The title says it all. Nat and Cass are kicking off Season 6 with a lot of heavy sighs and rolled eyes as we explore the history of Abortion rights and Gay rights in America.


In Defense of Witches (Nat’s book rec)

Zach Wahls Speaks About Family (Iowa Gay Marriage Hearings)

Henry Gerber

The Society for Human Rights Cert.

Henry Gerber House Landmark Placard

Daughters of Bilitis San Fran Chapter

The door height markers Nat mentions


Sources: Wiki, NatGeo, In Defense of Witches, AmericanProgress.org, JSTOR, History.com, Chicago LGBT hall of fame, OSU Edu


Complete citations on our website.


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CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth Spinn

Original Art: Sarah Cruz

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About this podcast: Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.


SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by Herbiery Brewing & The Banditry Co.

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