Episode 657: How We Climbed, or Were Clumb
On the Overthinking It Podcast, the conclusion of our close reading of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.”
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Episode 656: “Us” is Also the Country that the Poem is About
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we offer a close-reading of the first half of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.”
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Episode 645: Wings, Dawn, Sun, Hand
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle a week in which, to be honest, nothing much happened.
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Abort the Mission! Individuals vs. Institutions in “White House Down” and “Olympus Has Fallen”
“White House Down” and “Olympus Has Fallen” share a lot of plot points, but one in particular tells us a lot about how Americans see individuals versus institutions.
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Episode 281: White House Down: This Is Specifically about the Tank Top Of The Protagonist
The Overthinkers tackle White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx.
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Bartlet’s First Term: Graphed
Just how beloved was President Bartlet? What was his approval rating, and how did it stack up against real-life Commanders in Chief?
Overthinking It Celebrates February Bank Holiday
Overthinking It considers the United States presidency.
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The Five Hottest Presidents of the United States
Admit it. You voted for Obama ’cause he was hotter than McCain. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
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