The Michael Moore Podcast
Ep. 36: A Tear In The Matrix (feat. RuPaul)
Feb 12, 2020
RuPaul, a 4-time Emmy Award-winning drag queen and cultural icon, joins Michael Moore for a conversation about fear, sobriety, the importance of drag queens in society, the opioid crisis, and the impact of technology on individualistic behavior. They also discuss the power of drag in challenging societal norms, the disappearance of civics education, and the need for internal and external changes to address issues in the upcoming election.
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- Question societal norms and boundaries, embrace joy and love in a fear-driven world.
- Drag challenges fixed identities and social expectations, encourages self-expression and authenticity.
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The Power of Critical Thinking and Challenging the Matrix
RuPaul discusses the importance of critical thinking and challenging the status quo. He emphasizes the need to question societal norms and boundaries, particularly those related to gender, race, and sexuality. RuPaul shares personal experiences of growing up and realizing that many societal divisions and beliefs are based on ego thinking and fear. He advocates for embracing joy, love, and laughter, and encourages people to find their own truth in the midst of a divisive and fear-driven world.
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