About this episode

Allen discusses anti-transgender legislation in Tennessee and reflects on celebrity culture and cancel culture.

Allen discusses a vile new anti-transgender bill moving through the republican-controlled Tennessee state legislature that includes a public registry. Taking a look at today's hottest male celebrities on the HBO show Heated Rivalry, Allen wonders if many of them hook up the same way average gay men do. Allen considers cancel culture and if he would ever be a target.

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Organizations: Tennessee state legislature

Books & works: Heated Rivalry

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