Trump Goes on Down to South Park Edition
On this week’s show: the retrofuturism of Fantastic Four: First Steps, the global phenomenon that is KPop Demon Hunters, and the politically explosive premiere of the new season of South Park.
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Show Notes
On this week’s show, Dana, Steve and guest host Nitish Pahwa summon their critical superpowers to assess Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. Can the charms of Pedro Pascal and company mixed with a Jetsons-style retrofuturism energize this long-troubled comic book IP? They discuss.
Next, they’re joined by Euny Hong, author of The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture, to unpack why KPop Demon Hunters is such a record-breaking hit. Finally, they revisit a little town called South Park to talk about the long-running animated series’ latest episode which brutally satirizes President Trump.
In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel takes a look at the confusing messaging in advertisements for A.I. products.
Endorsements:
Nitish - The music of the late, great musical satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer, who recently passed. His archive is available for free at tomlehrersongs.com.
Steve - The great spy thriller The Spy Who Came In From The Cold by John le Carré.
Dana - Tim Maia's irresistible "Do Leme Ao Pontal."
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