In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Andor Season 2 Analysis: Power, Propaganda, & Politics (Special Guest Stephen Kent)
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With Andor Season 2 now complete, Road to Rebellion takes a powerful turn into the heart of what makes this series so resonant — its politics. Join hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke as they welcome author and political commentator Stephen Kent (How The Force Can Fix The World, Geeky Stoics) for a provocative, full-spoiler conversation about liberty, resistance, and the cost of rebellion in the galaxy far, far away.
They’ll break down the political philosophies behind Andor's key players — from Mon Mothma’s Senate speech and Luthen’s moral tradeoffs, to the Empire’s bureaucratic machine and the chilling cover-up on Ghorman. How does Andor mirror real-world regimes, propaganda, and moral compromise? What can we learn from it about courage, truth, and fighting authoritarianism — both in fiction and reality?
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They’ll break down the political philosophies behind Andor's key players — from Mon Mothma’s Senate speech and Luthen’s moral tradeoffs, to the Empire’s bureaucratic machine and the chilling cover-up on Ghorman. How does Andor mirror real-world regimes, propaganda, and moral compromise? What can we learn from it about courage, truth, and fighting authoritarianism — both in fiction and reality?
📞 Want to be part of the finale? Call 504-321-1501 to leave a voicemail for next week’s fan Q&A episode!
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🌌 Part of the SSWNetwork | YouTube.com/@TheSSWNetwork | @TheSSWNetwork
Connect with us:
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Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast
Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork
Voicemail: 504-321-1501 Join this channel to get access to perks: / @thesswnetwork
Don't miss out on the excitement! Join us as we explore the galaxy together.
(c) 2025 Pete in the Seat Studios
400 episodes
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With Andor Season 2 now complete, Road to Rebellion takes a powerful turn into the heart of what makes this series so resonant — its politics. Join hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke as they welcome author and political commentator Stephen Kent (How The Force Can Fix The World, Geeky Stoics) for a provocative, full-spoiler conversation about liberty, resistance, and the cost of rebellion in the galaxy far, far away.
They’ll break down the political philosophies behind Andor's key players — from Mon Mothma’s Senate speech and Luthen’s moral tradeoffs, to the Empire’s bureaucratic machine and the chilling cover-up on Ghorman. How does Andor mirror real-world regimes, propaganda, and moral compromise? What can we learn from it about courage, truth, and fighting authoritarianism — both in fiction and reality?
📞 Want to be part of the finale? Call 504-321-1501 to leave a voicemail for next week’s fan Q&A episode!
🎧 Subscribe to Around the Galaxy on your favorite podcast app
🌌 Part of the SSWNetwork | YouTube.com/@TheSSWNetwork | @TheSSWNetwork
Connect with us:
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TikTok: @TheSSWNetwork
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Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSSWNetwork
Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast
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Voicemail: 504-321-1501 Join this channel to get access to perks: / @thesswnetwork
Don't miss out on the excitement! Join us as we explore the galaxy together.
(c) 2025 Pete in the Seat Studios
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They’ll break down the political philosophies behind Andor's key players — from Mon Mothma’s Senate speech and Luthen’s moral tradeoffs, to the Empire’s bureaucratic machine and the chilling cover-up on Ghorman. How does Andor mirror real-world regimes, propaganda, and moral compromise? What can we learn from it about courage, truth, and fighting authoritarianism — both in fiction and reality?
📞 Want to be part of the finale? Call 504-321-1501 to leave a voicemail for next week’s fan Q&A episode!
🎧 Subscribe to Around the Galaxy on your favorite podcast app
🌌 Part of the SSWNetwork | YouTube.com/@TheSSWNetwork | @TheSSWNetwork
Connect with us:
Website: TheSSWNetwork.com
TikTok: @TheSSWNetwork
Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork
Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSSWNetwork
Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast
Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork
Voicemail: 504-321-1501 Join this channel to get access to perks: / @thesswnetwork
Don't miss out on the excitement! Join us as we explore the galaxy together.
(c) 2025 Pete in the Seat Studios
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