George is joined by Franchesca Ramsey, the actress, writer, activist and comedian extraordinaire. Franchesca's web series "Shit White Girls Say...to Black Girls" went viral in 2014, and ever since she has been balancing entertainment and activism as a true multi-hyphenate. She hosted a show for MTV, wrote a book called Well,That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist, and recently hosted a podcast looking back at the triumphs and cringe-worthy blindspots of America's Next Top Model, called “We Were All Rooting for You”. This week's Queer Artist Spotlight is "Clippin" by SeanDon. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

George is joined by Franchesca Ramsey, the actress, writer, activist and comedian extraordinaire. Franchesca's web series "Shit White Girls Say...to Black Girls" went viral in 2014, and ever since she has been balancing entertainment and activism as a true multi-hyphenate. She hosted a show for MTV, wrote a book called Well,That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist, and recently hosted a podcast looking back at the triumphs and cringe-worthy blindspots of America's Next Top Model, called “We Were All Rooting for You”. This week's Queer Artist Spotlight is "Clippin" by SeanDon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George is joined by Franchesca Ramsey, the actress, writer, activist and comedian extraordinaire. Franchesca's web series "Shit White Girls Say...to Black Girls" went viral in 2014, and ever since she has been balancing entertainment and activism as a true multi-hyphenate. She hosted a show for MTV, wrote a book called Well,That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist, and recently hosted a podcast looking back at the triumphs and cringe-worthy blindspots of America's Next Top Model, called “We Were All Rooting for You”. This week's Queer Artist Spotlight is "Clippin"&nbsp;by SeanDon.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

“Stop Hating, Start Studying” (w/ Franchesca Ramsey)

George M. Johnson knows how to counterpunch the culture wars. ALL BOYS AREN&rsquo;T BLUE, their memoir of growing up Black and Queer in America, is currently the second-most banned book in America. And that distinction has pushed George to the frontlines of the fight for freedom of expression. &ldquo;Fighting Words&rdquo; is George&rsquo;s chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today&rsquo;s most talented, outspoken and courageous creative people, people ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization. Each week George talks to someone about their work making culture that takes on the topics some people seem afraid to talk about. It&rsquo;s a conversation that goes deep but stays light &ndash; fleet, fast and fearless. And each episode gives George a chance to shine a light on new music, timeless wisdom and some of today&rsquo;s rising stars.

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George M. Johnson knows how to counterpunch the culture wars. ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE, their memoir of growing up Black and Queer in America, is currently the second-most banned book in America. And that distinction has pushed George to the frontlines of the fight for freedom of expression. “Fighting Words” is George’s chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today’s most talented, outspoken and courageous creative people, people ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization. Each week George talks to someone about their work making culture that takes on the topics some people seem afraid to talk about. It’s a conversation that goes deep but stays light – fleet, fast and fearless. And each episode gives George a chance to shine a light on new music, timeless wisdom and some of today’s rising stars.

George M. Johnson knows how to counterpunch the culture wars. ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE, their memoir of growing up Black and Queer in America, is currently the second-most banned book in America. And that distinction has pushed George to the frontlines of the fight for freedom of expression. “Fighting Words” is George’s chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today’s most talented, outspoken and courageous creative people, people ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization. Each week George talks to someone about their work making culture that takes on the topics some people seem afraid to talk about. It’s a conversation that goes deep but stays light – fleet, fast and fearless. And each episode gives George a chance to shine a light on new music, timeless wisdom and some of today’s rising stars.

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