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Matthew Shepard Was My Son
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The following episode contains graphic depiction of a violent hate crime and may be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
Matthew Shepard was a 21-year-old, openly gay college student at the University of Wyoming when he met two young men in a bar. What happened next would become one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history. Host Kim Goldman talks with Matthew's mother, Judy Shepard, who shares her family's traumatic story, the media's shocking behavior throughout their experience, and the incredible work she's been able to do through the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Follow Judy on Twitter and Instagram.
Links:
Sponsor:
Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/CIRCUS
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 episodes
Manage episode 334666494 series 3371734
The following episode contains graphic depiction of a violent hate crime and may be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
Matthew Shepard was a 21-year-old, openly gay college student at the University of Wyoming when he met two young men in a bar. What happened next would become one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history. Host Kim Goldman talks with Matthew's mother, Judy Shepard, who shares her family's traumatic story, the media's shocking behavior throughout their experience, and the incredible work she's been able to do through the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Follow Judy on Twitter and Instagram.
Links:
Sponsor:
Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/CIRCUS
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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