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In this episode, Virgil and Bob discuss “The King’s Shadow Has No Limits,” unpacking Davidson’s portrayal of empire in decline and the quiet, unsettling ways power manifests among the poor, the faithful, and the forgotten. They explore the story’s historical texture, its use of religious ritual and civic tradition, and the unsettling ambiguity at its core. The conversation touches on themes of identity, sacrifice, political decay, and the blurred boundary between ruler and subject—along with why this story feels both ancient and eerily modern.

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