Working: Drag Queens Are Under Attack and Fighting Back

This week, host June Thomas talks to drag queen, author, and
activist Lil Miss Hot Mess. In the interview, LMHM explains the
origins of her drag persona and drag name and discusses the skills
she had to build up early in her career. Then she discusses her
work with Drag Story Hour and talks about what it means for drag to
be simultaneously more mainstream and constantly under attack.
Finally, she discusses her two children's books, The Hips on the
Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish and If You’re a Drag Queen and
You Know It.  After the interview, June and co-host Isaac
Butler talk about the importance of playfulness and humor in
creative work.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, LMHM
talks about the current hostile political climate and her feud with
senator Maro Rubio.  Send your questions about creativity and
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933-9675.   Podcast production by Cameron Drews.  If you
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