Paul Renfro
Associate professor of history at Florida State University, specializing in U.S. history since 1945, gender and sexuality, and LGBTQ history. Author of "The Life and Death of Ryan White: AIDS and Inequality in America."
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Nov 10, 2024 • 33min
Paul M. Renfro, "The Life and Death of Ryan White: AIDS and Inequality in America" (UNC Press, 2024)
Paul M. Renfro, an associate professor of history at Florida State University, brings a crucial perspective on Ryan White's life as the face of the AIDS crisis in America. He discusses how Ryan’s celebrity status highlighted societal misconceptions about HIV/AIDS and the stigmas faced by marginalized communities. Renfro explores the complexities of innocence and blame associated with Ryan’s story, revealing how they shaped public perceptions and policies surrounding AIDS—a conversation that's all too relevant today.
May 25, 2024 • 1h 55min
Stranger Danger: Moral Panic, White Childhood Innocence, & the American Carceral State With Paul Renfro
Paul Renfro, an associate professor of history, discusses how the moral panic of 'Stranger Danger' led to widespread fear of child abductions. The conversation explores the racial implications, societal panics, and the intersection with mass incarceration. It challenges the myth of 'stranger danger' and highlights vulnerabilities faced by children beyond sensationalized threats.
