In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss—and celebrate!—Neil’s new book, Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right.
Coming Out Republican is now available for order. You can buy Neil’s book here.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
- Natalia shared about the Gothamist article, “Stop the Schtup: Brooklyn Orthodox Women Join Sex Strike to Pressure Husbands Over Divorce.”
- Neil commented on his forthcoming piece at The Revealer, “Reaching the Heartland: Gay Republicans’ Message to Religious Americans.”
- Niki recommended Heather Radke’s book, Butts: A Backstory.









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