Vibe Check Green Is a Bridge Too Far featuring Chase Strangio and Imara Jones
Nov 19, 2025
Chase Strangio, a prominent trans rights lawyer from the ACLU, and Imara Jones, a journalist and activist, delve into the cultural impact of Wicked. They discuss their personal connections to the story and how it resonates with queer audiences, linking Elphaba's experience to themes of race and marginalization. The duo explores the political resonance of the musical in relation to contemporary issues and strategies for activism. Their lively banter also touches on pop culture and self-care practices, blending humor with powerful advocacy.
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Wicked As Political Mirror
- Wicked resonated politically because it linked authoritarian tactics to fear, manipulation, and lies in a contemporary moment.
- The film served as a cultural mirror during legal and electoral fights over trans rights and power.
Movie Break Before A Supreme Court Argument
- Chase took a break to see Wicked the week before his Supreme Court argument and blasted Defying Gravity during prep.
- The film was a steadying ritual for him amid high-stakes litigation.
Oz As American Narrative Engine
- The Wizard of Oz persists because it encodes American narratives of innocence, transformation, and economic myth-making.
- Those layered meanings let the story be repurposed for political and queer readings across generations.
