Stevens' Swan Song, a beautiful new film about an old queen, his cross-town journey to find hair products fit for styling his dead client, and the closure it brings.
Items discussed in the show:
Swan Song, directed by Todd Stevens
Gay Agenda
Christina: Eric Cervini's Queer History 101
June: Olivia on the Record by Ginny Berson
Bryan: two-room tents!
This podcast was produced by Katya Kumkova.
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