Opposing Views: Is Drag Appropriate for Kids? | John Casey & Bryan Slaton

In this episode of the Opposing Views series, I spoke with John Casey and Bryan Slaton about the appropriateness of kids attending Drag Shows. We talked about the extreme political polarization surrounding Drag Shows, their history in the U.S., what age is appropriate for someone to attend a Drag Show, the responsibility of parents, and so much more. John Casey is the Lead Columnist and Editor-at-Large for The Advocate, the oldest and largest LGBTQ news site in the U.S. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Wagner College in New York City teaching in the Masters of Media Management Program. John's work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including the New York Post, New York Daily News, Pittsburgh Magazine, Adweek, PR Week, IndieWire, Smashing Magazine, and The Ladders. Bryan Slaton is a Texas State Representative. Before entering public office, he was a youth and family minister, and he holds a Master's in Divinity degree in biblical languages. As a State Representative, he works on the Corrections and Urban Affairs Committees.

Chapters

1. 0:00Intro
2. 4:28Introducing John Casey
3. 6:32Differences Between Drag Shows and Drag Storytime
4. 7:57Should Kids Be Exposed to Drag Shows?
5. 9:16Its the Parents' Decision
6. 10:14Legislation to Restrict Drag Shows like Strip Clubs
7. 12:23The Recent Increase in Trans Youth and Ideology
8. 14:36The Parents' Roll in Minors Transitioning
9. 17:52Vaudeville: the History of Drag Shows in the United States
10. 24:28Kids Attending Drag Shows is Uncommon
11. 26:40The Politicization of Drag Queens
12. 28:24Celebrate Drag, but with Age Restrictions
13. 31:06Drag is Not Innately Sexual
14. 33:14Bias in Conservative Media
15. 34:49Grooming
16. 36:39LGBTQ Disagreements About the Appropriateness of Drag Storytime
17. 37:38Similarities Between Drag Shows and Strip Clubs
18. 38:06Closing Comments with John Casey
19. 41:12Introducing Bryan Slaton
20. 44:08The History of Drag Shows and How Drag has Gone Too Far
21. 45:45Tolerance: a Pretense for Normalization
22. 49:48Consensus About Drag Shows in the LGBTQ Community
23. 50:55Concerns About Pedophilia
24. 53:31The Appropriateness of Drag Queen Storytime for Kids
25. 54:45Legislation Protecting Kids from Drag Shows in Texas
26. 56:32Why Drag is an Issue Now
27. 57:36The Actions of Parents
28. 1:02:18Age Requirements for Attending Drag Shows
29. 1:03:54Parents' Difficulties Avoiding Drag in Pop Culture
30. 1:06:24Gender Modification: What if You're Wrong?
31. 1:08:05Public Schools: a Battleground for the Future
32. 1:10:34An Appropriate Way to Teach Kids
33. 1:13:26Loving One Another
34. 1:15:28Closing Comments with Bryan Slayton