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Fighting Words with George M. Johnson

Fighting Words with George M. Johnson

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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.

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Episodes
  • "What is Stopping You?" (w/ Kevin Carnell)

    "What is Stopping You?" (w/ Kevin Carnell)
    Jun 3 2025

    George kicks off Pride Month with fitness influencer Kevin Carnell to talk about putting in the work, maintaining your mental health while using social media, growing up playing sports to mask his queerness, and coming out to his family at an Outback Steakhouse.

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    42 mins
  • "Music is the Weapon of the Future" (w/ Jason King)

    "Music is the Weapon of the Future" (w/ Jason King)
    May 24 2025

    George is joined by Jason King, Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, a musician, music historian and much, much more. Jason talks about how to live the summoned life, how to be a citizen of the world, the lost art of artist development and how artists like SZA and Beyoncé curates their influences and makes them new. For more Jason, check out his podcast eight-episode podcast documentary Sound Barrier: Sylvester, about the great Queer singer and performer Sylvester.

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    49 mins
  • "Celebrating Marsha" (w/ Tourmaline)

    "Celebrating Marsha" (w/ Tourmaline)
    May 20 2025

    George is joined by artist, filmmaker and author Tourmaline to celebrate the release of her new book, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson", the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist who played a central role during the the Stonewall Riots.

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    32 mins

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