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Ep. 273: 9/11 Hero's Hidden Story: HIV, Survival Sex Work & Redemption | Neil Adams

Podcast: Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast
Published: Jul 26, 2026
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Summary

Author Neil Adams shares the extraordinary true story of his late best friend Michael Dorian — a veterinary technician who became an unlikely 9/11 first responder while secretly living with HIV. Zach and Neil dig into resilience, chosen family, and the years-long fight to get Michael's story — and his health struggles — officially recognized.