Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

The Early History of HIV in America - Niccolo Soldo | Maiden Mother Matriarch

Sep 25, 2024

Niccolo Soldo, a writer known for his in-depth exploration of HIV/AIDS history in America, dives into the early struggles and cultural dynamics of the epidemic. He reveals the impact of the gay liberation movement on public health discourse and challenges mainstream narratives around the crisis. With a critical look at the role of activism, he unpacks the stigma and misinformation that shaped societal views, and reflects on the profound effects of AIDS on identity and community during the 1980s.

38:57

Creator website

Episode guests

Niccolo Soldo

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Niccolo Soldo highlights the oversimplified narratives surrounding HIV/AIDS in America, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of the epidemic's history.

The cultural shifts in California from the 1950s to the 1980s played a critical role in shaping behaviors that contributed to the spread of HIV.

Deep dives

Changing Podcast Format

The podcast format has shifted to one episode per week during maternity leave, featuring mostly new interviews recorded before the speaker's pregnancy and some archival content. Every month for six months, an episode from the early days of the podcast will be released as part of a deliberate effort to revisit significant themes. This strategy allows listeners, particularly new audiences, to engage with previously unreleased material and gain insights into foundational topics of the podcast. The release of extended versions from the archives aims to provide a richer listening experience, hoping to pique the interest of those unfamiliar with earlier discussions.

Intro

3min

California Dreams and HIV Realities

17min

The Intersection of Gay Liberation and the HIV Crisis

4min

Unraveling the Myths of HIV History

8min

The Struggle and Stigma of Early HIV in America

5min

The Impact of AIDS on Identity and Community

3min

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.uk

I'll be re-releasing six episodes from the early days of the podcast over the course of my maternity leave. This month, my archived interview is with Niccolo Soldo, political commentator and Substack author. We spoke about his Substack series on the early history of HIV/AIDS in America, including the political response of gay campaigners at the time, th…

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more