Superhero Ethics

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Ep 7: Luke Cage & Identity, Part 1 Oct 04, 2016

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With the launch of Luke Cage, we talk about identity politics, and the signifcance of a black bulletproof hero for today's world.
We had a lot to say on the topic, so this is part 1 of 2.

Ep 6: Mind-reading with Dr. Greg Haley Sep 27, 2016

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Dr. Greg Haley, a lifelong fan with a doctorate in rhetoric and identity construction, joins us this week to talk about the ethics of mind-reading. Focus on Prof. X, the Jedi, and Babylon 5.

Ep 5: Who Can We Kill? Sep 14, 2016

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Do Chitari lives matter? Analyzing how superhero movies/TV shows justify who the heroes can kill, and how it relates to our own world.

Ep 4: El Mariachi & The Castle Aug 30, 2016

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This week Paul returns to talk about revenge. Why do we cheer when Inigo Montoya finally gives the six fingered man what he deserves, yet think Frank Castle is wrong in Daredevil? Major spoilers for Daredevil, Princess B

Ep3: Suicidal Villains Aug 25, 2016

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A deep dive into the new Suicide Squad movie, and how it breaks down the good guy/bad guy binary.

Ep 2: Who is my Batman? Part 2 Aug 22, 2016

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Part 2 of my discussion with Paul Christopher Hoppe about Batman

Ep 1: Who is my Batman? Part 1 Aug 18, 2016

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Our inaugural podcast is a discussion between myself and author and fellow superhero enthusiast, Paul Christopher Hoppe, about one of our favorite charecters- Batman. We cover Batman’s ideas about violence and killing,

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