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In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-sy ...  Show more

In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Princess Leia is captured by the Empire. As Darth Vader tries to extract information about the Rebel Alliance, R2D2 and C3PO attempt a daring escape with the secret plans to destroy the Empire's ultimate weapon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Rey, Finn, and BB-8 are on the run from the First Order with part of a top-secret map that leads to Luke Skywalker! Listen along to see what happens to the heroes as they run into Chewbacca, Han Solo, Poe, and other members of the New Republic. For more magical Disney stories, vi ...  Show more

On this episode, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years. Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr. Storytellers: Dame Wilburn confuses a man in a costu ...  Show more

"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" (out now for $59.99, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, for ages 13-up) goes back to five years after the events of "Revenge of the Sith." As detailed in that film, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine (who was actually Darth Sidious and would become Emperor ...  Show more