Bonus Sample #257 The Fascist Hobbit and the Conservatism of Storytelling

Original Air Date: 10-12-22 Today, I am talking with Amanda, Deon and Erin. We discuss: - The new fascist party running Italy and their love of Lord of the Rings - "The Jay Principle" which has something to do with people liking stories they shouldn't - How to write progressive stories   Join our Discord community!   References: Hobbits and the Hard Right: How Fantasy Inspires Italy's Potential New Leader  Why liberals love "Downton Abbey" - Salon  Downton Abbey–Why We Love Rich Aristocrats  "50 Fantasy & Science Fiction Works That Socialists Should Read" by China Miéville Tolkien and race      Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft  Contact me directly at [email protected]  Review the show on Apple Podcasts!