Summer's Swan Songs

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 Stephens' 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 Stephens

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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