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PopCon #35: Dune: Part Two

Explore the complexities and themes of Dune: Part Two in an episode FULL of spoilers!

PopCon #34: Google’s Systemically Racist AI

Google’s Gemini has come under fire for systemically racist programing. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as we ask the AI our own questions and test just how racist it is taught to be.

PopCon #33: Not All Oppressed Groups Are Created Equal

Oppressor vs. oppressed groups are a hallmark of Marxist ideology. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they dig into how this idea has been permeating Western culture at an alarming rate.

PopCon #32: Where Have All the Villains Gone?

An unnerving trend has arisen in modern films: the lines between good and evil have blurred, and the villain has become more relatable and often even lovable.

PopCon #31: Adaptations. Blasphemy, or Praise?

Join us as we explore several examples of “done right” or “done left” movie remakes and adaptations.

PopCon #30: Spy Games, Football Games, Video Games

An update on Dr. K and his run-in with Chinese spies, Taylor Swift with her anti-MAGA NFL season, and Ubisoft’s “you will own nothing and be happy” proclamation.

PopCon #29: Dr. K’s Piano vs. CCP in London

Dr. K’s run-in with a group of Chinese nationals waving communist flags has gone viral.

PopCon #28: Netflix’s Series ‘The Crown’ and the British Monarchy

Explore why the show is so popular, why the Royals have such a grip on both Americans and Brits, and what the role of a monarchy is in the modern world.

PopCon #27: Movies to See in 2024

Join our hosts Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they cover upcoming movies for the year.

PopCon #26: 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up

A lot happened in 2023. Take a look back with our hosts and consider what we’ve got planned ahead for Season 2 in 2024.

PopCon #25: Daily Wire’s Movie ‘Lady Ballers’

The Daily Wire is calling their new movie Lady Ballers the most triggering movie of the decade.

PopCon #24: Napoleon

Ridley Scott’s newest film “Napoleon” is the eagerly anticipated portrayal of one of history’s most dynamic characters.

PopCon #23: Big Tech Pirates Your Life

Explore the implications of Meta’s latest gadget along with topics surrounding Big Tech, personal data, and the right to privacy.

PopCon #22: Hollywood and Disney’s Growing List of Challengers

Which new companies will fill the gap that woke ideology has left in the entertainment industry?

PopCon #21: Peterson Academy and the Rise of Alternative Education

The current state of both public education and higher education is troubling, and alternatives seem to be gaining popularity.

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