Get teased re. Mark and Wes's post-finale, spoiler-filled continuation of the discussion of the show. How does its conclusion affect its overall political message? Does it make sense to be performing feminist critiques on a show based on the premise of people murdering each other for power? To hear the full discussion, become a PEL Citizen or $5 Patreon supporter. For more Continue Reading …
Ep. 216 Follow-Up: Reflections on the End of Game of Thrones (Citizens Only)
Mark and Wes continue discussion of the TV show on the morning after its 5/19/19 finale. Listen to our ep. 216 first. Yes, of course this is now full of spoilers. How does the end of the show affect its overall political message? Was it really (as George R.R. Martin depicted) about the irreducible complexity of politics (given that any character named or unnamed can actually Continue Reading …
Episode 216: Game of Thrones’ Fantasy Politics
Discussing the TV show (2011–2019) based on the books by George R.R. Martin. What's the role of a mass-consumed fantasy series in today's society? Is it our "fantasy" to have all these horrible things happen to us? Is this an edifying prompt to engage in public moral thinking, or a spectacular distraction of the kind that those Marxist theorists keep warning us Continue Reading …