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Would the rules of Game of Thrones fly in real life? Laura Hudson and Spencer Ackerman put the show's social, political, and military themes to the test. Presented by WIRED.

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    • May 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Liberal Wheel: GoT S8 E6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 55:24


    So, in the final analysis, what did Game of Thrones mean? wHAt dID It mEAn

    I Got Horses In The Back: GoT S8 E5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 59:25


    Women rulers, amirite? Just imagine if these guys actually made Confederate.

    The Wheel Wins: GoT S8 S4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 41:32


    The Targaryen Revolution is revealed as just more weak liberalism. If that's not enough, there's also widespread misogyny! RIP Spencer's dog.

    Northern Carbon Sequestration: GoT S8 E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 40:47


    Beware! Spoilers in the introduction, also the onslaught of zombies. And RIP the climate change metaphor

    Episode Sixty-Nine: GoT S8 E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 65:06


    What do we do say to the God of Sex? Today. Meanwhile, someone has to bang Tyrion before his centrism dooms the Targaryen Revolution.

    Requiem for a Targaryen Reign of Terror: GoT S8 E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 52:46


    A respect for the potency of tradition risks strangling the Targaryen-Stark alliance in its bed. Cersei, as those backed by capital will, pursues the politics of ensuring she and her dynasty die last. These dragons should have been guillotines. Laura Hudson and Spencer Ackerman explore.

    Beto With Dragons: GoT Season 8 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 46:26


    We’re confused about what exactly this hoped-for Targaryen Restoration is about, politically. And is Game of Thrones, like, good anymore? Laura Hudson and Spencer Ackerman preview the political and social themes fueling the forthcoming final season of Game of Thrones.

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