Interview: Dennis Altman - Righting My World
From Queer as Fact by Queer as Fact
March 1, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 186
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Dennis Altman discussing his book and the evolution of queer activism over the past 60 years.
In today's episode we interview author, academic and political commentator Dennis Altman about his new book - Righting My World: Essays from the Past Half-Century. Join us for a discussion that spans 60 years of queer activism, from discussing the differences in public health policy responses to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Australia and the United States to the state of queerness as an inherently revolutionary act in 2026. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon, checking out our merch, and following us on Instagram, Tumblr and Bluesky. [Image: Front cover of Dennis Altman's book, Righting My World: Essays from the past half-century, featuring a black and white photo of a younger Dennis lounging against a fence]
People in this episode
Guest: Dennis Altman
Topics covered
- queer activism
- HIV/AIDS crisis
- public health policy
- revolutionary queerness
- Dennis Altman
Keywords
- queer activism
- HIV/AIDS
- Dennis Altman
- public health
- revolutionary queerness
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Righting My World: Essays from the Past Half-Century
Places: Australia, United States
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