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Fausto Fernós is the host of iTunes’ #1 LGBT talk show, the Feast of Fun podcast, which he produces and hosts with his partner, Marc Felion.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós created the Feast of Fools in 1998 as wacky artists variety show in Chicago, Illinois. Feast of Fun grew out of an audio blog to promote the live show into the world’s most downloaded talk show aimed for gay people.
When he’s not blogging, recording or sleeping, Fausto can be found at the gym or appreciating the beauty found in nature.
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Another thought provoking and interesting show – checked out Justin’s music on iTunes, loved it, bought all the albums! Here’s a thought Marc, you should should introduce Justin to Jen Z they could make beautiful music together, literally.
why can’t justin be this pleasant in the office. i regret all the times i’ve cursed him under my breath.
GREAT SHOW GUYS: I am going through health insurance issues myself. My Cobra just ended, and I’ve been turned down for private health insurance due to preexisting conditions (which it seems means living over 40 and being overweight.) This is the first time in my life I have been without health insurance. I am in the process of applying for CHIP (talked about briefly on your show) through the state of IL. Another good reason for moving to Chicago. Ohio has no such program.
Being self-employed is getting harder and harder. Socialized medicine would be of great help to all of us entrepreneurs out there!
What Universal Healthcare helping the small business owner? Don’t let the Republicans hear you say that!
I haven’t listened yet, but I was wondering people’s views on:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/3419866/
This guy was charged with health violations because here in NC we have a law that says you can get 2 years of jail for having sex when you’re known HIV+ and don’t use a condom.
Do you think that the law:
http://ncrules.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2010a%20-%20health%20and%20human%20services/chapter%2041%20-%20epidemiology%20health/subchapter%20a/10a%20ncac%2041a%20.0202.html
Is fair? Too strict? Too loose?
It was interesting listening to how the US healthcare system works (or doesn’t work :D).
Espcially compared to the healthcare here in sunny Blighty.
Enjoyed the show, keep up the good work.
The latest Legal Briefs and Case Studies re: STD issues is fascinating. Bring him back and inquire about other states who are or are not progressive on the issues. He’s a great guest.
Legislation like that is SO misguided. I’m sorry, but for one, HIV is not a death sentence.
Also think about how these kind of laws open up so much bullshit lawsuits and laws. So people can sue each other for giving each other colds, the flu, mono, hepatitis.
Anyone with any contagious disease now can be sued if they come into contact with another person and they get their disease? Ridiculous. These kind of laws wont stand up in long-term scrutiny.
What a charming, funny, witty, engaging guest. You should definitely have this man back. I just like hearing him talk.
Well done, again, guys!
Even a bad precedent has its roots in the law. I would be interested in having your guest explore the context, the misapplication of the law and enforcement provisions.
For the case cited, I think the public health authority is not an enforcer of law in the USA.
*kisses and hugs the Canadian soil I’m walking on*
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Love Justin and the ALCC!!!!!
They are one of the very best agencies in this city – if not the country. Doing such amazing work.
15 years ago I had a friend who got a collections letter that had his name and then “AIDS VICTIM” next to it….he got $150,000.
Glad to know so many people are interested in HIV legal issues. We’ll keep fighting here at the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. It’s really amazing that 25 years into the epidemic there is still so much stigma and ignorance. Ah well, onward and upward.
Fausto…you didn’t work in the legality of bug chasers???
Sorry I forgot! Justin, is it legal to be a bug chaser??
Well, I’d say it’s not illegal to be a bug chaser (which I understand to mean a guy who is intentionally trying to get infected with HIV). Illinois law makes it illegal for someone who knows he is HIV to engage in “intimate contact” with someone else without first disclosing his HIV status. But if you tell me you HIV, and I then consent to having sex with you, then neither of us has broken the law.
that’s just not a proper thing to talk about…..bug chasers are sick individuals….
They aren’t sick, they’re trying to get sick!
“Bug chasers” are more myth than reality. In fact, very few chasers, or “gift givers” exist – but like the Boogie Man, they live on and on and on….
Amazing and informative show guys. Thanks!
Re: OraQuick. Maybe Jim can clarify this for us. I seem to recall some issue with them a while back. Was it giving false negatives or false somethings. Has that been resolved. Is it okey to rely on this method over blood. The thing I’ve always hated about the bloodtests is that 10 days of hellish anxiety which is enough to make you put it off altogether.