Outward: Summer's Swan Songs
Christina, Bryan and Slate Senior Managing Producer June Thomas say farewell to outgoing host Rumaan Alam, then welcome journalist Casey Newton to discuss Grindr's data security problem and its inherent potential for ruining self-esteem. They then delve into Todd Stephens' Swan Song, a beautiful new film about an old queen, his cross-town journey to find hair products fit for styling his dead client, and the closure it brings.\nItems discussed in the show:\nSwan Song, directed by Todd Stephens\nGay Agenda\nChristina: Eric Cervini's Queer History 101 \nJune: Olivia on the Record by Ginny Berson\nBryan: two-room tents!\nThis podcast was produced by Katya Kumkova.\nPlease send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com.\nSlate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices