In this episode of the Avatar Slang Podcast, I kick things off with what I’ve been reading and playing lately—Go Go Power Rangers, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and One World Under Doom. From there, I get into how libraries are real-world socialism in action and how folks love to throw around terms like capitalism and socialism without really understanding them.Then I break down how Marvel walked back Doom’s utopia just when it started making too much sense. It wasn’t the system that failed—it was the power trip.I also talk about Gavin Newsom, whether he’s actually progressive or just smooth with the game. And to close things out, I show love to Amanda Seales for calling out the tired “Black victimhood” narrative and flipping it into a real conversation about accountability and systems.It’s all about how comics and politics are more connected than we think.
0:00 – Opening Thoughts
3:00 – Power, Politics, and Profit
6:00 – Who’s Really in Charge?
9:00 – Comic Book Commentary Meets Real Life
12:00 – Doom’s Utopia
15:00 – Newsom, Narrative, and Neoliberalism
18:00 – Amanda Seales and Calling Out False Narratives
21:00 – Final Thoughts and Reflections
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