Ep #18: Krennic vs Tarkin

Cabinet appointments, promotions, and castings...oh my! In this
episode of Beltway Banthas, we discuss competitions for power
taking place in both Star Wars and our own universe. Stephen and
Swara discuss Rogue One’s embroilment in real world politics, the
“controversy” it generated and the potential impact on its success.
Next we dive into a discussion of how President Elect Trump is
going about choosing members of his cabinet, and how some of it
reminds us of the rat race within the Empire. We also discuss the
latest canon novel Catalyst, its implications for the wider story
of Rogue One, and how we both have a new favorite villain in Orson
Krennic.