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E43: Marxist Theory + “The Tortured Poets Department”

41 min • 10 juli 2024

"The sickest army doll purchased at the mall." In this Summer School episode, we delve into Marxist Theory (Episode 11) and its application to “The Tortured Poets Department”. We explore themes of power dynamics, ownership, control, and escape. We’ll introduce topics like Marxist Feminism, repressive state apparatus, ideological state apparatus…just a super light topic for summer!

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Episode 11: Marxist Theory (Apple | Spotify)

Louis Althusser 

Office Space

 

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Episode Highlights: 

[00:30] Introduction to Marxist Theory

[04:07] “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys”

[10:40] “Fresh Out the Slammer”

[15:25] “Florida!!!”

[20:25] “Guilty as Sin?”

[29:25] “I Hate It Here”

 

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