On episode 294 we discuss portrayals of the monarchy and the military in the TV shows Bridgerton, Riverdale and Good Trouble.
We also discuss Dylan Alcott and representation of people with disabilities, plus the documentary Disclosure (Netflix) on trans representation in pop culture. For more on trans issues and feminism, see this article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/18/there-is-so-much-more-for-us-to-worry-about-than-men-masquerading-as-women-to-access-single-sex-spaces
Another thing we cover is the movie You People (Netflix) and critiques of Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility. For more on these critiques, check out this podcast episode: https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/428-no-crying-in-raceball-feat-jen-pan-61520
The Greens on addressing the housing crisis in Australia: https://greens.org.au/housing
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Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/
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For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2023/06/27/294/
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