Topic: Miss Dc

2 chapters across the catalog

Cissexist Hxstory
Episode 832 2:45:09 - 2:51:15

832: Cissexist Hxstory

Deshauna Barber, Militarism in Beauty Pageants

Miss District of Columbia, Deshauna Barber, won the Miss USA title after answering a question about the Pentagon opening combat jobs to women. Barber, an active-duty Army officer, emphasized that "gender does not limit us" in the military. The hosts suggest the pageant had a "hidden agenda" to promote militarism and recruitment, noting the high-tension music that played during her final segment.

LaGarde's List
Episode 450 4:35 - 6:03

450: LaGarde's List

Washington D.C. Motel, Pajamas, Public Perception

Adam Curry recounts an experience staying at a motel in Washington D.C. while supporting Miss Mickey at the Emerge Art Fair. He describes going to a restaurant in his pajamas and receiving "stink eye" from international tourists. The story emphasizes the casual nature of his stay compared to the formal environment of the capital.