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Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"?

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Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"?

Dua Lipa: At Your Service

2023/07/28
Dua Lipa: At Your Service

Dua Lipa: At Your Service

2023/07/28
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Drag Race season 9 winner Sasha Velour joins Dua to discuss her new book, The Big Reveal, which chronicles drag's roots, its champions, and the challenges it's faced. They discuss whether or not she'd ever return to the hit TV series for an all-winners sea...

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In this episode, Dua Lipa sits down with Sasha Velour, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 9, to explore the rich history and cultural significance of drag. Sasha discusses her new book, 'The Big Reveal', and shares her insights on the art form's ancient roots, its current challenges, and the importance of community and authenticity.
02:59
Drag is the joyful, imaginative performance of gender
06:06
Performance as a spiritual and transformative experience
15:56
Drag helped me feel invincible.
22:51
Misinformation fuels the backlash against drag.
26:25
Drag rejects rigid gender norms and promotes self-expression.

Chapters

What is Drag? Sasha Velour Defines the Art and Traces Its 15,000-Year History
00:00
From Shamanism to Family Support: The Global Roots and Personal Journey Behind 'The Big Reveal'
06:06
The Power of Transformation: How Sasha's Drag Persona Builds Confidence and Invincibility
13:03
Would She Return to Drag Race? Balancing Authenticity, Commerce, and Survival in the Drag World
19:02
Fighting Back: How to Combat Anti-Drag Legislation and Find Strength in Community
26:25

Transcript

Dua Lipa: This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Sasha Velour: I'm Morgan Freeman and this is Six Degrees from Jamie and Spencer. You know what, Spen? What? Dua Lipa: I have pulled out some big names for our podcast recently. What on earth ...