LGBTQ repression in Russia and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

On this edition of OutCasting on Sprouts, we discuss the anti-LGBTQ climate in Russia, particularly the 2013 anti-propaganda law and its effects. Guests are Greg Louganis, who as a diver has won multiple Olympic gold medals, and Brian Healey of Athlete Ally, a nonprofit working to end homophobia and transphobia in sports.

Featured speakers/guests:

Greg Louganis, multiple Olympic gold medalist; Brian Healey of Athlete Ally

Credits:

OutCasting youth participants Lester, Josh, Nicole, Sydney, and Travis. Executive producer Marc Sophos. OutCasting is produced by Media for the Public Good, Inc., in New York, formerly Pacifica affiliate WDFH Westchester Public Radio. http://mfpg.org.


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