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Broadway's Blacklash

August 05, 2025 • Corey Strong • Season 3 • Episode 22

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In this episode of The Corey Pod, Corey discusses the backlash against Billy Porter's portrayal of the Emcee in Cabaret, exploring themes of racial representation in theater and media. He reflects on the implications of reinterpretation of classic roles by artists of color and critiques the advertising strategies of brands like American Eagle. The conversation emphasizes the responsibility of content creators to address social issues and the need for a deeper understanding of race and performance in contemporary society.

Chapters:

00:05 Billy Porter's Controversial Role in Cabaret
09:19 The Impact of Racial Dynamics in Theater
18:15 Advertising and Cultural Representation
25:16 What We Can Do

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