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Encore Episode: Let's Obsess Over the Politics of Dune!
Encore Episode: Let's Obsess Over the Politics of Dune!
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45 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
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The long-awaited Dune sequel is in theaters now — and it's a huge hit. To celebrate, we're resurfacing one of our favorite episodes from the past. Is Dune a white savior fantasy? A subversive eco-parable? To find out, we talk to Haris Durrani, author of an influential essay about Dune.
Released:
Mar 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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