457 - In With The Goths
- Dec 5, 2024
- 1:11:00
- Full Episode
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On today’s episode, Georgia covers the life and murder of Medgar Evers and Karen tells the story of nurse Cliff Morrison and Ward 5B.
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Brief Summary
Medgar Evers' civil rights legacy and Cliff Morrison's compassionate care during the AIDS crisis are explored in this impactful episode.
Key points
- Exciting Jeopardy Moment. A memorable moment as they find out they were featured on Jeopardy!
- Holiday Giving Corner. Kicking off December with a $10,000 donation to Feeding America.
- The Life and Murder of Medgar Evers. Explore the tragic story of civil rights hero Medgar Evers, whose fight for justice ended in violence.
- Murley's Courage. After Medgar's death, Murley Evers becomes a tireless advocate for justice and remembrance.
- AIDS Crisis and Compassion. Cliff Morrison leads a compassionate response to the AIDS crisis, changing patient care.
- Cliff Morrison's Journey. Cliff Morrison, a nurse, transforms AIDS care at San Francisco General during the crisis.
Episode highlights
- Exciting Jeopardy MomentA memorable moment as they find out they were featured on Jeopardy!“That's all I've been waiting for.”4:40Dec 5, 2024
- Holiday Giving CornerKicking off December with a $10,000 donation to Feeding America.“We're kicking it off with a donation of $10,000 to an organization called Feeding America.”13:41Dec 5, 2024
- The Life and Murder of Medgar EversExplore the tragic story of civil rights hero Medgar Evers, whose fight for justice ended in violence.“This is the life and murder of a civil rights hero.”21:35Dec 5, 2024
- Murley's CourageAfter Medgar's death, Murley Evers becomes a tireless advocate for justice and remembrance.“Because I loved Medgar, I didn't want him to be forgotten.”37:29Dec 5, 2024
- AIDS Crisis and CompassionCliff Morrison leads a compassionate response to the AIDS crisis, changing patient care.“That simple, generous act of compassion will ultimately prove to be revolutionary.”45:46Dec 5, 2024
- Cliff Morrison's JourneyCliff Morrison, a nurse, transforms AIDS care at San Francisco General during the crisis.“This is the story of nurse Cliff Morrison and San Francisco generals Ward 5B.”45:52Dec 5, 2024
- Dianne Feinstein's SupportCliff secures funding for an AIDS ward from Mayor Dianne Feinstein, a rare political support.“We just so happen to have several million dollars surplus in the budget this year.”1:00:20Dec 5, 2024
- Ward 5B OpensIn July 1983, Ward 5B opens, providing compassionate care for AIDS patients.“We will do it ourselves and we'll do it for each other.”1:04:49Dec 5, 2024
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