Working: A Much-Needed History of Queer Womens Spaces
b'This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women\\u2019s Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that\\u2019s close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase \\u201cqueer women\\u201d to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.\\xa0\\n\\nAfter the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.\\xa0\\n\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.\\xa0\\n\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\n\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'