25 episodes
Social Science Fiction Steve Michaels
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A weekly podcast that examines the politics of nerd fiction. What can political science teach us about our favorite sci-fi settings? Listen to find out. New episodes every Tuesday morning.
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The Politics of Star Wars with Stephen Kent
Back from hiatus with a special episode. I'm joined by Stephen Kent of the Beltway Banthas podcast and Right Now with Stephen Kent on YouTube. We talk growing up with Star Wars, the fandom, and the politics of a galaxy far, far away.
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Analyzing the Empire: Authoritarianism in Star Wars
A discussion of the politics of the Empire. What sort of leader is Palpatine? How does he stay in power? What does the Empire have in common with Syria? Also, my plans for the upcoming year.
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More Thoughts on Cyberpunk
A short episode this week as I take some time to enjoy the holiday season. Some more thoughts on Cyberpunk and the controversy surrounding its release.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Is This Our Political Future?
I had to talk about Cyberpunk 2077. A discussion of the setting of Cyberpunk 2077 and my first impression of the game.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender, V for Vendetta, The Dark Knight and More: The Fiction of the Bush-era
A discussion of how the George W. Bush administration, 9/11, and the War in Iraq influenced fiction of the time. Topics include Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Dark Knight, The 4400, V for Vendetta, 300, and Black Summer.
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Game of Thrones and Political Legitimacy
Power, authority, and legitimacy as portrayed in A Song of Ice and Fire. Does power reside where men believe it resides?