2: Cops in Pride, Dune, and Flying Taxis

This week we chat about cops in pride, abortion rights, Dune, the politics of assimilation, Olivia Rodrigo, and flying taxis. It’s a big one, so buckle in. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:“Dune” and the Delicate Art of Making Fictional Languages | The New YorkerThe novel ‘Dune’ had deep Islamic influences. The movie erases them. | Washington PostCreating the Music of the Na’vi in James Cameron’s Avatar: An Ethnomusicologist’s Role | Ethnomusicology ReviewDune movie: Is HBO’s 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s book a white savior narrative?Nikki Haley’s South Asian HeritageCity of Melbourne | Cool RoutesKamala Harris called for a Gaza cease-fire. Here's what we know about the talks : NPRWhy has Anthony Albanese been referred to the ICC over Gaza?Irony of a Faggot Policeman | OverlandAustralia building air traffic control system for drones ahead of influx of ‘flying taxis’ | The GuardianWe hope you loved the pod, hosted by your fave personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. Join us in ​Paying the Rent​.