E112: [FREE EPISODE] Radical Reads - Be Gay Do Crime

E112: [FREE EPISODE] Radical Reads - Be Gay Do Crime

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October 18, 2025 · 1h 53m · Episode 112

About this episode

The episode discusses the book 'Be Gay, Do Crime' and its relevance to LGBTQ+ resistance and activism.

As part of our Radical Reads series, we speak about our latest book, Be Gay, Do Crime: Everyday Acts of Queer Resistance and Rebellion , with editors Zane McNeill, Blu Buchanan and Riley Clare Valentine. Radical Reads is one of our Patreon -only exclusive series, where we discuss texts – both old and new – that have either influenced the WCH project, or texts that we generally think that people involved in radical and working-class movements should be engaging with, discussing, and using to inform their activism. Our podcast is brought to you by our Patreon supporters . Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes without ads, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Supporters also get access to two exclusive podcast series: Radical Reads and Fireside Chats . Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistory As attacks on queer and trans people around the globe escalate, we felt it was more important than ever to highlight stories of LGBT+ resistance throughout history. Be Gay, Do Crime: Everyday Acts of Queer Resistance and Rebellion is your ultimate guide to LGBTQ+ resilience and revolt. Packed…

People in this episode

Host: Working Class History

Guests: Zane McNeill, Blu Buchanan, Riley Clare Valentine

Topics covered

  • LGBTQ+ resistance
  • queer history
  • activism
  • radical literature
  • working-class movements

Keywords

  • queer resistance
  • radical reads
  • LGBTQ+ activism
  • working-class history
  • book discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Be Gay, Do Crime: Everyday Acts of Queer Resistance and Rebellion

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