Best Jason Weaver Podcasts (2024)

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Nora Stone, "How Documentaries Went Mainstream: A History, 1960-2022" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:08:59

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How Documentaries Went Mainstream: A History, 1960-2022 (Oxford University Press, 2023) provides a more comprehensive and meaningful periodization of the commercialization of documentary film. Although the commercial ascension of documentary films might seem meteoric, it is the culmination of decades-long efforts that have developed and fortified t…

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Katharine Sykes, "Symbolic Reproduction in Early Medieval England" (Oxford UP, 2024) 42:33

6m ago42:33

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Katharine Sykes joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Symbolic Representation in Early Medieval England (Oxford University Press, 2024). In the early Middle Ages, the conversion of the early English kingdoms acted as a catalyst for significant social and cultural change. One of the most visible of these changes was the introduction of a new …

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Laura Zurowski et al., "City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide" (History Press, 2024) 41:27

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In Pittsburgh, the elevation varies wildly, fluctuating 660 feet from highest to lowest points throughout the area and making it one of the hilliest cities in the United States. Throughout this unruly and physically challenging landscape, the city's first mass transportation system was built - a steadily expanding network of public stairways, local…

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"Calmness" in Devarim 35:55

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In this week's episode, Modya and David ponder the repetition that now unfolds in the Book of Deuteronomy (Devarim). As we read of Moses beginning to recount the travels of 40 years and the resistance of the Israelites, we look at the role of calmness in telling troubling stories about others, and challenging people to rise above their fears. Learn…

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Decoding the Academic Job Market 1:13:55

6m ago1:13:55

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When professor jobs are scarce and most academic jobs are temporary, what do you do if you still want to work on a campus? Can you make the leap to admin? How do you make the leap? Dr. Jacquelyn Ardam joins us to explain the hidden curriculum of the academic job market. She shares what helped her pivot roles from visiting professor to campus admini…

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Alice Mah, "Petrochemical Planet: Multiscalar Battles of Industrial Transformation" (Duke UP, 2023) 48:17

6m ago48:17

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Is a green future possible? In Petrochemical Planet: Multiscalar Battles of Industrial Transformation (Duke UP, 2023), Alice Mah, a Professor in Urban and Environmental Studies at the University of Glasgow examines the practices of the petrochemical industry, along with the communities living with, and resisting, its impact. Offering ethnographic a…

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Lio Mangubat, "Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period, 1565-1946" (Faction Press, 2024) 55:16

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Baseball’s introduction to the Philippines. The slot machine trade between Manila and Shanghai. A musical based extremely loosely on the life of the sultan of Sulu. These are just a few of the historical topics from Lio Mangubat’s Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period (Faction Press: 2024), a collection of 13 …

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Jacob Soll, "Free Market: The History of an Idea" (Basic Books, 2022) 1:29:37

6m ago1:29:37

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After two government bailouts of the American economy in less than twenty years, free market thought is due for serious reappraisal. Free Market: The History of an Idea (Basic Books, 2022) shows how the idea became so powerful, why it succeeded, and why it has failed so spectacularly. In 1990, the G7 Countries enjoyed 70 percent of world GDP. In th…

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Murad Khan Mumtaz, "Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800" (Brill, 2023) 32:40

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Islamic art is often misrepresented as an iconophobic tradition. As a result of this assumption, the polyvalence of figural artworks made for South Asian Muslim audiences has remained hidden in plain view. Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800 (Brill, 2023) situates manuscript illustrations and album paintings within c…

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Arthur Burns: “The smartest guy in the room” 47:38

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 3 (8/07/24) - Expectations for South Carolina Gamecocks 46:22

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The Afternoon Rush - Christopher Price - The best landing spot for Belichick is the Cowboys 12:46

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 2 (8/07/24) - Biggest takeaway from Panthers depth chart 40:48

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Reggie Walker - Bryce Young should be playing in the preseason 12:38

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 1 (8/07/24) - How much pressure is Dabo Swinney under this season 48:05

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Michael Felder - I'm buying NC State and Virginia Tech stock 14:44

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Al Wallace Show Podcast (8/07/24)- What to look for in the Panthers preseason opener 48:50

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Na'ou Liu, "Urban Scenes" (Cambria Press, 2023) 1:01:08

9m ago1:01:08

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"In this tango palace everything was swaying rhythmically to and fro, bodies of men and women, beams of colored light, brilliant wine glasses, red and green liquids, slender fingers, pomegranate-colored lips, and feverish eyes. Tables and chairs, together with the crowd of people, cast their reflections on the center of the shiny floor. Everyone wa…

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Andrew Denning, "Automotive Empire: How Cars and Roads Fueled European Colonialism in Africa" (Cornell UP, 2024) 1:12:38

9m ago1:12:38

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In Automotive Empire: How Cars and Roads Fueled European Colonialism in Africa (Cornell University Press, 2024), Dr. Andrew Denning uncovers how roads and vehicles began to transform colonial societies across Africa but rarely in the manner Europeans expected. Like seafaring ships and railroads, automobiles and roads were more than a mode of transp…

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Meet the New Host of "Madison's Notes" 13:10

9m ago13:10

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Who is the new host of Madison's Notes? Season 2 and 3 host Annika Nordquist interviews the host of Season 4, Laura Laurent. They chat about her background and the how the James Madison Program is the natural transition from the interdisciplinary spaces she has inhabited. During the episode, Laura notes the following book as particularly influentia…

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The Role of Psychoanalytic Mechanisms of Defense; What They Are and How They Work 41:35

9m ago41:35

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Using one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s major ideas as a springboard for their discussion, “The truth will set you free,” the host and co-host discussed psychoanalytic mechanism of defense starting with denial which can emerge when a topic is too painful or difficult to face. A productive dialogue followed that focused on Dr. Filipe Copeland’s de…

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The GiveWell Method 28:16

9m ago28:16

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In this episode, Caleb Zakarin and Uri Bram dive into the world of effective charitable giving through the lens of GiveWell, an organization known for its rigorous evaluation of charities. Uri explains how GiveWell identifies and recommends high-impact charities, discussing the data-driven criteria and ethical considerations behind their assessment…

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The Politics of Translation 40:56

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An interview with Professor Shenhav in which the politics of translation is discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-networkBy New Books

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Kenneth Atkinson, "A History of the Hasmonean State: Josephus and Beyond" (T&T Clark, 2019) 1:16:41

9m ago1:16:41

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In A History of the Hasmonean State: Josephus and Beyond (T&T Clark, 2019), Kenneth Atkinson tells the exciting story of the nine decades of the Hasmonean rule of Judea (152 - 63 BCE) by going beyond the accounts of the Hasmoneans in Josephus in order to bring together new evidence to reconstruct how the Hasmonean family transformed their kingdom i…

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Samuel Ely Bagg, "The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:21:53

9m ago1:21:53

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This year, many countries around the world, including most of the world's most populous democracies, have consequential nation-wide elections. In many of these elections, democracy itself is at stake. The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy (Oxford UP, 2023) is an urgent call to rethink centuries of conventional wisdom about…

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Bill Martin: “Truman looked at him and said: ‘Traitor’” 48:26

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service" (Dutton, 2024) 1:03:30

9m ago1:03:30

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Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including…

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Eyal Regev, "The Temple in Early Christianity: Experiencing the Sacred" (Yale UP, 2019) 36:58

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Eyal Regev's The Temple in Early Christianity: Experiencing the Sacred (Yale UP, 2019) is he first scholarly work to trace the Temple throughout the entire New Testament, this study examines Jewish and Christian attitudes toward the Temple in the first century and provides both Jews and Christians with a better understanding of their respective fai…

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#132 Adam Leutik: Building a Legacy - Nationwide Real Estate Investments and Foster Dad Journey 1:53:59

7h ago1:53:59

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In Episode 132 of the REIA Radio Podcast, we welcome Adam Leutik, a rising star in the real estate world who is making waves with his diverse investments across the country. Despite being relatively new to the scene, Adam has already embarked on a variety of unique projects, including a distinctive RV park and several other ventures nationwide. Ada…

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 3 (8/06/24) - The Historically bad Chicago White Sox 44:18

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What would Aiyuk mean for Cleveland if they acquire him? Who are the top stars in the NFL playing this week? White Sox are all time bad.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Will Backus - Clemson is going to be tough to beat 11:47

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Will Backus of CBS joins the showBy 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 2 (8/06/24) - Are the Panthers hiding Bryce Young? 44:30

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What would Aiyuk mean for Cleveland if they acquire him? What are we gonna see from Clowney this year? Will Backus of CBS joins the show.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Ben Solak - It's good first steps, but it's still a multi-year rebuild in Carolina 13:24

7m ago13:24

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 1 (8/01/24) - Reaction to Panthers not playing Bryce on Thursday 44:27

9m ago44:27

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Dave Canales announced that Bryce Young will not play on Thursday. The depth chart of the Panthers has been released. Can we expect Wake forest to perform the same as last year? ESPN’s Ben Solak joins the show.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Al Wallace Show Podcast (8/05/24) - Bryce Young not playing in first preseason game 48:45

25m ago48:45

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Al Wallace reacts to the news that Bryce Young will not be playing in the Panthers first preseason game. Plus the Panthers first depth chart!By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Ep. 449 - Live Bonus Show - Popularity is Easy: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with Jason and Heidi from Popular Cruising 1:02:23

22m ago1:02:23

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Jason Leppert, from Popular Cruising, and his wife Heidi, a travel agent with Fairy Godmother Travel, join us this week to chat about all things Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Jason and Heidi are both prolific cruisers and cruise experts and big Disney and Disney Cruise Line fans. They shared their thoughs on the Diseny Destiny announcements from last w…

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Megan Nolan, "Ordinary Human Failings" (Little, Brown, 2024) 48:06

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It's 1990 in London and Tom Hargreaves has it all: a burgeoning career as a reporter, fierce ambition and a brisk disregard for the "peasants" -- ordinary people, his readers, easy tabloid fodder. His star seems set to rise when he stumbles across a sensational scoop: a dead child on a London estate, grieving parents beloved across the neighborhood…

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Emily Cousens, "Trans Feminist Epistemologies in the US Second Wave" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) 46:49

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Why do "second wave" and "trans feminism" rarely get considered together? Challenging the idea that trans feminism is antagonistic to, or arrived after, second wave feminism, Emily Cousens re-orients trans epistemologies as crucial sites of second wave feminist theorising. By revisiting the contributions of trans individuals writing in underground …

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Tore C. Olsson, "Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past" (St. Martin's Press, 2024) 1:15:43

8m ago1:15:43

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Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they’ve been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's…

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Jessica Roda, "For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age" (NYU Press, 2024) 1:07:43

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Mainstream portrayals of ultra-Orthodox religious women often frame their faith as oppressive: they are empowered only when they leave their community. For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age (NYU Press, 2024), by Jessica Roda, flips this notion on its head. Drawing on six years of fieldwork between …

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Jason Blakely, "Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life" (Agenda Publishing, 2023) 40:26

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If ideology has never before been so much in evidence as a fact and so little understood as it appears to be today then, Jason Blakely argues in his new book Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life (Agenda Publishing, 2023), this may not be because we are like travellers guided by old maps of the political world but because we make the…

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Marriner Eccles: Reform “may not have happened in 1935 if Eccles hadn't been there” 1:04:29

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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Thomas A. Kerns and Kathleen Dean Moore, "Bearing Witness: The Human Rights Case Against Fracking and Climate Change" (Oregon State UP, 2021) 51:39

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Bringing together philosophy, jurisprudence, and a deep concern for the environment, Bearing Witness: The Human Rights Case Against Fracking and Climate Change offers an inspiring and generative way of thinking about the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. In particular, Thomas Kearns and Kathleen Dean Moore provide readers with insight into t…

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Edward Shanks, "The People of the Ruins" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:01:02

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In The People of the Ruins (originally published in 1920), Edward Shanks imagines England in the not-so-distant future as a neo mediaeval society whose inhabitants have forgotten how to build or operate machinery. Jeremy Tuft is a physics instructor and former artillery officer who is cryogenically frozen in his laboratory only to emerge after a ce…

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Alexandra Popoff, "Ayn Rand: Writing a Gospel of Success" (Yale UP, 2024) 1:00:03

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Ayn Rand is a provocative and polarizing figure. Strongly pro-capitalist and anti-communist, Rand was a dogmatic preacher of her moral philosophy. Based on what she called "rational self-interest", Rand believed in prosperity-seeking individualism above all. Alexandra Popoff's deeply researched biography traces Rand's journey from her early life as…

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Franz Nicolay, "Band People: Life and Work in Popular Music" (U Texas Press, 2024) 41:26

8m ago41:26

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A close look at the lives of working musicians who aren't the center of their stage. Secret (and not-so-secret) weapons, side-of-the-stagers, rhythm and horn sections, backup singers, accompanists—these and other “band people" are the anonymous but irreplaceable character actors of popular music. Through interviews and incisive cultural critique, w…