Doug PollardFreshly Doug April 1st
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THE DROWNED BUTTERFLY
Well we all thought beyonbdblue had finally seen the light. They promised to make GLBTI depression issues a number one priority this year. Word has it that the Minister for Mental Health Lisa Neville was prepared to grant them a significant amount of money to tackle the problem.
Well guess what? April Fools! Rob Mitchell joins us to explain.
CRUSADER BY NAME & NATURE
My special guest on Digging Deeper at 10 o’clock today will be Crusader Hillis, part-owner of Hares & Hyenas, lately director of the Gasworks Arts Park and now the new CEO of the ALSO Foundation.
US GAYS HIT THE STREETS
Frustrations are boiling over in the US over Obama’s failure to move faster on don’t ask don’t tell and a range of other issues. Polite engagement isn’t working, some argue, time for direct action once more. We’ll talk to our correspondent in Washington, Harley Dennett.
BEYOND THAT'S SO GAY TOUR UPDATE
Dramas for Daniel Witthaus as he has to postpone a quick side-trip to Indonesia due to a terrorism warning, but kudos too as he is praised by Michael Kirby.
THE REGULARS
Plus all the regulars – Andrew Potts, Will Conyers and the Green Renter.
You’re listening to Freshly Doug on Joy 94.9, I’m Doug Pollard. SMS your comments, questions to 0427 JOY 949 (0427 569 949) email onair@joy.org.au, or Twitter @freshlydoug.
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