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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.
Analyzing the Empire: Authoritarianism in Star Wars
Social Science Fiction
28 minutes
4 years ago
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.
Social Science Fiction
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.
