Politics and a Movie

WonkaVision, WonkaMobile, WonkaVator, WonkaBoat, he names more things after himself than BatMan! How is this movie like Friday the 13th? Tune in and see! Or, er, hear. This episode is worth it, but long. Wait! Strike that, reverse it.

Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers?

Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some.

Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga!

Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate!

We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means!

Learn about how politicians can be as sneaky as a salamander, and then prepare to learn how this 90's movie created so many catch phrases! Take notes, you will be tested!

Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable!

Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic!

Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view!