Episode 36 - Hunger Games in the College Classroom: A Chat with Dr. Camisha Russell

Welcome back, tributes! On this week's episode we had the honor of talking with Dr. Camisha Russell. Dr. Russell is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Oregon, a professor of the course 'The Hunger Games and Social Philosophy". In the episode, we discuss how the trilogy can lead conversations on social theories and practices and reflect on current society and world situations. Dr. Russell discusses Katniss and care ethics, racial justice and inequality, and ethics in revolutionary practices. This episode is unlike any other we've had, and we were so grateful to have Dr. Russell on this episode. Please share your thoughts or any questions for Dr. Russell with us on our social media. 

On a separate note, we have "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" movie news! The movie's release date was announced this week at CinemaCon; the film will be released to the U.S. on November 17, 2023! Join us for Tribute Talk to talk all about our plans to camp out at the premiere. You can also stream all of our Catching Fire discussions wherever you stream podcasts!

Here are some links to the sources Dr. Russell lists in her course:

Harlan County U.S.A documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074605/

The Hunger Games and Philosophy A Critique of Pure Treason: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/10776887-the-hunger-games-and-philosophy