Ep #22: Don't Tax My Trade Routes Bro

This week Stephen and Swara discuss the key points of the article
“Star Wars Politics Part Two: The Right Side Strikes Back.” How
does the franchise reach out to and inspire conservative audiences?
Did Star Wars take any inspiration from family values, limited
government, and other issues on the political right? Also on this
weeks jam packed episode: We connect with our friend Michael
O’Connor (@oconnoblog) on his article “Phantom Menaces: Star Wars
Tribalism.” We also discuss the Women’s March and the presence of
Princess/General Leia on the resistance and feminist signs, the new
Episode VIII title The Last Jedi and much more. This extra long
episode of Beltway Banthas is one you won't want to miss. Piece by
Becky Sharp: https://www.retrozap.com/star-wars-politics-right/
Tribalism by Mike O Connor:
https://www.retrozap.com/star-wars-tribalism/ We are going to be
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