HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Political Christmas Songs (ft. Caroline Elfland)

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Political Christmas Songs (ft. Caroline Elfland)

Have a merry merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Let's hope it's a good one without any fear! Caroline Elfland returns to TRIT to discuss three Christmas songs: "Someday at Christmas" by Stevie Wonder, "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" By John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. Paige and Caroline decide it is time to get rid of  "Do They Know It's Christmas?" once and for all. Topics include the Vietnam War, Jesus Christ, Catholicism, bed-ins for peace, the "single story" of Africa, the white savior complex, and more. Happy New Year! Follow the podcast on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRITpodcast Write into the show: www.paigemmorse.wordpress.com

The Political Power of Broadway Musicals (ft. Julia Levy)

Paige is joined by George Washington University student Julia Levy to discuss three Broadway musicals – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, 1776, and Assassins – and their political impact. Topics include the Founding Fathers, populism, congressional unproductivity, presidential assassination attempts, misrepresentation of the Native American community in history, and more.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRITpodcast Write into the show: www.paigemmorse.wordpress.com

Revisiting John Hughes Teen Films

(Trigger warning: sexual assault) Paige talks about the John Hughes movies that defined her coming-of-age years – "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty in Pink" – and what parts did not age well. She emphasizes how important it is to look at everything with a critical eye, even the cherished films of your childhood. Topics include sexual assault, rape culture, racism against Asian Americans, 1980s class issues, misogynistic comedies of the 1970s and 1980s and more.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRITpodcast Write into the show: www.paigemmorse.wordpress.com

2020 Election Breakdown (ft. Moira Honohan, Sophie Kenward & Caroline Elfland)

Paige is joined by three politically-engaged college students – Moira Honohan, Sophie Kenward & Caroline Elfland – to reflect on what just happened. They discuss Trump supporters, congressional races, socialism, the dangers of idolizing politicians, the role of broadcast media, Kamala Harris, and more. Write to Paige: paigemmorse.wordpress.com Follow TRIT on Twitter: twitter.com/TRITpodcast

"Respect"

Paige dives into Aretha Franklin's iconic 1967 cover of Otis Redding's song "Respect," examining how the adaptation of a cover can completely change the political meaning of the song. Paige also looks at how journalists like Wesley Morris view the song and how Black women have historically been written out of rock 'n' roll history. There will be no new episode next week. Celebrate Thanksgiving, but don't forget to reflect on the Indigenous lives lost in this nation's shameful history.  Write in to the show: paigemmorse.wordpress.com Follow the podcast on Twitter: twitter.com/TRITpodcast