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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    ‘The thing I’m most proud of’: Wilson Cruz on ‘My So-Called Life’

    The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Aug 27, 2024 • 1 min read

    The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez.

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      Wilson Cruz

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Harris’ momentum post-DNC, professional whistleblows, Wilson Cruz
    1. 0:00Can Democrats turn vibes into votes?
    2. 10:10Whistleblowing is making one man millions of dollars
    3. 22:15‘The thing I’m most proud of’: Wilson Cruz on ‘My So-Called Life’You’re reading this
    4. 39:40Troubled Britpop band Oasis reunites for 2025 tour
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