The Sad Saga of the Late Lester Hunt (1953)
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Radiotopia
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audio
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History
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History
Publication Date |
Jun 09, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:21:36

It's June 9th. This day in 1953, police in Washington, DC have arrested Lester "Buddy" Hunt, Jr on charges of soliciting sex from a male undercover officer.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how Hunt's arrest led to a tragic and twisted series of events involving his father, a prominent senator, and the parts of the government going after homosexuality during the so-called "lavender scare."

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