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bloomingOUT - June 14, 2012

From: WFHB
Series: bloomingOUT
Length: 55:06

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Hosts Helen Harrell and Joshua Sutton speak with Bloomington resident Jean Smith about the issues and difficulties of being transgender and coming out; Fair Talk member Phil Cooper calls in with updates about his Elliptical Ride for Equality; and Helen interviews Phil and his wife Ruth Ann live at Indy Circle City Pride. Featured artist is singer/songwriter Chris Willis. Musical selections are “Too Much in Love,” “Stand By Me” and “Be There” from his “Loveship Vol 1” CD. Read the full description.

Bloomingout-prx_logo-march_20_small Bloomington resident Jean Smith discusses the issues, difficulties and hardships of being transgender and coming out.  Fair Talk member Phil Cooper calls in with updates about his Elliptical Ride for Equality and Helen interviews Phil and his wife Ruth Ann live at Indy Circle City Pride. Featured artist is singer/songwriter Chris Willis.  Musical selections are “Too Much in Love,” “Stand By Me” and “Be There” from his “Loveship Vol 1” cd.

LINKS
www.facebook.com/fairtalk
www.chriswillismusic.com

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Piece Description

Bloomington resident Jean Smith discusses the issues, difficulties and hardships of being transgender and coming out.  Fair Talk member Phil Cooper calls in with updates about his Elliptical Ride for Equality and Helen interviews Phil and his wife Ruth Ann live at Indy Circle City Pride. Featured artist is singer/songwriter Chris Willis.  Musical selections are “Too Much in Love,” “Stand By Me” and “Be There” from his “Loveship Vol 1” cd.

LINKS
www.facebook.com/fairtalk
www.chriswillismusic.com

Additional Credits

Anchor: Helen Harrell
Host: Joshua Sutton
Producer: Carol Fischer
Executive Producer: Alycin Bektesh
Board Engineer: Michael Sikora
News Director: Josh Vidrich
Theme Music: Mikial Robertson
Graphic Design: Joshua Sutton
Photography: L Garrett Studio

Related Website

https://www.wfhb.org/news/bloomingout