Jinkx Monsoon, the Broadway sensation, magnanimous actress, and most decorated queen in RuPaul’s Drag Race history, weaves a tapestry of wisdom and pure joy in this episode of It’s Open. Join Ilana and Jinkx as they discuss growing up queer and religious, the power and appeal of modern witchcraft, and Jinkx’s illustrious ascension to stardom.

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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Meet Gen Z elected official Chi Ossé, New York City’s youngest council member ever. At the intersection of culture and politics, Chi and Ilana discuss passing policy that benefits working-class people, honoring the legacy of Shirley Chisholm, and the best bagel order in Brooklyn.

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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Ilana embarks on 2026, the 250th anniversary of the USA, with a stark acknowledgement of the dangers and challenges we are facing as a country. She underscores the opportunity we have this year to stand up for TRUE human equality as the antidote.

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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