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SPECIAL REPORT- On December 3, 2022, an attack on two electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina left 45,000 households and businesses without power for up to five days. It was the biggest domestic terrorist attack on the electricity grid in U.S. history, but one year later, no arrests have been made and authorities have named no suspects other than to say that whoever did this “knew what they were doing.” In this installment of The Laura Flanders Show’s investigation into the local roots of the January 6 insurrection in one state, North Carolina, Laura speaks with the North Carolinians who were at a drag show in Moore County when the lights went out. “Downtown Divas” had been harassed for months by anti-LGBTQ leaders — did the sabotage attack have anything to do with that harassment or the drag performance scheduled that night? As legislators and local leaders continue to roll back LGBTQ rights, they remain largely silent about the real threats facing North Carolinians and the nation from domestic terrorists with their sights set on U.S. power grids. Why? This episode also looks at how the LGBTQ community in North Carolina is standing up to hate and creating safety — with Drag operatics — for all.

“When the lights went out, it didn't matter who was Black, who was Latino, who was Asian, who was a person of color, didn't matter if you were Catholic, if you were Baptist, if you were Christian. We were all in the same space, all in the same boat, which was that we didn't have any power.” - Naomi Dix

“[After the attack] I remember thinking, I have to start speaking more . . . I have to start sticking up for myself and the trans community more, because that's what prevents things like this.” - Alex Lafferty

“We aren't the villains in this situation. We have a right to exist and be performing and what I love about drag is the joy that we bring not only to LGBT people, but the whole community.” - Tori Grace Nichols

“We are talking about a great harm that happened here in North Carolina, but this is a national problem and not a new one . . . This is a domestic terrorist threat that people really need to be paying attention to.” - Serena Sebring

“. . . That show and that incident brought out two different sets of people. It brought out the lovers and it brought out the haters . . . Those haters have found a way to attack our youth through the school board and our communities.” - Erica Street

Guests:

• Naomi Dix: Drag Artist, Activist & Member of Durham NC BIPOC Operated House of Coxx; Co-Chair, Pride: Durham, NC

• Alex Lafferty: Daughter of Erica Street, High School Student & Youth Activist

• Tori Grace Nichols: Drag Artist & Cultural Organizer

• Serena Sebring: Executive Director, Blueprint North Carolina

• Erica Street: Mother of Alex Lafferty; Co-founder, PFLAG Southern Pines

Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more.

Music In the Middle:   “No One Else Has Your Magic” by Muva of Earth from her album Align with Nature’s Intelligence released on Brownswood Records.  Additional music by Podington Bear “Hearts Aflutter,” “Mont Blanc,” “Beachhead,” “Tender and Curious,”

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Laura Flanders, Field Producer: Brian Palmer, Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel, Consulting Producer: Rory O’Connor, Development Director: Sarah Miller, Senior Video Editor: David Neumann, Creative Designer & Video Editor: Nat Needham, Audio Director: Jeannie Hopper, Communications Director: Janet Hernandez, LF Show Fellow: Maryia Kanavalenka. 

Our thanks to Jim Davis Kym Register  

Special thanks We deeply appreciate the Blueprint North Carolina staff whose collaborations have been key to the success of this award-winning and ground-breaking set of episodes. Blueprint North Carolina Staff Mab Segrest, Anti-Racist Research Program Director Serena Sebring, Executive Director Christina Davis McCoy, Organizing Coordinator Heather Ahn-Redding, Anti-Racist Research Associate D Juan Owens, Executive Security Lead Tori Grace Nichols, Research & Media Intern Jazmynne Cruz, Research Intern

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HAPPY #TNT100! *Phone rings, door chimes* in struts the phenomenal superstar, Miss Peppermint (say what?! *faints) and we are HERE. FOR. IT!
Fresh from her divine performance in 'A Transparent Musical' in LA, this deliciously talented Queen joins us for our EPIC 100th episode- and they said we'd never last!
This week, the trail-blazing Miss Pepper Longstocking runs away with some 'Purple' Stone Temple Pilots', before scrubbing up and looking -inward- for a surprise party with some great 'Company' by the greater Stephen Sondheim!
Plus, we chat RuPaul's Drag Race, Drag Race Down Under, Artist identity, Broadway 2023, Treble Clefs, future Snatch Game characters, we have our very first listener video questions, and to top it off- there's a MARRIAGE PROPOSAL?!
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll scream "OH MY GOD!" - and be left minty fresh after this truly stunning celebration!

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In this episode, Mary sits down with drag performer and Drag Queen of the Year pageant contestant, Charles Galin.

The two discuss Charles' pageant experience, virtual drag, why they choose to continue to mask in public spaces, lack of general accessibility in the world, and more.

You can follow Charles on social media here.

Production note: Mary's microphone was glitching at some points and she was unaware. Please refer to the transcript, if need be or if it meets your access need(s).

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

Mary continues her conversation Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox for The Politics of Disability Pride series.

The two discuss continue their discussion on what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, the rise, fall, and possible revival of virtual drag shows, building community during the pandemic, and more.

Episode content warnings: Mentions of ableism, adult language

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

In part one of the second interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox.

The two discuss what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, advocacy, anti-trans legislation, and more.

Episode content warning: Mentions of ableism, mild adult language

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

Mary continues her conversation with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter for The Politics of Disability Pride series.

The two discuss anti-LGBGTQIA+ legislation, voting, lack of access to voting, lack of accessible social media, and more.

Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here.

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

In part one of the initial interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter.

The two discuss mental health, advocacy, voting, voting rights, Pride, the lack of accessibility when it comes to Pride events, and more.

Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here.

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

In this season 2 bonus episode, Mary sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race season 11 finalist, host of Canada's Drag Race and executive producer/host of 1 Queen, 5 Queers, Brooke Lynn Hytes.

The two discuss the differences in perceptions of disability in Canada and the United States, disabled representation in the Drag Race ecosystem and the lack thereof. Will there ever be a more accessible Drag Race format for disabled/chronically ill drag performers?

They also discuss misconceptions surrounding disabled individuals, the future of 1 Queen 5 Queers, the inaccessibility of drag shows and whether or not virtual drag shows will be making a comeback.

The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

Correia, Lindsey, and Waylon are back to dish about episodes 3 and 4 of Boulet Brothers Dragula Titans! Lindsey's dream comes true and Correia begins to grow a soft spot for...Abhora?? Listen in to the latest episode of our Talking Titans miniseries, available now on all podcast platforms. Then join us next week as we are back with another episode of Eye On Horror!

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Welcome to the first Talking Titans minisode where Correia and two special guests chat all about the Boulet Brother's Dragula Titans! We discuss the first two episodes of our favorite drag supermonster competition show: their performances, who we are most excited to see this season, and expectations of what's to come.

This is the first minisode in a series that will arrive in your feed every two weeks.

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Was ist eigentlich Travestie? Diese Antwort gibt’s in dieser Folge. Bambi Road ist seit 10 Jahren Teil der erfolgreichen Travestiegruppe „Manne“-quins. Wie schnell sie mittlerweile mit ihrem Make Up ist und warum ein blaues Kleid wichtig für ihre Karriere war, hört ihr hier. Viel Spaß!

BAMBI ROAD

RYTA TALE

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[ DICTIONARYTA ]

TRAVESTIE
Diesen Begriff zu erklären ist schwer. Es gibt verschiedenste Quellen wie weit die Kunstform Travestie zurückgeht und was genau sie bezeichnet. Fakt ist, dass diese Art der Verkleidung den Weg für ‚Drag‘ so wie wir es heute kennen, geebnet hat. Und es gibt Travestie auch heute noch. Oftmals imitieren Travestiekünstler:innen bekannte Persönlichkeiten und treten als eben diese auf.

'MANNE’-QUINS
Die österreichische Travestiegruppe ‚Manne‘-quins gehören seit Jahren zum fixen Bestandteil der heimischen Travestieszene. Sie touren durch ganz Österreich und sind durch Fernsehshows wie ‚Frauentausch‘ auch über die Landesgrenzen hinaus bekannt geworden.

JAZZ GITTI
Martha Margit Butbul wurde 1946 geboren und wurde als ‚Jazz Gitti‘ in der österreichischen Musikszene bekannt. Der Durchbruch gelang ihr mit dem Album ‚A Wunda‘.

LOOK ALIKES / IMPERSONATION
Darunter versteht man, die Kunst sich so zu verwandeln, dass man wie eine bekannte Persönlichkeit aussieht und sich auch so gibt.

MAITE KELLY
Als zweitjüngstes Kind der berühmten Kelly Family startete Maite Kelly ihre Solokarriere als Schlagersängerin im Jahr 2007.

WIENER STADTHALLE
Die Wiener Stadthalle ist das größte Veranstaltungszentrum Wiens. Die Halle D fasst rund 16000 Plätze.

FRAUENTAUSCH
Die deutsche Doku-Soap basiert auf der Idee zur britischen Sendung ‚Wife Swap‘. Dabei wird ein Mitglied einer Familie durch ein Mitglied einer Anderen getauscht. Die Sendung wird auf RTL II ausgestrahlt.

HANDARBEITSKOFFER
Das ist ein Koffer, in dem Schüler:innen ihre Utensilien für den Werkunterricht verstauen und transportieren.

FISHY
Dieser umstrittene Begriff beschreibt Drag Queens, die besonders weiblich aussehen und als ‚Cis-Frau‘ durchgehen könnten.

LIPSYNC
Die Kunstform ‚Lipsync‘ ist unter Drag Artists weit verbreitet. Dabei werden die Lippen synchron zu einem Song bewegt um den Anschein zu erwecken, dass die performende Person tatsächlich live singt.

CONFÉRENCE
Eine Conférence bezeichnet die Moderationen zwischen den Acts im Kabarett, in einer Revue oder im Varieté. Manchmal besteht die Conférence aus einer simplen Anmoderation für die nächste Nummer, oftmals werden satirische Kommentare und Witze eingebaut, um dadurch mit dem Publikum zu interagieren.

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE
In dieser Reality-Show treten Drag Queens in verschiedenen Challenges gegeneinander an. Gehostet wird die die Serie von RuPaul, einer Drag Queen, die mit dem Format ‚RuPaul’s Drag Race‘ die Kunstform ‚Drag‘ quasi salonfähig gemacht hat.

MARY & GORDY
Das bekannte deutsche Travestieduo der 80er-Jahre hat die Kunstform auf ein neues Niveau gehoben. Durch ihre öffentlichen Auftritte im Fernsehen, haben sie das Genre ‚Travestie‘ revolutioniert. Reiner Kohler (Gordy) verstarb 1995 und Georg Preuße (Mary) brachte erst kürzlich die Charity-Single ‚Noch singe ich‘ anlässlich ihres 50. Bühnenjubiläums auf den Markt.

HERRLICHE DAMEN
Seit mittlerweile über 30 Jahren gastiert die österreichische Travestie Gruppe ‚Herrliche Damen‘ an den verschiedensten Orten in ganz Österreich.

PRATERDOME
Der größte Club Österreichs befindet sich direkt am Riesenradplatz im Wiener Wurstelprater. Das Publikum ist zwar sehr gemischt, aber selten queer.

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MARCELLA MICELLI

TRIXIE MATTEL

ANDRÈ CARTIER

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. 

On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Coca Mocha La'Tif, also known as The Fabulous Breezy Van Buren, to join our discussion on gender identity and expression and how this informs art forms, including but not limited to drag, and watch out, she might take you to the mat if you don’t pay attention.

Thank Coca Mocha La'Tif with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers:

Venmo: @BreYonRox
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Zelle: breon.c.dorsey@gmail.com

Also be sure to check her out on social media at BreYonRox and tune into her VR YouTube channel at BroYonRox VR or TikTok at BreYonRoxMySox

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P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. 

On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Kora Sline, to talk about every queen’s crowning glory, hair, and also discuss some of the most meaningful (good or bad) moments as a performer, and how we can deal with things when they don’t quite go as planned.

Thank Kora Sline with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers:

Venmo: @kora-sline
Cash App: korasline

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