Bob the Drag Queen: What is Freedom?
Aug 15, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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Episode description
Harriet Tubman… as a rap icon?
Bob the Drag Queen’s new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert reimagines the historical icon as an abolitionist rapper in present-day America. Bob tells Sam about Tubman’s radical impact on history and why he’s obsessed with her legacy. They dive into what freedom means in 2025. Plus, Bob shares hilarious impressions (Thanks, Obama) and his thoughts on today’s protest music.
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