Lindsey Graham Died In The Closet (with Moira Donegan)
Summary
Matt Bernstein and Moira Donegan analyze the life of late Senator Lindsey Graham, focusing on his closeted homosexuality and hypocritical anti-LGBTQ+ political record. They contrast Graham’s discomfort with Roy Cohn’s weaponization of the closet and discuss the broader lineage of gay conservatives. The episode also covers the scandal surrounding former Congressman Aaron Schock, highlighting the intersection of secrecy, power, and homophobia in American politics.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Lindsey Graham sex worker scandal
Guest intro: Moira Donegan joins the show
Roy Cohn: The blueprint for the political closet
Lindsey Graham's biography and military service
Graham's anti-LGBTQ legislative record
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Graham's anti-abortion stance and fetal personhood
Rumors, 'ambiguously gay' labels, and public denials
Aaron Schock: The closeted Republican congressman
Schock's resignation and betrayal of the LGBTQ community
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Graham on Chelsea Handler and Katya's response
The Barney Frank blackmail attempt and its failure
FOSTA-SESTA and Graham's harm to sex workers
Hunter Biden's 'closetocracy' conspiracy theory
Conclusion: The spiritual emptiness of Graham's life
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