John Hilgeman hosts a program for the St. Louis LGBTQ+ community, reflecting on the first year of the "Gay 90s." He highlights the contributions of gay composers, mentioning Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, and discusses the omission of Copland's sexuality in an article. The program features selections from Copland's "Rodeo" and Bernstein's "Mass," emphasizing themes of perseverance and freedom. Hilgeman also discusses a recent ABC special, "Red Hot and Blue," which showcased Cole Porter's music and addressed the AIDS crisis. The program concludes with reflections on the impact of AIDS and a wish for a Happy New Year.