Interview: Andrew Maraniss, Author of Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke - a podcast by Burn It All Down

In this episode, Brenda Elsey interviews Andrew Maraniss about his new book Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke. Burke was the first openly gay player in MLB, playing for the L.A. Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics in the 1970s. Brenda and Andrew discuss the histories of racism, the AIDS crisis and the incredible obstacles that Burke faced.
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