Not At The Dinner Table

In this episode, we discuss the politics and spectacle of Taylor Swift and all of the poets she tortures on the way (?) The successes, dangers, and ups and downs of her career and platform. We also discuss the musical biopic trend and its many facts and fictions. Thanks for tuning in!

In this, our 50th episode!!!! We talk about the history and politics of country music over the past 100 years and the good, bad, and ugly of race, politics, and country music. Also we talk about a massive sci fi Movie that’s not Dune (we swear). Thank you for 4 years and 50 episodes of conversations and growth!!!

In this episode we dig into the politics and religion of DUNE both the books and the movies and all they have to say to our current political climate. Thanks for listening!

In this most special episode we share the dinner table with Destyn Land to talk about masculinity. He creates content about rethinking manhood and shares so many insightful thoughts and stories about the way faith and politics intersect with masculinity. Also the highest recommend in movie corner history! Thanks for listening!

In this special episode, we have Chloe Guillot on to talk about their journey of activism for and with the LGBTQ+ community at Christian universities. We also talk about the most popular movie from last year with all its triumphs and limitations. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we have Benjamin Donaldson on the show to talk about the journey of leaving Christianity. We also discuss an excellent movie with branching timelines. Listen to the end for a special song from Benjamin!

In this episode, we talk with our friend Jesse Brown, a local recently elected Indianapolis City County Council member! We get to explore Jesse’s motivations, how he ran his campaign, and practical ways we can all make a difference in our communities. We also explore the latest Scorsese movie in the McManus Movie Corner. Thanks for listening! To learn more about Jesse, visit www.jesseforindy.com

In this follow-up episode to last week, we explore further the history of Israel and Palestine from World War 2 til present day. Patrick shared some of his knowledge and information to further demystify recent and past history in the Middle East. Thanks for listening! Show citations: -The Palestine-Israel Conflict: A Basic Introduction by Gregory Harms & Todd Ferry

-The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mearsheimer & Stephen Walt

-When the Rain Returns: Toward Justice and Reconciliation in Palestine and Israel, published by the American Friends Service Committee

-https://world101.cfr.org/understanding-international-system/conflict/israeli-palestinian-conflict-timeline

In this premier episode of season 4, we begin a conversation on the history of the geographical regions of the world known as Israel and Palestine today. Patrick helps to use his political science knowledge to demystify the context of recent events in the Middle East. This is the first of two parts, so make sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of the conversation. Thanks for listening! Show citations: -The Palestine-Israel Conflict: A Basic Introduction by Gregory Harms & Todd Ferry

-The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mearsheimer & Stephen Walt

-When the Rain Returns: Toward Justice and Reconciliation in Palestine and Israel, published by the American Friends Service Committee

-https://world101.cfr.org/understanding-international-system/conflict/israeli-palestinian-conflict-timeline

With a new movie out, everyone is suddenly talking about human trafficking. We wanted to add some helpful insight and explore what the reality of human trafficking is today and what we can do about it, apart from political weaponry and Hollywood profiteering. Please look into Rapha International and International Justice Mission as further resources! Article quotes from Rapha: https://rapha.org/blog/sound-of-freedom-statement Article quoted on Sound of Freedom: https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2023/07/25/robert-gehrke-tim-ballards-story/