The Politics of Watchmen
November 12, 2024
Drew Maxey, aka @drewxdeficit, joins Riki and Matthew to discuss the political messaging of Watchmen, what it means for us today, and why it is so often misunderstood.
Matthew Fox has been passionate about deep conversations about genre media since childhood, when watching the original Star Trek series with their mother often led to discussions about the ethical questions it raised.
Beyond podcasting, Matthew helps run a small nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers to computer science education for youth and also provides consulting services for nonprofits and small businesses.
Over time, their podcasting interests have expanded, launching a Star Wars-focused podcast in 2019 and frequently appearing as a guest or co-host on PandaVision and other shows. While ethical questions are not always the primary focus of their work, Matthew has a knack for finding them in nearly everything they watch.
They are the host and founder of both Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics on TruStory FM.
Drew Maxey, aka @drewxdeficit, joins Riki and Matthew to discuss the political messaging of Watchmen, what it means for us today, and why it is so often misunderstood.
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