Wide Stance

January 2008 (00:57:56)

Host(s): Michael Billy

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IN THE LIFE's January episode, Wide Stance, will feature a diverse collection of stories, from a look at a film that examines biblical language about homosexuality, to a photo essay of men dancing together. We'll hear what it's like to be a gay rapper, take an unflinching and historical look at public sex and entrapment, through the lens of the Senator Larry Craig scandal. Throughout the show, the ever-controversial Margaret Cho, and lesbian comic Kate Clinton, will go head-to-head in conversation.

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For the Bible Tells Me So

The divide that is occurring in the Church over gay people raises some fundamental questions for organized religion, and some loaded ones about homosexuality and the Bible. What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality? In this month's "Real to Reel," Dan Karslake's award-winning documentary, For the Bible Tells Me So, dares to take on the question.

Men Who Dance With Men

Gerald Mocarsky is a photographer who captures provocative images of men dancing together. From socials for senior citizens to ballet and hip-hop dancing, he uses his art to celebrate the honesty and beauty of coming to terms with one's self.

I Am What I Am

Rap music has a reputation that has evolved into a stereotype-that it promotes violence, objectifies women, and is homophobic. But there are pioneers emerging, a new generation of rappers like Shorty Roc and KIN, who are countering that image head-on, and demonstrating that "one love" includes everyone.

Wide Stance

There exists a world, on the margins, where gay and closeted men - some of them married - meet in public spaces for sexual encounters. Our final story examines the Senator Craig scandal and the cultural implications, and media frenzy, surrounding it. But the mainstream press seems to have glossed over one angle of the story. IN THE LIFE takes an unflinching and historical look at public sex and Craig's defense: ENTRAPMENT.

A Conversation With Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho and lesbian comic Kate Clinton go head-to-head in conversation covering Margaret's career, the presidential race, Republican sex scandals and Kim Jong-il's hair.