This episode we will be reading "Animal Farm" by George Orwell.
In this episode, Kristen and Summer tackle George Orwell’s Animal Farm, breaking down its powerful allegory, sharp satire, and eerie modern relevance. They explore the novel’s themes of power, corruption, and propaganda, drawing connections between Orwell’s vision and today’s world. With their usual mix of thoughtful analysis and humor, they reflect on the story’s lasting impact and why it remains a must-read decades after its publication.
Next episode we will be reading "The Stranger" by Albert Camus.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.