5 - Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu

We eventually talk about 1983's Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith (after talking about Smith's batshit libertarian politics and other writings for 45 minutes). Topics include hard science fiction and its relationship with Star Wars, the secrets revealed by Smith about Brian Daley, how much of this Smith had written before he got the contract to write a Star Wars novel, and Donald Glover.  Content warnings include racism, misogyny, discussions of spousal abuse/intimate partner violence, and general physical violence.  -- MEDIA --