HIV: Pathway to Progress
This is Pathway to Progress, a podcast dedicated to the fight for HIV justice and decriminalization across the country. Hosted by Phillip Westry, Executive Director of FreeState Justice, each episode features insightful conversations with a rotating panel of co-hosts and expert guests. Together, they explore the history of HIV in the U.S., the ongoing challenges of HIV criminalization, and the actions being taken to create a future where everyone—regardless of their status—can live without fear or discrimination.
Brought to you by FreeState Justice, Maryland’s leading LGBTQ+ legal nonprofit.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
HIV: Pathway to Progress
Latest Episodes
The Path Forward (Season 1 Finale)
In this powerful season finale of Pathway to Progress, we reflect on the transformative journey of our podcast series alongside two of FreeState Justice’s leading voices—Executive Director Phillip Westry and Advocacy, Policy, & Par...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:28
Unstoppable Conversations: A Pathway to Progress Compilation
In this special episode of Pathway to Progress, we revisit some of the most powerful moments from our previous 11 conversations, featuring insightful pieces of wisdom from leading HIV advocates and public health experts.From dec...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:08
How to Advocate With Care
In Episode 11 of Pathway to Progress, we’re joined by Kytara Epps, Public Health and Advocacy Strategist at the Center for HIV Law & Policy. Kytara, a passionate public health practitioner, discusses her work at the intersection of...
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27:27
Breaking Barriers in HIV Care
In Episode 10 of Pathway to Progress, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah A. Schmalzle, Medical Director of the THRIVE Program at the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Schmalzle discusses the medical ind...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:07