The political economy of speculative fiction
At long last we settle the question… Is DS9 Anime. Specialist and swell guys Tom and Jo Remind us that DS9 is great, that jobs suck, and we exaggerate the value of suffering.
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The nature of Trill symbiosis is explored when a Klaestron commando legal team tries to kidnap Jadzia Dax for alleged treason committed by Curzon, the prior Dax host.
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The master Kobliad criminal-scientist Rao Vantika is presumed dead after an inmate transport fire, but his wily pursuer Ty Kajada is not so sure.
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We talk with Rick Harp, host of Media Indigena, about indigenous cultures, particularly those in the place now called Canada, the Hugo Awards, colonialism, The Walking Dead, and economic development of indigenous peoples the world over.
This podcast was recorded some time ago. We apologize if any of the information it contains is out-of-date.
In this episode we discuss the following materials. Please check them out, and support these amazing content(text) creators:
Media Indigena Round Table at mediaindigena.com
Metis In Space – an excellent podcast that is unapologetically indigenous, unabashedly female & unblinkingly nerdy.
Kim Tallbear – Native American DNA Tribal Belonging and the False Promise of Genetic Science.
Rebecca Roanhorse – Author ofTrial of Lightning and Your Authentic Ingenious Experience.
Cherie Dimaline – Author of The Marrow Thieves.
Cutcha Risling Baldy – Why I Teach The Walking Dead in my Native Studies Classes.
Clearing the Plains – James Daschuk
Indigenous Comiccon – An international collection of events
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We got child soldiers; we got weird bug aliens; and we got Tessa, expert contributor to the Dork-Bajir Chronicles. This week we ask the big questions about the Animorphs. Spoilers abound.
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Our interview with S.B. Divya author of great works such as Runtime and Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and co-editor of Escape Pod. Find her work at www.eff-words.com
Some works we discussed:
The Revolution Brought to You by Nike by Andrea Phillips published in Fireside Magazine. Also available in audio from Escape Pod.
Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer published in Clarkesworld.
Utopia, LOL? by Jamie Wahls published in Strange Horizons.
Runtime by S.B. Divya published by Tor.com.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland published by Balzer + Bray.
Infomacracy by Malka Older published by Tor.com.
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We’re talking about Ursula K. Leguin’s Left Hand of Darkness with Rachal, someone who just likes Ursula K. Leguin. It’s an important book and a great episode.
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We chat with Dan from the Northern Nerd Network about what makes a person a nerd and what it means to be a nerd today.
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In conversation with Annalee Newitz, science journalist and author of Autonomous, at WorldCon 76. We geek out about economics and science fiction. Who would have guessed?
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In conversation with Kelsey Olesen while at WorldCon 76. We briefly discuss the role of women in SFF stories.
As promised, the author of Dread Nation is Justina Ireland. And for reference, Zen Cho is the author of Sorcerer to the Crown.
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In conversation with Gonzalo Alvarez, creator of Polloman. Keep up-to-date with Gonzalo’s work by following him on Twitter @Gonzzink. Support his work and buy your copy of Polloman at legendofpolloman.com.
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