

The AIDS Activist that Smuggled Drugs to Save Lives
Dec 18, 2024
Derek Hodel, former executive director of the New York Buyer's Club, shares gripping insights from his days smuggling life-saving AIDS medications in the 80s and 90s. He reflects on the systemic barriers faced by HIV/AIDS patients and the emotional weight of the epidemic on the LGBTQ+ community. Hodel's journey highlights the profound impact of grassroots activism, the personal transformations spurred by crisis, and the eventual breakthroughs in treatment. His powerful stories reveal resilience, compassion, and the urgent need for community support.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Creating a 'Yes' in a 'No' System: A Lifeline for HIV/AIDS Patients
01:31 • 2min
Reflections on Identity and the AIDS Crisis
03:43 • 14min
Reactions to Crisis: A Personal Transformation
17:44 • 5min
AIDS Crisis: Struggles and Activism
23:10 • 13min
Journey of an AIDS Activist
36:07 • 4min
AIDS Advocacy and Protease Inhibitors
39:51 • 7min
Activism and Advocacy in the Fight Against AIDS
46:28 • 3min