Episode 7 - LGBTQ TV Characters On The Increase

Joe's Media Corner by Joe Strupp

Nov 1, 201800:46:39News & Politics

A new report from GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) finds a record-high number of LGBTQ characters on TV this year. We spoke to GLAAD's Rich Ferraro about how this came about, what it means and why more...

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