This Day

The Sad Saga of the Late Lester Hunt (1953)

Jun 9, 2024
The podcast covers the tragic events surrounding Lester Hunt's arrest in a 1953 anti-LGBT sting, delving into political blackmail, family tragedy, and the Lavender Scare. Hunt's resignation under pressure from McCarthy, his subsequent suicide, and the aftermath leading to McCarthy's censure are discussed in detail.
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