In this episode, we explore George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four and provide a powerful analysis of Orwell’s life, anti-totalitarian views, and commitment to democratic socialism, offering a deeper understanding of the author’s radical politics. We’ll discuss the argument that Nineteen Eighty-Four serves as a warning against authoritarianism, propaganda, and state manipulation of reality—issues that remain strikingly relevant today. Additionally, we dive into the novel’s darker themes, including memory, language, and the crushing impact of totalitarian regimes on love, rebellion, and the nature of truth.