This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This episode is part of a series celebrating LGBTQ History Month by uncovering the histories you didn't know you needed to know. We will cover the:    Known Story of Matthew Shepard  Nuances and Complexities  Role of Media and Misrepresentation  Intersecting Issues  Unheard Connections  Concluding Thoughts and Legacy Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History    Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers    🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast  1:23 - Intro Amanda of Yesterqueers 4:43 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/  4:58 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/  5:42 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm  6:12 - The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm   Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio    Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502    Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.    Edited by Ryan Woodhall.   We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.