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Barbary Lane Dispatches Podcast

Armistead Maupin
Christopher Isherwood
San Francisco
Transgender Rights
Donald Trump
A Single Man
Walt Whitman
Tales Of the City
Rock Hudson
LGBTQ Rights
London
Storytelling
Anna Madrigal
Armistead Maupin
LGBTQ+ Rights
Grief
Tammy De Treaux
Substack
William Fryer Harvey
World War I
Love

Pull up a chair on the porch of 28 Barbary Lane—tales, truth, and tea from Armistead Maupin. armisteadmaupin.substack.com

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Ask Me Anything: Episode 1
Q: What do you miss about the USA after living in London?
I loved Charleston myself when I lived there and was disillusioned about the corrupt politics in the U.S.
Ask Me Anything: Episode 1
Q: Was that because they were too liberal for you when you were a young conservative?
Yes, exactly. That's what it was.
Ask Me Anything: Episode 2
Q: Do you think the LGBTQ should fight harder, leave if they can, or grit their teeth?
He discusses the need for the LGBTQ community to make their voices heard and not to succumb to fear.
Ask Me Anything: Episode 2
Q: How do you feel about the rise of the far right in the UK?
Maupin expresses concern about the rise of the far right, drawing parallels to developments in the US and urging for resilience.
Ask Me Anything: December 17th
Q: How do the politics of the past compare with the current situation?
The host believes the current political situation is worse, emphasizing the issues stemming from Trump's regime.

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Listeners can expect intimate, memoir-driven storytelling that blends personal history with broader cultural and political currents. Episodes frequently center on LGBTQ+ history, identity, and community-building, interwoven with reflections on aging, friendship, and the literary life. Rich recollections from urban centers like San Francisco and intimate conversations about art, media, and social change create an evocative, thoughtful tone that appeals to listeners who enjoy character-driven narratives, cultural critique, and candid reflections from a celebrated storyteller. The show often blends personal anecdotes with historical context, offering both nostalgia and forward-looking perspectives on rights, representation, and community resil... more

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