Modeling Politics in Marvel’s Civil War
How political modeling can help understand the conflict in Captain America: Civil War – and how Civil War can help us understand politics.
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Politics on Overthinking It
Should we cut Ted Cruz some slack about Rorschach?
There’s a crucial difference between Rorschach and Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and the rest.
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Episode 338: The Hobbit (Under Circumstances of Extreme Metal-itude)
Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather overthink the end of “The Colbert Report” and “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies,” which is metal as hell.
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Episode 106: The Letterpress and The Sharpie
Ryan and Matt discuss tUnE-yArDs “Nicki Nack.”
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What time is it? Foreign Policy Time! Lemonhope and the conundrum of freedom
When is it right to overthrow a dictatorship? What if you’re made of lemons?
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Punktuation: The Politics of Diacritical Symbols in Band Names
On the inextricable relationship between rock & roll, grammar, and authority.
5 Reasons to Bring Back The West Wing
NBC needs it. I need it. The American people need it. Five good reasons why now is the time to reboot the First Family in Prime Time.
The Slow Clap of Astapor: Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 4 TV Recap
The Overthinkers recap Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 4, “And Now His Watch is Ended.”
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OverWinging It: Season 2, Episodes 9-11
“Galileo,” “Noel” and “The Leadership Breakfast”
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The Biggest Mistake in the History of NASA
“The biggest mistake in the history of NASA” happened this week when NASA debunked Apollo 18.