Episode 156: Fantasy and Fascism

Fascism is a common theme in fantasy worlds, especially the rebels vs. evil empire scenario. But what can we learn from stories about encroaching fascism? I talk with journalists Lauren Davis, Damien G. Walter, professor Jason Dittmer and podcaster Stefan Sasse – who teaches history in Germany – about Star Wars, Game of Thrones, superheroes and how fantasy itself can be a dangerous tool for authoritarians.  

Fantasy and Fascism transcript

MUSIC LIST

• Chain of Events by Michael Rothery

• Water Clouds by Ambientalsim​

• Imaginary Sunrise by Alexis Cuadrado

• Tonic Zone by Jay Varton

• Daisy by Sono Sanctus