Drag queen Trixie Mattel has a new holiday album — but think Halloween, not Christmas

NPR | By Rachel Martin

Published October 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM EDT

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer questions about topics we don't always talk about. Drag queen Trixie Mattel reflects on whether competition has been a positive or negative force in her life.

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