We are very excited to be joined by some special guests as we break down the presence and efficacy of comedy in the era of Donald Trump. Kelsey Goldberg is a writer, director, sketch comedian, and an organizer with the Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles chapter. She can be found on Twitter @KelseyFGold. Leann Bowen is a writer for the show DEAR WHITE PEOPLE and a DSA-LA organizer. She can be found on Twitter @Leann_Bowen.

We couldn't help ourselves. It's been awhile, so IN THE CROSSHAIRS is going to ride the wave of the zeitgeist and unpack the seventh season of GAME OF THRONES for our blazing reintroduction to the airwaves.

In this episode of IN THE CROSSHAIRS, our beloved video game nerds will be going toe-to-toe in the ring debating whether or not e-sports should be regarded on the same level as traditionally understood sports.

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In this bonus episode of IN THE CROSSHAIRS, we dish you the scoop on the highlights, low points, and notable trends of 2017 gaming as experienced thus far.

In this episode of IN THE CROSSHAIRS, we discuss the cultural phenomenon and impact of Let's Play, a popular YouTube format wherein you watch an internet personality play and comment on a video game.

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The Let's Play Archive: https://lparchive.org/

Skip Rogers, world video game champion, "How to Score More Points on Nintendo Games": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW4Mml0UYWI

In this episode of IN THE CROSSHAIRS, we’ll be exploring the ethics of adaptation using the writings of famous French film theorist and critic André Bazin.

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In this episode of IN THE CROSSHAIRS, we'll be diving deep into Netflix's secret viewership data and how it affects creators and consumers.

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In the inaugural episode of IN THE CROSSHAIRS, we'll be exploring whether or not it's important to seek out independent art.

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