S2E6. Politics and Social Issues (Or, Who Has the Energy to be a Teacher and a Spy at the Same Time?)
In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) talk about writing about politics or social issues in fanfiction. They chat about the ins and outs of building a fictional political system, the challenges in making sense of canon, and the ethics of tackling more controversial topics. They also touch on art being a medium for social justice and political dissent, and discuss whether we think artists have a duty to be politically engaged.
This week, we mention:
- Fics: castlesby pebblysand, Merry Men by copper_dust, the fault in faulty manufacturingby pebblysand
- Books: Animal Farmby George Orwell
- Other media: Hamilton, The West Wing, The Good Wife, Election
Your recommendations for this week are:
- Cologne by Ben Folds
- Child of a Dream by Valerio Manfredi
- Lily Allen talking about politics
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