• A new memoir from Ira Madison III is more than just 'Pure Innocent Fun'

  • Feb 19 2025
  • Length: 9 mins
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A new memoir from Ira Madison III is more than just 'Pure Innocent Fun'

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  • TV writer, culture critic and podcast host Ira Madison III was not just one of the only Black students at his high school, he was also one of the only gay kids. In his new memoir, Pure Innocent Fun, Madison writes about how cultural artifacts became more than just a source of entertainment - they became a way to feel connected to others. In today's episode, Madison speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about growing up without many queer adults to turn to, and how Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a way for young queer kids to feel seen.

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