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The war against Drag Queen Story Hour

The war against Drag Queen Story Hour

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times


The war against Drag Queen Story Hour

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence, and restrictive laws set them back?Today, we dive into the origins of the backlash and how drag performers are reacting to it. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times national correspondent Jaweed KaleemMore reading:Drag Queen Story Hour disrupted by men shouting slurs and threats at Bay Area libraryChildren’s drag queen event at Costa Mesa church draws protestArkansas legislative panel advances bill to restrict drag performances
Released:
Feb 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“The Times” is a podcast from the Los Angeles Times hosted by columnist Gustavo Arellano along with reporters from our diverse newsroom. Every weekday, our podcast takes listeners beyond the headlines, with our West Coast outlook on the world. News, entertainment, the environment, immigration, politics, the criminal justice system, the social safety net, food and culture — “The Times” exists at the epicenter of it all. Through interviews and original stories, “The Times” is the audio guide you need to understand the day’s news, the world and how California shapes it. Listen everywhere podcasts are available.