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For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington. The mere suggestion that a person might be gay destroyed reputations, ended careers, and ruined lives. At the height of the Cold War, fear of homosexuality became intertwined with the growing threat of international communism, leading to a purge of gay men and lesbians from the federal government. In the fevered atmosphere of political Washington, the secret “too loathsome to mention” held enormous, terrifying power.

We will chat with and learn from citizens and professionals in the field, sharing their ideas, insights, and behind-the-scenes experiences of what it is like to live, work, and play in this historic city of Oak Ridge, AKA The Secret City!

"A Gingerbread City Guards Its Spicy Secrets" is from the December 13, 2016 Food section of The New York Times. It was written by Barbara Whitaker and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"The Secret Weapons of 'Broad City' Make Fine Art from Crude Humor" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Joy Press and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Americans' current trust in journalists is at a dismayingly low ebb, particularly on the subject of national and international politics. It might be tempting to look back to the mid-twentieth century, when the nation's press corps was a seemingly venerable and monolithic institution that conveyed the official line from Washington with nary a glint of anti-patriotic cynicism. As Kathryn McGarr's City of Newsmen shows, however, the real story of what Cold War-era journalists did and how they did it wasn't exactly the one you'd find in the morning papers.

Grand Theft Auto 6: A Glimpse into the Future of Open-World Gaming Grand Theft Auto 6, the highly anticipated sequel to the renowned open-world crime series, has finally started revealing some of its secrets. While a concrete release date remains elusive, numerous leaks, rumors, and official announcements have provided a tantalizing glimpse into what players can expect from this next chapter in the GTA universe. Rockstar Games, the developers of GTA, have confirmed a release window of 2025 for GTA 6. However, a specific date within that year has yet to be announced. This timeframe suggests a ...