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What Did Starship Troopers Teach Us About Fascism?

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In our third episode looking at fascism in media, we hone in the 1997 military/sci-fi flick Starship Troopers. Everyone fights, no one quits! Harrison and Donovan take apart the film as a work of propaganda and ask whether or not it's entirely successful.

What did Star Trek teach about Fascism?

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Don and Harry watch two episodes of the 1960s Star Trek series to continue their discussion on media and fascism: Mirror, Mirror and Patterns of Force! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!

Had Media Properly Educated Us on Fascism?

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This week the guys discuss education on the history of fascism, and how that's been reflected in media over the past century. To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!

How Do We Contend with Trump Voter Regret?

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Donovan and Harrison discuss the scandal concerning Trump and the Epstein Files, and what the best response is for voters who express remorse voting in the 2024 election. To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!

What's the Deal with Superman: The Animated Series?

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During the hype for the 2025 Superman movie directed by James Gunn, Don takes the opportunity to discuss his feelings on the 1996 animated adaptation of the Man of Steel, and why it goes underdiscussed compared to other Superman media! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!

How Do We Battle American Fascism?

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Don and Harry discuss the last 100 days under Trump's Second Administration, and how best to combat it and protect democracy. To write in, e-mail at [email protected].

Why We Love Women in Action (or do we?)

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The guys discuss the subgenre of women in action, working to deconstruct where the interest comes from and why it's not automatic to everyone else! To e-mail, write in at [email protected]!

How Do We Stop the Infighting?

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If there's a silver lining to the Trump administration, it's how galvanizing it can be for the opposition. Not everyone cares about everything, but pretty much everyone hates that guy and his weird friends. Now is the time for all of us across the left side of the political spectrum to come together -- but that's no easy task. This week, the guys discuss the rifts within the Democratic Party, and how they've navigated the ideological breaks with their own respective communities.

What is the Current Cultural Status of Star Wars? (Guest Starring Bertone!)

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Josh joins the guys to discuss the Star Wars franchise post-2015 Disney buyout! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!

How Did the Internet React to Breaking Bad? (Feat. Trevor!)

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Trevor returns to discuss the internet's reaction to Breaking Bad! To send an e-mail, write in at [email protected]!

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