Episodes
Monday May 18, 2020
Stand-Alone 4: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert A. Heinlein
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
This fortnight we bring you our discussion of "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress", a stand-alone book by Robert A. Heinlein.
*A brief vocabulary note: The term "Loonies" is used throughout the book (and our discussion) as a term for residents of the moon. This term has a historically ableist context in modern English but is not used derogatorily in the book.
Topic 1: Marie Lyons - Rape and murder. Begins at (1:30), CW for rape, gang-rape, murder, police mention, mention of sex slavery. *Discussion contains an explicit quote from the text.
Topic 2: Mannie - Racism. Begins at (20:35), CW for racism, police/jail mention, discussion of deportation, mention of assault.
Topic 3: Mannie - Ableism. Begins at (32:30), CW for ableism, description of missing limb, loss of autonomy.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (53:35).
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Monday May 04, 2020
Series 4, Episode 3: Oath of Gold - Elizabeth Moon
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
This fortnight we bring you “Oath of Gold”, book three of "The Deed Of Paksenarrion" trilogy by Elizabeth Moon.
Topic 1: Duke Phelan - Loss of Identity. Begins at (0:50), CW for loss of identity, death.
Topic 2: Paksenarrion - Physical Torture. Begins at (14:30), CW for physical torture, emotional torture, sexual assault, graphic descriptions and discussion.
Topic 3: Paksenarrion - Coercion. Begins at (27:45), CW for physical torture, emotional torture, sexual assault, graphic descriptions and discussion, discussion of coercion, discussion of consent.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:30).
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