The Palpatine Doctrine - Dem and GOP Platforms
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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Roberto and Paula come back onboard to discuss the conventions and what it's been like organizing in Florida, and how to find Joy in such a politically tumultuous time. Come for the Prequel love, stay for a message from the Hell's Angels! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: Show Notes:
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We are All Venezuela - Elections and Bad Choices
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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés takes time to explore the recent election results in his home coutnry of Venezuela. What seems like a slam dunk issue in the US actually has multiple shades of complexity. Just like the choice between Valorum and Palpatine, Venezuela's political future won't be solved even with this election. Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: Show Notes:
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The Chevron Manuever - SCOTUS, Regulations, and YOU
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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we're back to exploring political news through the Star Wars lens and you voted on threads to discuss SCOTUS overturning Chevron. Join Andrés as we look at Star Wars canon and Visions to see how governments without fear of pesky regulations can lead to detrimental or positive outcomes depending on who is filing the suit and which regulation is targeted. Come for the Visions love, stay for an Olympic story! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Show Notes:
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Boycott PEN America - Ft. Daniel José Older
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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now that our Acolyte reviews are over, we have special guest and Luminous author Daniel José Older on to discuss the organically created boycott of PEN America. We talk about the importance of organizations in creating change, why speaking up matters, and how organizing is a creative process. Come for the Acolyte thoughts, stay for a history lesson with swear words! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitter: Website: Show Notes:
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Acolytes of Sithty - Finale Ft. Arezou Amin
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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week marks the end of our Acolyte coverage with friend of the pod Arezou Amin! We've come a long way with such a nuanced show and the finale does not disappoint as a critque on the Jedi and the ways in which their rigidity informs their downfall. Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Show Notes
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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 7 with Jessica McNair
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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Our penultimate review of The Acolyte is here, and we have a flashback to cover with a new friend of the pod, Jessica McNair! Andrés and Jessica chat about the diversity of show types in the current canon from Ahsoka to Andor and Mandalorian to The Acolyte before discussing the new flashback and how it creates nuance in a Galaxy Far Far Away. Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Show Notes:
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The Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 6 with Jeff Cagle
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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is joined by the Imperial Talker, Jeff Cagle, and the two sit down to talk about the incredible aftermath of an eventful lightsaber battle that is Episode 6. We talk about Vernestra's intimate call with a Senator, Qimir's unreliable seduction, and how structuring a relationship off of Reylo could be the misdirect of the year. Come for The Acolyte, stay for the nine-egg stew! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Jeff: Show Notes:
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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 5 with Peter
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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hang out with Peter of Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons - A Creative Writing Podcast to discuss Episode 5 of The Acolyte, Night. We learn who the Dark Sider is, and pour one out for the Jedi lost on Khofar. Come for the TV review, stay for the Trooper Trouble Trivia! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Show Notes:
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Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire - Dr. Chris Kempshall
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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a step back from our Acolyte reviews to discuss Beaumont Kin's historical and sociopolitical analysis of Palpatine's Galactic Empire. Come for the recognition of Alderaan as a genocide, stay for the horrendous PR conversation that ensues. Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Website: Show Notes:
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Defy The Storm Review - Ft. Arezou Amin
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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now at the midpoint of our Acolyte reviews, we wanted to take a step back and look at how Vernestra got where she did in the show by reviewing Defy the Storm which means Arezou is back on board to share insight, theories, and generally freak out about the Ro family. Come for the High Republic, stay for the most unhinged ex-Jedi's tea time! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Arezou: , , Show Notes:
info_outlineWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Our penultimate review of The Acolyte is here, and we have a flashback to cover with a new friend of the pod, Jessica McNair! Andrés and Jessica chat about the diversity of show types in the current canon from Ahsoka to Andor and Mandalorian to The Acolyte before discussing the new flashback and how it creates nuance in a Galaxy Far Far Away.
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