Accio Politics

Mar 26, 2018

Adri and Erin discuss the politics of consent in Chamber of Secrets, especially when it comes to Tom Riddle’s use of Ginny as a vessel for his means. Can Harry also be a non-consenting part of this equation? This episode’s current event is brought to you by Katy Perry and her breach of consent with an American Idol...

Mar 19, 2018

Let’s talk about how expectations set rules, policy, and temper behaviors. We see how expectations touch everyone from Harry to Professor Lockhart. The politics of expectations made us think about the Donald Trump/Kim Jong Un talks:

Mar 12, 2018

This week, we’re talking about Magical Creatures in the Harry Potter universe. How are they seen by wizards? How do they see wizards? This politic made us think about how we treat animals in America, and how lobbyists can regulate animal cruelty:

Mar 5, 2018

What is persecution really about? Can just about anyone be persecuted? Are we swept away by mob mentality? Join us as we untangle pure blood wizards in the wizarding world and how they relate to white people feeling persecuted in Trump’s America: