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From Buffy to Mariah, pop culture got Ira Madison III through his teens

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with cultural critic, TV writer and podcast host Ira Madison III about his new memoir, Pure Innocent Fun.



Ira Madison III's memoir, "Pure Innocent Fun," explores the role pop culture played in his coming-of-age experience during his teenage years. He credits shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and artists like Mariah Carey with providing him with solace, understanding, and a sense of community during a formative and often challenging period of his life.

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