Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"?
Dua Lipa: At Your Service
2023/07/28
Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"?
Sasha Velour: Is drag "dangerous"?

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 season, the state of drag in America (and more globally) in
recent years, and why intersectionality and inclusion is at the heart and soul
of her art. It's a powerful conversation you'll find yourself truly enriched by.
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Highlights
Highlights
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.
Chapters
Chapters
What is Drag? Sasha Velour Defines the Art and Traces Its 15,000-Year History
00:00From Shamanism to Family Support: The Global Roots and Personal Journey Behind 'The Big Reveal'
06:06The Power of Transformation: How Sasha's Drag Persona Builds Confidence and Invincibility
13:03Would She Return to Drag Race? Balancing Authenticity, Commerce, and Survival in the Drag World
19:02Fighting Back: How to Combat Anti-Drag Legislation and Find Strength in Community
26:25Transcript
Transcript
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Sasha Velour: I'm Morgan Freeman and this is Six Degrees from Jamie and Spencer. You know what, Spen? What?
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