Tangent Episode #21

'The Imperial Sessions'

Conversations on Fascism & Media

New recurring series alert! And to kick off these series of conversations about Fascism in media I'm joined by returning guest (and my X-Men '97 Sessions Co-host) X of Words' Ash Alleyne to cover Lucasfilms' latest instalment to the Star Wars Saga and franchise: 'Andor'.

Created by Tony Gilroy, it is a prequel to the film Rogue One (2016) following thief-turned-rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative five years that lead to the events of the film. The show stars Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgard, Genevieve O'Reilly and Denise Gough.

If you're less familiar with the nuances of the Star Wars saga + haven't watched Andor Season 2 we kept the conversation spoiler free and relatively beginner friendly so don't hesitate to hit play!

+ Find out how we fit the following in

• Fascism in storytelling and fiction
• Revolutionary stories by Corporate entities
• How we discuss stories 'relevant to our times'
• Dissonance
• "Star Wars for Adults"
• The different strains of Star Wars
• The perfect fantasy weapon
• Manufactured catharsis
• The mundanity of fascism
• Rebels, revolutionaries and terrorists
• Imperialism, colonialism & The Empire
• The Acolyte
• Andor
• Mononymous
• Shout out to Rachel Zegler
• Democracy LATER
• Space Miami
• Why I hate sand
• Judas in Jedha
• Luther, Maarva and Mon
• Ash vs Khaliden (continued)
• LIES! DECEPTIONS!
• No but really, why is everyone wearing a kimono?

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Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

All videos edited by Victor Alexander.

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