Gad Beck: The Gay Jew Who Lived (feat. Andrew Lear)

The guest, Andrew Lear, discusses Gad Beck, a gay Jewish man in Berlin during WWII who bravely resisted the Nazi regime. They explore the vibrant queer subcultures in 1920s Berlin, Gad's escape to Palestine, and his daring rescue mission. The episode highlights acts of kindness during WWII and the complexities faced by individuals living in Berlin illegally.