Banish AIDS Patients to Antelope Island? A Legislator Proposed It.

Did you know: In the 1980s, a Utah legislator proposed banishing the state’s AIDS patients to Antelope Island? Really. Host Ali Vallarta asks Banished! organizer Kyle Treasure about reclaiming this dark history. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm . Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter . You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC . Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads . Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center