Morning Shift: November 3, 2015

Morning Shift: November 3, 2015

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When it comes to your sexual and romantic identity, how do you describe yourself? Heterosexual? Gay? Lesbian? Bisexual? What about skoliosexual, lithromantic or aromantic? There are lots more identities out there than perhaps you’ve ever imagined. We take a look at the meanings behind these and other identities, who’s using them and why. We also hear about the challenges former prisoners face when they’re looking for work. President Obama just issued an executive order eliminating requirements that federal job seekers check a box on their applications if they have a criminal record. Plus, a television show tackles a taboo subject in the African American community. And a listener shares her life story with three songs.