Tim, Keith, and Aaron return to give a review of Atlanta's surprising episode "Teddy Perkins." Along the way they discuss blackface, whiteface, Killer Mike's self-own, and how Atlanta's greatest strength (absurdity) is leading to missed storytelling opportunities.

Relevant Links:

‘Atlanta': 9 Teddy Perkins-Michael Jackson Parallels That Aren’t So Obvious

Jimmy Kimmel's Blackface Impression of Karl Malone

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Welcome the first episode of Low Key! Our first journey with the crew explores the key themes of Marvel's Black Panther that went unnoticed. For example, is there a such thing as a good ethnostate? How does vibranium work as an allegory to Silicon Valley's pillage of African cobalt? Why do many people believe Eric Killmonger is more empathetic than T'Challa?

We dive into that and more in this premiere episode!

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