A Galaxy Not So Far Away.

from A Stone in the Shoe Podcast Hosted by John Pebble

What happens when a galactic political thriller from 2005 becomes a roadmap for 21st-century authoritarianism? In this episode, I dive into the unsettling parallels between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and the second Trump presidency. From weaponised chaos to institutional erosion, the saga of Chancellor Palpatine’s quiet coup offers a masterclass in how democracies unravel, one crisis at a time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpebble.substack.com

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