What can a Star Wars series teach us about authoritarianism, resistance, and the state of democracy in America? In this episode of Footnotes, Jemar Tisby sits down with his friend and producer, Beau York, a man steeped in Star Wars lore. Together they explore how Andor—a show set in a galaxy far, far away—becomes an urgent mirror for our political present. They discuss the rise of empire, the courage of ordinary people, and the power of storytelling to stir the soul when facts fall flat. Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a student of history, or someone longing for hope in dark times, this episode is for you.***NOTE: This episode has spoilers.You can follow beau at instagram.com/incognitbeau and check out his new project at www.MidnightHTX.comCheck out Jemar's (spoiler free) Substack article: <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/jemartisby/p/why-you-should-be-watching-andor?r=dfab0&showWelcomeOnShare=false&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web" rel="nofollow">Why You Should Be Watching Andor Right Now</a>

What can a Star Wars series teach us about authoritarianism, resistance, and the state of democracy in America? In this episode of Footnotes, Jemar Tisby sits down with his friend and producer, Beau York, a man steeped in Star Wars lore. Together they explore how Andor—a show set in a galaxy far, far away—becomes an urgent mirror for our political present. T hey discuss the rise of empire, the courage of ordinary people, and the power of storytelling to stir the soul when facts fall flat. Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a student of history, or someone longing for hope in dark times, this episode is for you. ***NOTE: This episode has spoilers. You can follow beau at instagram.com/incognitbeau and check out his new project at www.MidnightHTX.com Check out Jemar's (spoiler free) Substack article: Why You Should Be Watching Andor Right Now

What can a Star Wars series teach us about authoritarianism, resistance, and the state of democracy in America?&nbsp;In this episode of&nbsp;Footnotes, Jemar Tisby sits down with his friend and producer, Beau York, a man steeped in Star Wars lore. Together they explore how&nbsp;Andor—a show set in a galaxy far, far away—becomes an urgent mirror for our political present. They discuss the rise of empire, the courage of ordinary people, and the power of storytelling to stir the soul when facts fall flat.&nbsp;Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a student of history, or someone longing for hope in dark times, this episode is for you.***NOTE: This episode has spoilers.You can follow beau at instagram.com/incognitbeau and check out his new project at www.MidnightHTX.comCheck out Jemar's (spoiler free) Substack article:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/jemartisby/p/why-you-should-be-watching-andor?r=dfab0&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why You Should Be Watching&nbsp;Andor&nbsp;Right Now</a>

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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of The Witness, Inc. an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.

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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer. Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of The Witness, Inc. an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.

News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of&nbsp;The Color of Compromise&nbsp;and the award-winning&nbsp;How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of&nbsp;The Witness, Inc.&nbsp;an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as&nbsp;The Atlantic, the&nbsp;Washington Post, and the&nbsp;Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.

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