About this episode

Stephanie Miller explores Dolly Parton's legacy as a counter to right-wing hypocrisy with guests John Fugelsang and John Pavlovitz.

How did a country music icon become the ultimate antidote to right-wing hypocrisy? Stephanie Miller takes a look at the profound legacy of Dolly Parton—a powerhouse of radical empathy, literacy, and LGBTQ+ advocacy—and taking aim at the MAGA crowd trying to co-opt her image while fighting everything she stands for. Joined by John Fugelsang and John Pavlovitz, this episode dives headfirst into the ridiculousness of modern politics with sharp commentary, personal stories, and genuine heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Miller

Guests: John Fugelsang, John Pavlovitz

Topics covered

• Dolly Parton
• politics
• LGBTQ+ advocacy
• right-wing hypocrisy
• comedy
• commentary

Keywords

• Dolly Parton
• politics
• LGBTQ+ advocacy
• right-wing hypocrisy
• comedy
• commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MAGA

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