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McCarthyism and queerness in 'Fellow Travelers'; plus, IBAM unplugged with Olivia Dean

It's Been a Minute

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Fellow Travelers: Closeted Relationships and Historical Context

This chapter discusses the TV drama 'Fellow Travelers' set during McCarthyism and the Lavender Scare, focusing on the main characters, Hawk and Tim, who are in a closeted relationship. It explores how the characters are shaped by the historical circumstances around them and analyzes the challenges faced by gay men in that time period.

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