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| 10 Apr 2021 | 530: Upholding Wizard Supremacy (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30) | 01:12:27 | |
Before today's episode, we thought that chapter 30, "Grawp" was a bit of a throwaway chapter. Not anymore. As we delve into this chapter through the lens of politics, specifically the politics of the colonial mindset and forced displacement, we notice that there are many nuances within the chapter that are illustrative of how the wizarding world operates in relation to other magical creatures. Want more content? You can get access to exclusive content by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Not only do you get access to earlier episodes and bonus content, but you also help keep this show going. Today's exclusive bonus content for Patrons: a discussion of the role of blood in the series. | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | 503: The Politics of Cultural Expectations (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 3) | 01:02:02 | |
As Julianna recovers from her surgery, Aureo Potts joins Adri to talk about the politics of cultural expectations on chapter 3 of OotP. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 11 Sep 2017 | 108: The Politics of Pedagogy (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 8) | 00:47:17 | |
Adri and Erin talk about the politics of pedagogy in chapter 8, “The Potions Master” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They discuss professors Snape and McGonagall and their distinct approaches to teaching. Who is the most effective teacher and why? Is fear a good motivation for students? This episode’s featured tweet comes from Francesca. Episode 9 will discuss the politics of heroism in chapter 9, “The Midnight Duel,” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Find us online:
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| 23 Apr 2018 | 220: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Adaptation | 00:41:33 | |
Erin and Adri are joined by Justine from the Cutaways Podcast to talk about the movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Find us online:
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| 15 Nov 2021 | 616: It’s too Early for Christmas, but Here We Are (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 16) | 01:10:38 | |
It’s Christmas time (in this chapter of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, at least)! We talk about the politics of optics and loyalty when it comes to the comings and goings in this chapter, specifically Harry’s run-in with Scrimgeour at the Burrow. We also discuss our listeners’ unanimous answers to last week’s question: Should love potions be outlawed in the wizarding world? This week’s question is: What do you think the Ministry of Magic could have done to gain Harry’s trust? Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re talking about Wizarding World Werewolf lore. Want access to this bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com Do you prefer the written word? Send us an owl: info@acciopolitics.com or leave us a message through our site. Find us online: Social Media: We are @acciopolitics on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Our site: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 09 May 2019 | 422: The Politics of Dating (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22) | 01:07:45 | |
What is it about dating and the unwritten rules that trips up so many of us (hello, my name is Adri and I'm awkward as hell and I'm glad I'm not dating anymore)? The lovely Melissa from The Podcast that Must Not Be Named joins me to talk about Harry, Ron, Fred, Hermione, Neville, and company in chapter 22 through the politics of dating. Spoiler alert: Ron is not his best self in this chapter. You could have done better, Ron. Find us online:
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| 13 Jun 2021 | 539: Teenage Angst & Trauma (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) | 01:26:58 | |
We did it. We did it, Joe! We're done with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, so you know what that means: one whole episode devoted to the entire novel. Your hosts Adri and Helene zoomed out from our chapter to chapter format to bring you all the piping hot takes that can only be given after we read the books as adults through a different lens. We talked about how our ideas of what the book was about were transformed by reading it through the lens of politics, which characters surprised us the most, memorable answers to our questions of the week, and much more! Want more exclusive content? Become a Patron of the show and get bonus content while supporting the show! Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics This week's Patron-exclusive is a character study on Luna Lovegood, including why she's such a good foil for Hermione Granger. We want to hear from you! Our website: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 12 Feb 2018 | 211: The Politics of Language Prejudice (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11) | 01:07:44 | |
This week’s episode is all about language. Erin and Adri discuss the politics of language prejudice in chapter 11 “The Dueling Club” of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. Harry is a victim of gossip, Adri feels called out because she loves gossip, and Erin makes some great points about how we think about language. Our current event comes from Canada: http://www.thesuburban.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/language-prejudice-and-healthcare-my-father-zbigniew-malysa-and-the/article_688ee1db-4fdc-53f5-a14c-63cc80099de5.html Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being a bad-ass composer, she is an amazing photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 10 Dec 2018 | 401: The Politics of Servitude (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 1) | 00:47:56 | |
We're baaaaack! And we missed you! So, so much. In this episode we tackle the topic of servitude and ponder why Wormtail doesn't strike out on his own instead of nursing a misshapen Voldemort via snake milk. Do snakes even produce milk? Also, can someone's loyalty in servitude lay with a place and not a family? So much to unpack. We also talked about how up until the last election slavery was legal in Colorado (and it is in 15 other states!). Find us online:
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| 05 Mar 2018 | 214: The Politics of Persecution (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 14) | 00:51:33 | |
What is persecution really about? Can just about anyone be persecuted? Are we swept away by mob mentality? Join us as we untangle pure blood wizards in the wizarding world and how they relate to white people feeling persecuted in Trump’s America: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/mar/01/how-americas-identity-politics-went-from-inclusion-to-division Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being a bad-ass composer, she is an amazing photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | 630: Duty, not Doody (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 30) | 00:40:06 | |
Helene and Adri discuss the final chapter in HBP, which features our first look at a Wizarding World funeral, through the lens of Duty and Ceremony, respectively. We talk about how some actors are there to strengthen their brand now that Dumbledore’s gone, while others truly care for the fallen headmaster.
Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re talking about Romantic Love in HBP. Want access to this bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics
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| 29 May 2021 | 537: We're Like Cakes, We Have Layers (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter 37) | 01:14:06 | |
Helene and special guest Kat from the Alohomora! podcast talk about chapter 37 of Order of the Phoenix: "The Lost Prophecy." Join us as we discuss the politics of premeditation and strategy, along with Dumbledore and Harry’s complicated relationship and the potential motivations behind Dumbledore’s actions throughout the series. We also take a look at the stages of grief and the different ways Harry’s grief for Sirius’ manifests itself. Want more bonus content? Patrons of this show get access to a bonus segment every episode. Become a patron for as little as $2/month at www.Patreon.com/acciopolitics In this week’s Patreon-only segment Helene and Kat dive deeper into the concept of grief in relation to Harry, as well as how the grief (or lack thereof) in our own lives may have affected how we viewed him as a character and the book as a whole. | |||
| 07 Mar 2019 | 413: The Politics of Humiliation (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 13) | 01:01:42 | |
Gryffinclaw extraordinaire Adrienne White, host of the She’s So Cool Podcast, joins me to talk about Pottermore, Minerva McGonagall, reading the series as an adult, and the Politics of Humiliation. Humiliation made me think about that early 2000s MTV show The Pickup Artist and negging. Adrienne focuses on Draco’s humiliation tactics, while I zero in on Ron’s glee at seeing Malfoy turned into a ferret (and how there’s a whole issue of power around who does the transfiguration). We also talk about abusive/humiliating households and the patterns they set for children’s actions at school. Find us online:
Leave a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact the show: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 30 May 2019 | 425: The Politics of Suspicion (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 25) | 01:21:58 | |
The sweetest Hufflepuff in the land, Dr. Alysa Lucas of the Best Forevers podcast and Fataliteas podcast, joins me to talk about the Politics of Suspicion in this very suspicious chapter of GoF. We also sort Veronica Mars characters, talk about envy, and which characters may or may not need therapy to overcome their suspicious ways. Also, does Harry need a backpack to solve all his problems? Find us online:
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| 18 Dec 2017 | 203: The Politics of Poverty (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 3) | 00:34:04 | |
Adri and Erin discuss the politics of poverty in Chapter 3, “The Burrow,” of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. We talk about gnomes, scorpions, house elves, and Molly Weasly, amongst other things. We discuss some tweets and the following article: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/how-poverty-can-follow-children-into-adulthood/ Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being a bad-ass composer, she is an amazing photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 08 May 2021 | 534: Love is Spicy (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 34) | 00:54:55 | |
Helene is back and talking to Adri about chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, "The Department of Mysteries." We talk about the politics of classified information and leadership as the golden and silver trio sneak into the Department of Mysteries. Patrons get access to exclusive content on a weekly basis. This week for Patrons only, we're talking about the mother of all mothers: Molly Weasley. Get access to this and other exclusive segments for as little as $2/month at www.Patreon.com/acciopolitics
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| 18 Apr 2021 | 531: Umbridge is a Cop (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31) | 01:09:36 | |
Content Warning: Police Brutality We're talking about police brutality in this episode, which includes a brief history of how police came to be in America, how Umbridge and the Aurors' treatment of Hagrid ties into our understanding of police brutality and excessive use of force, and how we can also see that dynamic at Hogwarts. Support our show for as little as $2/momth by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Today's Bonus Patron Segment: We talk about the origins of Wizarding Schools, their cultural context, and the problematic aspects of devising school histories within cultures that are not the author's own. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | Introducing Growing Up Millennial | 00:01:39 | |
Mark your calendars with glitter gel pens! Growing Up Millennial is launching on November 1, 2023. We're a podcast about all things nostalgia from the 90s to the early aughts. Remember that feeling you got when you’d rush home after school, wearing those butterfly clips and/or chain wallets, to watch your favorite TV shows and movies? Do you remember that thrill you’d feel at talking all about your favorite shows on your transparent corded phone or Nokia phone (if you had a Razr flip phone, wow so you were rich RICH?! God Bless)? Well, we’re all about reliving those moments, the good, the not-so-good, and everything in between on our new podcast, Growing Up Millennial. That’s right, we’re in full nostalgia mode. Go grab your scrunchies, put on your platform sneakers, and apply a healthy amount of that Dr. Pepper-flavored lip smacker. Our goal with this new show? To get you to feel that same level of triumph you’d feel when you didn’t kill your Tamagotchi (or GigaPet) on the first day of its life. That and for you to feel like you’re right there with us on a virtual blanket fort. Truly, what a time to be alive. If you listened to Accio Politics, the Harry Potter re-read podcast about politics in the wizarding world, you already know your hosts in this nostalgia-filled journey (and also, thanks for listening to our first show)! With Growing Up Millennial, Adri Wilson and Helene Karp are back to talk about our favorite millennial pieces of media and memories that make our millennial hearts full. We're also a newsletter. Subscribe to get a weekly dose of nostalgia right in your inbox: https://gummypod.substack.com Be in our top 8 by following us on Insta. We are @gummypod. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | 723: The Politics of Civil War and Interrogation (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 23) | 00:52:58 | |
This is one of those chapters that's very important to the series, but it's SUCH A BUMMER. Helene and Adri discuss the politics of Interrogation and of Civil War. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com OR acciopolitics@gmail.com
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| 14 Feb 2019 | 409: The Politics of Symbols of Terrorism (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9) | 00:54:45 | |
The cyber pixies did not strike this time around *proceeds to parade around in a victory lap*. Episode 409 is here and special guest Julian Escobedo III (@julesthehuman) joins me in discussing symbols of terrorism in Chaper 9, "The Dark Mark," and why they have such a hold on both us and the wizards that lived through Voldermort's terror. But this episode is not all super serious! We also talk about the Golden Girls and their intersection with Hogwarts Houses, Sex and the City, Doctor Who, surviving the 422nd Quidditch World Cup, first tattoos, and how Julian is rooting for Draco Malfoy (but not for Lucious). Support the podcast and get some awesome rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find us online:
Leave a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact the show: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 06 Aug 2018 | 313: The Politics of Hogwarts Houses (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 13) | 00:41:42 | |
Are you going to LeakyCon? Adri’s going to be in a panel along some of your favorite podcast hosts: Harry Podder: A Panel of Potter Podcast Hosts on August 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Phoenix room. Oh, Hogwart Houses. On today’s episode, we debate whether Slytherins are low key sociopaths, ask ourselves why we don’t get to see any more of the Hogwarts Houses, and ponder as to why people in houses don’t intermarry more often. We also relate Hogwarts Houses as a form of the partisanship that we’re currently experiencing: http://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/400298-polling-experts-people-view-economic-issues-through-partisan Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 14 Mar 2019 | 414: The Politics of Tragedy (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 14) | 01:12:53 | |
Ben Hogan, fellow Gryffindor and one of the hosts of The Podcast that Must Not Be Named (twitter.com/notnamedpodcast), joins me to talk about the politics of Tragedy in chapter 14 of GoF. For instance, Professor Moody (well, Barty Crouch Jr. if we're being precise) seems to be using trauma/tragedy to get the students' attention and loyalty. Harry and Neville's lives are tainted by tragedy concerning their respective parents, but their realities are starkly different, as we see in this chapter and in the series as a whole. What would the series look like if Neville was the protagonist?And, why is Harry sympathetic rather than empathetic when someone is in need? We also talk about the characteristics Rowling embeds in her characters, and how she breaks the mold with her depiction of male and female traits in our golden trio. Find the podcast:
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| 30 Jul 2018 | 312: The Politics of Souls (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 12) | 00:58:07 | |
Are you going to LeakyCon? Adri’s going to be in a panel along some of your favorite podcast hosts: Harry Podder: A Panel of Potter Podcast Hosts on August 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Phoenix room. On today’s episode, Erin is back with Adri to discuss the politics of souls in the Wizarding World. Is the patronus the manifestation of souls? We also talk about the idea that a soul is somehow tied with how we think about our interactions politically, as being souless is often equated with not understanding humanity: https://www.idahostatesman.com/living/religion/article214274699.html Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 09 Oct 2017 | 112: The Politics of Desire (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 12) | 00:50:44 | |
#12: The Politics of Desire (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 12) Adri and Erin discuss the politics of desire in chapter 12, “The Mirror of Erised” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They talk about how desire can blind us to our surroundings and how wanting to be seen and heard is perhaps one of the most common desires of them all. This episode’s featured e-mail comes from Eram. Episode 13 will discuss the politics of paranoia and conspiracy theories in chapter 13, “Nicholas Flamel” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Media we’ve been consuming:
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Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being a bad-ass composer, she is an amazing photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | 707: A Hopeful Chapter for our Boy Harry (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 7) | 00:36:13 | |
Adri is joined by guest (and captive) host Seth to talk about one of the most hopeful chapters in the entirety of DH! And by that we mean that there are presents, kissing, and a lack of bad things happening to our boy for a change. Adri and Seth talk about the politics of secrets, dating books, and much more. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com
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| 30 Oct 2017 | 115: The Politics of Punishment (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 15) | 00:45:26 | |
Adri and Erin talk about different types of punishment in chapter 15, “The Forbidden Forest” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They wonder what are acceptable versus unacceptable forms of punishment in the wizarding world. Episode 16 will discuss the politics of testing in chapter 16, “Through the Trapdoor” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Media we’ve been consuming:
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Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being a bad-ass composer, she is an amazing photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 28 Mar 2019 | 416: The Politics of Seeking Recognition (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 16) | 00:43:35 | |
Alyssa Loebig from the Overenthusiastic Underprepared Podcast joins me to talk about Seeking Recognition on chapter 16 of GoF. We talk about Kakaroff and Ron, and how they both seem to want attention/ recognition from the celebrity that is Viktor Krum. We also talk about "Moody," Barty Crouch Sr, Dumbledore, and Ludo Bagman and how they seek or avoid recognition for their own purposes. Support the podcast and get some awesome rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find us online:
Leave a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact the show: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | 734: Read the TW in the episode notes (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 34) | 01:37:52 | |
TW: Discussions of suicide. Please take care of yourself and skip this episode if you need to take care of yourself. We're here to talk about chapter 34 of DH, where Harry faces death head-on and sacrifices himself for what he believes to be the greater good. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com OR acciopolitics@gmail.com
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| 28 Sep 2022 | 711: The Politics of Persecution and the Holocaust (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 10) | 01:38:49 | |
Things are starting to get heated politically at the Ministry of Magic on chapter 11 of DH. Muggle-born wizards are being questioned and asked where they stole their wizarding powers from, Mundungus isn’t wild about being dragged back to the scene of his multiple crimes, and we get a mention of one Dolores Umbridge. In this episode, Helene and Adri talk about the politics of persecution and the Holocaust as it pertains to these events.
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| 10 Jan 2019 | 405: Politics of Work (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 5) | 00:46:11 | |
What is it about work that is so important to American society? Why does it seem to define our worth and our sense of self? On this episode, we center on the politics of work in chapter 5, as Percy Weasley enthusiastically enters the workforce, Bill Weasley bucks conventions of personal appearance in the workforce, Mrs. Weasley takes on domestic work, and the twins show their entrepreneurial spirit. Support the podcast and get some awesome rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 29 Oct 2018 | 323: The Politics of Imprisonment (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) | 01:09:56 | |
Adri and Erin are joined by special guests Lauren and Alex from the The Elixir of Life podcast to talk about the Politics of Imprisonment in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk about the real #MeToo, how Snape is still a dick, incels, Lupin’s imprisonment, Harry’s lack of activism, Sirius’ recklessness, and Dumbledore’s disregard for his students’ safety, among other things. Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being an amazing composer, she is a fantastic photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | 722: The Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 22) | 01:03:40 | |
This episode, we talk about the chapter with the same name as the title of the book, the original podcaster (Lee Jordan), and how we see this chapter impact the rest of the book.
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| 16 Apr 2018 | 219: The Politics of Consent (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) | 01:03:41 | |
We’re joined by Marina Daldalian to talk about consent in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Our conversation takes us to many places, including consent as it relates to living and sharing your life on the internet and the vulnerabilities that people exploit in this magical space. Find us online:
Leave us a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Our theme and transition music was written and recorded by the very talented Kayla Sluka. In addition to being a bad-ass composer, she is an amazing photographer. You can find her at www.treasuredroots.com. Contact us: info@acciopolitics.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | 618: The Politics of Determination and Autonomy (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 18) | 00:42:53 | |
Ron ate the wrong chocolates and got poisoned (twice!). Adri and Helene talk about the politics of Determination and Autonomy, respectively, as they dissect the events of the chapter through their specific lenses.
We also read some of the answers we got to last episode’s question of the week: Do you think Slughorn was more ashamed of Voldemort’s actions (morality) or the optics of being associated with Voldemort (perception)?
Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re talking about Love Potions vs the Imperius Cruse. Want access to this bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 05 Dec 2020 | 514.75: Did We Just Endorse Drarry? | 00:37:44 | |
Hello lovelies! The universe has once again conspired against us in recording our episode for chapter 15 of OOTP. Instead, we are releasing the Patreon-only Girl Who Lived: Draco/Darcy episode so your feed isn't quite so empty today. We want to know all your thoughts, so send us a virtual owl (an MP3 of your voice OR words are fine) us at info@acciopolitics.com, leave us a voice mail 915-996-1699, or get at us on social. You know the drill, we're @acciopolitics on twitter and instagram. | |||
| 02 Oct 2017 | 111: The Politics of Organized Sports (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 11) | 00:47:29 | |
Erin and Adri talk about the politics of organized sports in chapter 11, “Quidditch” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They discuss the social and cultural implications of sports teams and affiliations. They also examine how communities can be made and divided because of sports. This episode’s featured e-mail comes from Isa. Episode 12 will discuss the politics of desire in chapter 12, “The Mirror of Erised” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Media we’ve been consuming: Donate to Hurricane María Disaster Funds: Have some extra cash to help?
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Growing Up Millennial: Season 1 - Passport to Paris (1999) | 01:48:36 | |
Get your passports ready, we're headed to Paris! Well, more like Parisian streets with a heavy dose of California interior and exterior shots, but you get the picture. Join Helene and Adri as they dish all about the 1999 Dualstar Entertainment / Tapestry Films classic that made us want crossbody backpacks, Passport to Paris (1999). This movie was produced by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (executive producers, natch) and the fashions are all over the place (possibly also available at your nearest Target rn). Pass us a note in class. Type up your notes in the computer lab (or record a voice memo) and send them to us at gummypod@gmail.com We're also a newsletter. Subscribe to get a weekly dose of nostalgia right in your inbox: https://gummypod.substack.com Be in our top 8 by following us on Insta. We are @gummypod | |||
| 07 Nov 2019 | 438: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Summary and Our Favorite Politics | 01:09:19 | |
In the Summary episode for GoF, Julianna and I talk about white male privilege and what that has to with a certain spell that Harry Favors, how we stan a queen, and how Voldemort has a definite fan club in the series. Support the podcast on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 27 Jun 2019 | 427.5: Special Episode: The Girl Who Lived, Episode 1, The Dursleys | 01:21:51 | |
This week, instead of episode 428, we're bringing you the first installment of the Patron-exclusive series, The Girl Who Lived! My producer Helene Karp (@helenekarp) and I will bring you bi-weekly episodes where we talk about how the series would be if the genders of all the characters were reversed! This week, we tackle the Dursleys and how their story would unfold. Become a Patron for as little as $2/month: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 11 Jul 2019 | 428: The Politics of Information (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28) | 01:32:00 | |
Information is a form of currency. If it weren't, then there wouldn't be such concern around our social security numbers being hacked, right? On this episode, Sam Mattos (@dontpanicllama) from the Me vs You Podcast (@mevsyoupodcast) joins me to talk about information, Justin and Britney's denim days, astrological placements, Ron's take on information, Rita Skeeter, Victor Krum, and Ludo Bagman. We also talked about how Molly Weasley reads Witch Weekly "just for the recipes, thanks" and how that is misleading as hell. Find us online:
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Growing Up Millennial: Season 1 - The Olsen Twins' Dualstar Entertainment Empire | 00:01:43 | |
Season one of Growing Up Millennial holds a really special place in our hearts: the direct-to-video (that's VHS to you, dear listeners) movies made by the Olsen Twins in the '90s and early aughts. These films were a staple of our combined childhood (even with our seven-year age difference), and Adri and Helene are here to dissect, discuss, and reminisce about all of them. We go through the plot, the fashion, the feminism, and we even give a voice to the voiceless in podcasting, the straight white cis dude. Even though we want to say that Our Lips Are Sealed to surprise our audience with which movies we’re going to cover throughout these eight episodes, we can safely say that you’ll get a full list pretty soon. Some may even say that you’ll see it in a New York Minute. What to expect from our first episode: We hope you have your virtual passports, pretend airline tickets, and spiritual cross-body backpacks at the ready, because we’re headed to Paris! What could be more iconic (or should we say iconique?) than to begin our Dualstar journey with the 1999 classic, Passport to Paris? Nothing, that’s what. I mean, this movie had FASHION (yes, the usage of all caps was a necessary choice) and a romance for the ages (I’m looking at you J-Man & Brigitte). Pass us a note in class. Type up your notes in the computer lab (or record a voice memo) and send them to us at gummypod@gmail.com We're also a newsletter. Subscribe to get a weekly dose of nostalgia right in your inbox: https://gummypod.substack.com Be in our top 8 by following us on Insta. We are @gummypod | |||
| 25 Apr 2019 | 420: The Politics of Determination (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20) | 00:41:34 | |
Seth's back and he's not afraid to make reaching conclusions, folks! My non-Harry Potter reading husband joins me to talk about the Politics of Determination in Chapter 20 of Goblet of Fire and how the hero's journey is about fate. We also talk about the Ministry of Magic as a political entity that is thrust upon wizards, how being a wizard is not an act of choice, Hermione and Ron's heavy lifting (Ron does some emotional labor, Hermione does all the book work), and we sort the Brooklynn 99 characters into Hogwarts Houses (because, why not?). Support the podcast and get some awesome rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find the pod on social:
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| 10 Jan 2022 | 621: The Politics of Surveillance & Priorities (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 21) | 01:06:46 | |
In this chapter, Ron can’t find a way to break up with Lavender, Harry is still trying to figure out what Draco is all about, and Hermione keeps reminding Harry that his priorities are all out of whack. With this in mind, we talk about the politics of surveillance and priorities, including a discussion on if a certain plot point of the chapter could have given us some clues as to the author’s TERF beliefs before she was vocal about them. Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re talking about Lavender and Ron’s relationship. Want access to this bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com Do you prefer the written word? Send us an owl: info@acciopolitics.com or leave us a message through our site. Find us online: Social Media: We are @acciopolitics on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Our site: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 21 Aug 2017 | 105: The Politics of Assimilation (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 5) | 00:36:47 | |
Erin and Adri discuss the politics of assimilation in chapter 5 “Diagon Alley” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They discuss the nuances of cultural assimilation and how they pertain to Harry’s introduction into the wizarding world. Adri and Erin talk about Hagrid, Gringotts, quidditch, school robes, the entrance to Diagon Alley, and the Leaky Cauldron through the lens of assimilation as Harry is thrust into this world with little to no knowledge to fill the gaps. This episode’s voicemail comes from Meg from Minnesota. Episode 6 will discuss the politics of charity in chapter 6, “The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-quarters,” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Find us online:
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| 20 Mar 2023 | 727: Ok, So We Would Have Been Complaining on that Dragon (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 27) | 00:58:59 | |
On this chapter, the trio are now out of Gringotts and Harry has a glimpse into Voldemort’s thoughts. We talk about how this chapter compares to the iconic film scene, and also about how this chapter falls in the politics of communication and espionage. At the end of the episode, Adri briefly covers the Scandoval of it all.
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| 03 Oct 2022 | 712: Is Neville Hogwart’s Legitimate Headmaster? (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 12) | 00:59:45 | |
Helene and Adri talk about the politics of Planning and Infiltration in chapter 12, Magic is Might, of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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| 10 May 2023 | 732: The One where We talk About our Current Favorite Writer at the End (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 32) | 01:04:46 | |
Your hosts talk about chapter 32 through the lens of singlemindedness and collateral damage. If you stay with us until the end, you get to listen to our discussion of our current favorite writer: Emily Henry. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com OR acciopolitics@gmail.com
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| 22 Feb 2023 | 724: Witching World is Happening (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 24) | 01:16:44 | |
Listeners, thank you for your patience as Adri recovered from COVID. On this episode, we talk about the politics of oppression as we learn more about the Wizarding World from the perspective of the goblins.
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| 24 Dec 2018 | 403: Politics of Proper Etiquette (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 3) | 00:52:22 | |
Adri and Erin untangle a few quandaries in this episode, but not before delving into the complete fat shaming the narrator does on Dudley. We frame our discussion with Emily Post’s book on good manners. Questions covered include: Does Harry have bad manners? Does Molly Weasley? Do wizards feel like they can do whatever they want when it comes to the Dursleys because they see them as inferior? You can sign up for our Patreon to get January’s reward until December 31 at www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find us online:
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| 08 Aug 2019 | 431: The Politics of Equity (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31) | 00:41:42 | |
My reluctant Harry Potter reader (and husband), Seth, joins me to talk about the politics of equity in chapter 31 "The Third Task" of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. We answer the following questions: How does equity differ from equality? What do the characters in this chapter prefer, equity or equality? How are Harry's views on what he constitutes as fair shaped by his childhood with the Dursleys? Support this podcast for as little as $2/month on Patreon. Find us online:
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| 03 Dec 2018 | 400: Mercury in Retrograde and Technical Difficulties | 00:03:49 | |
Join us next week after we come back from our break. We've had significant technical difficulties and will resume our normal schedule from December 10 onwards. On the first episode of season 4, we'll be discussing the politics of servitude in Chapter 1: The Riddle House of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling. | |||
| 10 May 2023 | 731: The Battle of Hogwarts (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 31) | 01:25:22 | |
This is the one where Voldemort gives everyone at Hogwarts the choice to deliver Harry to him before midnight otherwise the Death Eaters will attack the school. Only Pansy Parkinson seems to think this is a good idea so everyone braces to fight while Harry still struggles to determine where to find Ravenclaw’s Diadem. With Ron and Hermione nowhere to be found, he tracks down the hiding place but runs into a number of old friends on the way who have joined to help fight. Harry reunites with Ron and Hermione and they head toward the Room of Requirement where they are confronted by Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle. Crabbe casts a Fiendfyre curse and the room goes up in flames but Harry decides to save Draco and Goyle before they escape with the Diadem. The sixth Horcrux is destroyed and they start planning their next steps when they run into Fred and Percy. The group is attacked by Death Eaters, and they find Fred’s body in the wreckage. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com OR acciopolitics@gmail.com Do you prefer the written word? Send us an owl: acciopolitics@gmail.com, info@acciopolitics.com or leave us a message through our site. Find us online: Social Media: We are @acciopolitics on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Our site: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 16 May 2019 | 423: The Politics of Jealousy (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23) | 01:20:47 | |
Hufflepuff Talee Mabe (@talee_fm) and I chatted about jealousy, Brooklynn 99, being Type As, among other things in this chapter with Hermione's makeover and the Yule Ball. We talked about how emotions like jealousy only have power over us when we keep them secret, how Ron needs to manage his emotions better, and the supposedly Professor Moody's problematic magical eye that can see students' underwear (#gross). Find us online:
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| 20 Dec 2021 | BONUS/RECAST: A Calendar Can be Political (+ Patreon Exclusive) | 02:16:05 | |
Happy Holidays! With the Christmas holiday upon us, we thought we should re-release our conversation about what it's like to be a Jewish person living in a majority Christian world with special guest Shoshana, who gives us glimpses of being Jewish in the UK, and with our own Helene, who gives us glimpses of growing up Jewish in the U.S. While these are just two accounts of women living in cultures that have embraced Christianity as a default (think about calendars, holidays, food (kosher vs not), depictions of Judaism in the media, etc.). For the first time in our main feed, we are also releasing our Patreon Exclusive for this episode: On this latest Girl Who Lived segment, we tackle how it would look like if Umbridge had been written as a man. Would this male Umbridge be hyper-masculine? Would we find his actions more or less reprehensible? Is your hosts' absolute hatred for female Umbridge based on internalized misogyny? | |||
| 23 Jan 2021 | 520: The Nuances of Giant History and Culture (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 20) | 01:11:25 | |
Hagrid's back and we have a new presidential administration, BABY! In this episode, we talk about Hagrid and Madame Maxime's approach to covertly approaching giants and the biases that Hagrid shows in his re-telling. We discuss the nuances between lobbying and diplomacy, as well as the parallels between historical segregation in the United States, and the segregation of giants in the mountains (as well as Hagrid's implications of "giant on giant" crime). Today's Patreon exclusive: we talk about the Ministers of Magic throughout Harry's life in celebration of our new President and Madam Vice-President. Become a patron by going to: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 09 Jul 2018 | 309: The Politics of Weakness (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 9) | 01:00:24 | |
Erin and Adri have some news to share! BABY ALERT! When they get that out of the way, they discuss how weakness is different from vulnerability and how sometimes weakness is exploited for a nefarious end in politics. Current event: Trump’s upcoming visit to the UK and how this is just so embarrassing for Americans: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/08/donald-trump-visit-britain-theresa-may-fawning-weakness Find us online:
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| 18 Jul 2022 | 702: Dumbledore’s Legacy and Harry’s Remembrance (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 2) | 00:57:14 | |
This week, we talk about the politics of legacy and remembrance on chapter 2 of DH. We talk about how legacy has more to do with what impact your actions had on people’s lives (rather than the work product that you ostensibly produced) and about how remembrance has a time period associated with it involving reflection and (hopefully) growth.
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| 01 Sep 2022 | 708: Helene is the New Shakespeare (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 8) | 01:41:25 | |
This week, we talk about the politics of customs and superficiality in Chapter 8 of DH, which is all about Bill and Fleur’s wedding. We talk about the difference between the muggle and wizarding weddings, how some characters are obsessed with how things look (rather than how they are), and theorize what could have slipped through the security measures for the wedding (could Lucius Malfoy have impersonated Muriel? Quite possibly!).
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| 05 Nov 2018 | 323.5: Werewolves and the AIDS Crisis | 00:50:49 | |
Erin and Adri talk some politics (the trans erasure this administration wants to enact, the birthright citizenship stripping down, and the migrant caravan) and delve into werewolves in the wizarding world as represented in PoA, and how that correlates to the AIDS Crisis. Find us online:
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| 24 Jan 2019 | 407: Politics of Fandom (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7) | 01:15:32 | |
There's no fandom like our fandom, am I right? I obviously love the Harry Potter fandom, and so does my guest, Dr. Alysa Lucas, host of two great podcasts: Best Forevers and Fatal-i-teas. We talk all the fandoms we love, how fandoms intersect in this chapter (looking at you Mrs. Finnegan), how money is tied up in fandom (hey, Ron Weasley), and how fandoms have the capacity to be toxic (I'm slipping under). Support the podcast and get some awesome rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find us online:
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| 07 May 2018 | 302: The Politics of Prejudice (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 2) | 00:32:04 | |
Erin and Adri discuss the politics of prejudice in Chapter 2, “Aunt Marge’s Big Mistake” of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. We discuss how Aunt Marge is a see you next Tuesday kind of person and how she exemplifies that prejudice, especially blood prejudice is rampant in both the wizarding and the muggle world. Adri has a serious bone to pick with our hero’s narrator and how they describe the bodies of these characters. Sadly, this week’s current event wasn’t even hard to find, as a white woman called the police over some Native American students touring a campus in Colorado (we wish this was made up, but here we are in the year of our lord 2018): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colorado-state-university-tour-police-called-native-american-students/ Find us online:
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| 14 Feb 2022 | 625: It’s all in about Vibes (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 25) | 01:05:10 | |
Well, we’ve held off as much as we could this season, but here it is (cue spooky music): The Patriarchy. In chapter 25 of HBP, we see how Harry basically ignores every woman (except for Ginny, for romantic reasons) and how there’s a clear double standard when it comes to men vs. women.
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| 23 Aug 2021 | 606: From Broke to Joke (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 6) | 00:55:58 | |
Join us as the trio venture into Diagon Alley for the first time since the ministry has openly admitted that Lord Voldemort is back. Helene and Adri discuss the politics of Public Security and the politics of Commodities as it relates to both the ministry’s actions and how capitalism is alive and well, even in grim circumstances. Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re talking about Rappaport’s Law in MACUSA. Want access to bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com Do you prefer the written word? Send us an owl: info@acciopolitics.com or leave us a message through our site. Find us online: Social Media: We are @acciopolitics on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Our site: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 22 Dec 2017 | 204: The Politics of Fame (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4) | 00:29:19 | |
Adri and Erin discuss the politics of fame in Chapter 4, “Flourish and Blotts” of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. We talk about the tension between fame and infamy and how we see this in the chapter and the series as a whole. We discuss Kim Kardashian’s Paris robbery and Omarosa’s White House exit: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/solving-kim-kardashian-west-paris-robbery http://people.com/politics/omarosa-manigault-dramatic-exit-white-house-racial-concerns/ Find us online:
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| 07 Feb 2022 | 624: The One where Harry and Ginny Finally Kiss (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 24) | 00:51:59 | |
Stop the presses! Ginny and Harry finally have their first kiss, and the goss is juicy this chapter (just ask Moaning Myrtle). For this chapter, your hosts talk about the politics of consequences and gossip, which gives us a look to the internality (consequences) and the externality of characters (gossip). Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re diving deep into the parallels between Snape and Dumbledore. Want access to this bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics
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| 13 Aug 2018 | 313.5: Mailbag Episode (Owl Post) | 00:39:37 | |
We’re coming to you with a very special mailbag episode that answers questions like, is Fawkes a healer of sorts? Why didn’t we mention him in the politics of healthcare episode? Can a patronus be in the shape of a dementor? What does a boggart actually look like if your biggest fear is a BOGGART? Do we ship Harry and Hermione? Spoiler alert: half of us do and it is CONTENTIOUS. Who would be our guest on the pod if we could have anyone from the franchise? Find us online:
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| 12 Dec 2020 | 515: Big McGonagall Energy, "I'm Speaking" (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15) | 01:23:56 | |
This week, we finally get to chapter 15 of OotP, "The Hogwarts High Inquisitor," in which the Ministry passes middle of the night legislative action to give one of their own, Dolores Umbridge, oversight power for an independent educational institution: Hogwarts. Of course, we find this super problematic. Also problematic? The complex nature of reporting abuse, especially within systems that aren't the most survivor-friendly ones. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron and get access to bonus content and physical rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics For this episode's Patreon-exclusive content, we talk about the implications of what it would look like had the character of Professor Snape been written as a woman and the rest of the characters had been gendered as canon and the implications of a female professor Snape (for both readers and other characters) if the entire cast had been gender-flipped. The patriarchy, as always, is a strong presence in our discussion. | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | 706: Wendell and Monica Wilkins (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6) | 01:24:47 | |
Let’s talk about how basically Hermione’s efforts to keep her family safe get glazed over in Chapter 6 of DH. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com Do you prefer the written word? Find us online: Our site: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | 614: Felix Felicis (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 14) | 01:09:06 | |
This week, we talk about Hermione’s reaction to seeing Ron couple up with someone else, how Harry fake roofies Ron’s pumpkin juice to dramatic effect, and Harry’s realization that he feels more than brotherly love for one Ginny Weasley. This leads us to talk about the politics of Jealousy and Communication.
The question of the week is: Was Hermione justified in sending the birds to attack Ron? Why or why not?
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| 19 Feb 2018 | 212: The Politics of Impersonation (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 12) | 00:38:05 | |
We’re back! On this episode, we talk about the myriad ways impersonation both benefits and hurts the trio (and how there are no perfect victims) in chapter 12 “The Polyjuice Potion” of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. This episode’s theme made us think about Rachel Dolezal and her continued attempts at impersonating for her benefit: http://www.newsweek.com/rachel-dolezal-sells-her-own-hm-protest-hoodies-779040 Find us online:
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| 21 May 2018 | 304: The Politics of Youth and Agency (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 4) | 00:43:18 | |
Adri and Erin discuss the politics of youth and agency in Chapter 4, “The Leaky Cauldron” of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. We discuss agency and how Harry and the trio are allowed to engage with the wizarding world on their own terms, sometimes to disastrous consequences. This politic made us think about immigrant children being possibly detained at Military bases: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-weighs-housing-immigrant-children-at-military-bases-1526418165 Find us online:
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| 27 Apr 2023 | 729: Members Only (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 29) | 01:10:34 | |
This is the one where the trio follow Neville through the passageway back to Hogwarts and they are regaled with harrowing stories about what has become of the school since their absence. They are told of students being tortured as the fascist regime of Death Eaters gain power over Hogwarts. Once they arrive in the Room of Requirement, they are met with a large group of former Dumbledore’s Army members who are excited to see them and fight back against the evil forces at play. Much to Harry’s dismay, even more of his friends show up expecting to be let in on their plans to defeat Voldemort. After some convincing from Ron and Hermione, Harry finally allows them to try and help and they lead him to the Lost Diadem of Ravenclaw which he thinks might be another Horcrux. Harry and Luna sneak into the Ravenclaw common room to see what it looks like and are ultimately caught by the Carrows (who are definitely not in the movie adaptation).
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| 24 Sep 2018 | 319: The Politics of Innocence and Imprisonment (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 19) | 01:03:03 | |
What correlations can we make between the prison industrial complex and Azkaban? Who gets sentenced to serve in prison in our world vs who gets to skate by in the Wizarding World? We talk about technological advancements in determining innocence and guilt, and how those are infallible (much like magic, in this case). This makes us think about touch DNA and how it has been found to be slightly misrepresented in our CSI-heavy interpretation of police work: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marinamedvin/2018/09/20/framed-by-your-own-cells-how-dna-evidence-imprisons-the-innocent/#1c4960714b86 Find us online:
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| 02 Jan 2021 | 517: Did Hermione go too Far? (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 17) | 01:31:20 | |
Helene, K. Alex, and special guest Aureo from the Speak Beasty podcast talk about chapter 17 of OotP, discuss the news of the week (including some news about the author of the series), debate over the politics of Hermione securing silence by magical means, consider if Molly really wanted to stop the trio from becoming politically involved, and much more. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. | |||
| 20 Feb 2021 | 523: Even Dementors like Cancun (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 23) | 00:58:12 | |
Texas is under snow and without power, Texas Senator and noted Insurrectionist Ted Cruz flees to Cancun to then throw his daughters under the bus when it becomes a media PHENOMENON (your honor, my daughters made me do it, I swear! Women lead us men astray, let's focus on them and how to hold them accountable), and we cover chapter 23 of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix. We can empathize with the way Harry is feeling and applaud him for being able to shift his perspective once his friends point out that he is likely not being possessed by Voldemort. Now that's growth that a lot of us can't do because we refuse to change the fundamental ways in which we see ourselves and structure our understanding of the world. Support our podcast for as little as $2/month and get exclusive weekly content: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics Today's Patreon-only content: we talk about the implications of a gender-flipped Arthur Weasley within the story. Would a workaholic mom be censured in the Wizarding world? Would people speculate she works because they are so poor or there's something wrong with the husband (in the case that the entire cast was gender-flipped)? | |||
| 16 Jun 2020 | Screaming into the Void: 2020 Hellscape Edition | 02:31:12 | |
Adri and Helene scream into the void once again (for two and a half hours), thanks to JK Rowling's twitter and recent/current events shaping the dystopic YA novel no one asked for and that we're currently inhabiting (seriously, at least most of those had a juicy love triangle, can someone tell me that they've been embroiled in a juicy love triangle during this time? Because if so, please dm me. I love gossip. Find me on twitter @ananabanana). In this non-traditional episode of our little podcast, we talk about: 1. Judgemental Karen Rowling's Transphobia, why the arguments in her essay hold no merit, responses to her statement, the danger of her transphobic views, and we answer some questions we got on twitter. 2. Defund the Police - what that means, and spoiler alert, it's not what your Fox News aunts and uncles think it means. This also includes a discussion on the importance of Black Lives Matter and how social structures further discourage equity in our communities. 3. Media we've been consuming in this hellscape of a year. Check out our website www.acciopolitics.com for a list of resources on Black Lives Matter. | |||
| 06 Mar 2021 | 525: Awkward Dating and Other Concerns (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 25) | 01:20:59 | |
Harry goes on a very awkward date with Cho in this chapter, and Helene and Adri get into the politics of suspicion and scapegoating. We also talk about Hagrid's similarities to Harry, and wonder what it would have looked like had Hagrid also taken Neville under his wing from day 1. Wondering where you can get extra content for our episodes while supporting our podcast? Become a Patron by hopping over to www.Patreon.com/acciopolitics. Our Patron-only segment for today is another installment in our Girl Who Lived series. Who is getting gender-flipped this episode? None other than Sirius Black! | |||
| 19 Dec 2020 | 516: Grassroots Movements in the Wizarding World (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 16) | 01:20:20 | |
In this episode, Helene and Adri land on the same politic for the first time since the show format started leaving the politics of the chapter open! Before they discussed chapter 16 of OotP, "In the Hog's Head," they talked about the news of the week, which included presidential pardons and the last days of the Trump presidency. Skipping the Hogwarts Debate club shenanigans altogether, they talked about what actually makes a grassroots movement successful, wondering if the Death Eaters could be considered a grassroots movement. Support this podcast to get bonus content on each episode! www.patreon.com/acciopolitics This episode's bonus segment is relevant to recent news: Adri and Helene scream into the void about the Wall Street Journal's editorial piece written by Joseph Epstein where he says Dr. Jill Biden should not use the honorific she worked hard to get. You know, because of the patriarchy. | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | RECAST + BONUS: The Politics of Personal Narrative + Patreon Exclusive (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 22) | 01:59:01 | |
Due to scheduling conflicts, we couldn’t record a new episode of the show this week. We didn’t want the feed to go empty this week, so please enjoy this re-release of our episode from earlier this year plus a bonus segment that was only available for Patrons of the show until now. Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com Do you prefer the written word? Send us an owl: info@acciopolitics.com or leave us a message through our site. Find us online: Social Media: We are @acciopolitics on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Our site: www.acciopolitics.com | |||
| 21 Nov 2020 | 514.5: The One Where We Talk to Chris Rankin | 01:51:29 | |
Today’s episode isn’t about a chapter, but a character (and some other topics of interest). Actor/Director/Producer Chris Rankin, who embodied the character of Percy Weasley in the film adaptation of the Harry Potter series, graciously joined us 19 years after the filming of Sorcerer’s Stone. We get to the nitty-gritty of how Chris got into the Harry Potter series before being cast, Percy’s potential internal motivations, whether Chris ever read fanfics, how he’d like Percy’s life after the Battle of Hogwarts to look like, what Chris thinks Percy’s career ambitions were, and current politics (of course). Patrons get exclusive interview content with Chris, including whether he has a favorite non-canon ship, what it was like having his mom teach at his high school, and whether he is his own favorite Chris, in addition to an after-interview debrief between your hosts. Want that sweet exclusive content? Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/acciopolitics Get early bird tickets to watch Chris Rankin play the Fairy Godfather to Cinderella this December from the comfort of your home at https://pantolive.com/ Email us at info@acciopolitics.com or find us on social @acciopolitics (Twitter & Instagram). | |||
| 07 Nov 2020 | 513: This Chapter Feels Like a Personal Attack (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 13) | 01:10:31 | |
This week has been a very long year. We're exhausted. Anyhow, we talk about the 2020 presidential election (is it over yet? Are we there yet, mom and dad?) and talk about the horrifying chapter that is Detention with Dolores. Patrons get a bonus segment: The Elusive Latinx Vote. How do we talk about Latinx in the US and why can't the Democratic party reach some Latinx voters? Support our show: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 03 Oct 2020 | 508 - Dumbledore's Aspirational Pettiness (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 8) | 01:37:46 | |
It is a truth universally acknowledged that all our hosts aspire to levels of petty displayed by one Albus Dumbledore in this chapter of OoTP. As Harry faces trial by the Wizengamot led by one very insecure Minister of Magic who just wants people to let him have power in peace even as the Wizarding World is shifting due to Voldy's return, Professor Dumbledore sweeps in and gives the Minister of Magic a master class on shade and how to manipulate the law to suit his needs. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 09 Jan 2021 | 518: The One where Dobby Helps Harry Find the Room of Requirement (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 18) | 01:23:18 | |
We're back with the first episode we recorded after the new year started, and 2021 is certainly not pulling any punches in the political arena. With just the first week of 2021 under our belt, we've seen an attempted coup, this time by force (riots led by white supremacist groups, the proud boys, and Q conspiracy theorists at the Capitol incited by the lame-duck president). In this episode, we cover the politics of teach-ins, silence & knowledge, and coalition when it comes to Harry and his fellow Hogwarts students to build what becomes Dumbledore's Army during this chapter. Patrons get access to our discussion on what would it look like if the character of Luna was gender-flipped in the series, and what the series would look like if the gender-flipping also extended to her father. To support this podcast and access bonus content, become a Patron at www.Patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | 730: Politics of Mobilization and Guardianship (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 30) | 00:55:24 | |
This is the one where, after alerting Voldemort to Harry’s presence, Luna stuns Alecto Carrow only for her brother Amycus to show up along with McGonagall. Harry ends up casting the Cruciatus curse on Amycus after he spits in McGonagall’s face, and after subduing them both Harry gets the chance to tell McGonagall what’s going on. She has a run-in with Snape which ends with him jumping out of the window to escape, and then she rounds up the rest of the heads of Houses to protect the school and get everyone to safety. Harry returns to the Room of Requirement to see that the Order has shown up to help fight. Everyone starts heading to the Great Hall to prepare for battle but Harry and the Weasley family stay behind. While Ginny is fighting with her family to stay and fight, Percy shows up and apologizes for everything he’s done. They reconcile and just as they’re about to join the rest of the school, Harry sees that Voldemort has finally arrived at Hogwarts.
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| 03 Jan 2019 | 404: The Politics of Prejudice (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 4) | 00:24:30 | |
Today's episode tackles prejudice, which hinges on a central premise: who we despise or fear is different or "other" than us. Most times, prejudice makes us mistakenly believe that we are better than other people from backgrounds different than ours.
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| 25 Jan 2020 | 503.5: Let's Talk Harry Potter and Politics | 00:45:40 | |
Last week's guest Aureo joins Adri to talk about Harry Potter and politics in this off-chapter conversation. See you next week! | |||
| 26 Mar 2018 | 217: The Politics of Consent (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17) | 00:56:14 | |
Adri and Erin discuss the politics of consent in Chamber of Secrets, especially when it comes to Tom Riddle’s use of Ginny as a vessel for his means. Can Harry also be a non-consenting part of this equation? This episode’s current event is brought to you by Katy Perry and her breach of consent with an American Idol contestant: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/suspendedinherjar/2018/03/consent-necessary-also-ambiguous/ Shoutout to The Podcast That Must Not Be Named for sending us a clip of their discussion around Chamber of Secrets. Find us online:
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| 23 Oct 2017 | 114: The Politics of Contraband (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 14) | 00:39:34 | |
Adri and Erin discuss the intricacies of what makes certain objects Contraband in chapter 14, “Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They question what objects are contraband in the wizarding world and why they’re given such designations. This episode’s featured voicemail comes from Jenna. Episode 15 will discuss the politics of punishment in chapter 15, “The Forbidden Forest” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Media we’ve been consuming:
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| 15 Oct 2018 | 322: The Politics of Outrage (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 22) | 00:59:51 | |
We’ve been guided by the politics of outrage forever, it seems. Today, Adri and Erin delve into Snape-level outrage in the last chapter of PoA. Is there such a thing as selective outrage and who wields it? Why do wizards not seem to care about emotional abuse but lose their shit when there’s a very tame werewolf in their midst? So many questions, not enough time to fit them all. Speaking of oturage, Mitch McConnel is such a sleaze: http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/mcconnell-gop-court-stacking-will-outlast-kavanaugh-outrage.html Find us online:
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| 28 Mar 2021 | 528: Spilling the Proverbial Tea (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Ch. 28) | 01:08:09 | |
In this episode, Helene and Adri tackle the differences between the politics of anarchy and the politics of norms. They also discuss the ethical dilemma of having a potion like veritaserum in the wizarding world, as well as Hermione's enchantment that led Marietta to have very unfortunate skin problems related to blabbing a secret. Support the show by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. This week patrons get access to our segment discussing who we'd like to write into the canon and why. This week, it's Adri's turn. | |||
| 25 Sep 2017 | 110: The Politics of Friendship (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 10) | 00:43:46 | |
Erin and Adri talk about the politics of Friendship in chapter 10, “Halloween” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. What are the boundaries of friendship? When does a friendship and general good will enables people to take advantage of you? What is a toxic friendship? This episode’s featured voicemail comes from Dani from Albuquerque, NM. Episode 11 will discuss the politics of organized sports in chapter 11, “Quidditch” of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Media we’ve been consuming:
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| 12 Sep 2022 | 710: The Intersection between Loyalty and Exploitation (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 10) | 01:26:38 | |
On this episode, your hosts talk about the politics of loyalty and exploitation, Kreacher and house elves’ status in wizarding society, Regulus’ betrayal of Voldemort, and much more.
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| 20 Nov 2018 | 325: Bonus Episode! Giving Tuesday - Rape Crisis Center | 01:21:15 | |
Adri is joined by Paige Martin, the Development Coordinator for the Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio to talk about Giving Tuesday, the very important work the Rape Crisis Center does around Sexual Violence and its many ramifications, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Netflix binges. Follow the rape crisis center and donate to this very important cause:
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| 30 Jan 2021 | 521: Privilege & Perspective and our Love of Alliteration (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 21) | 01:44:48 | |
In this jam-packed chapter, Harry discovers what those winged horses he can now see are called and the reason why he can see them while others can't, he kisses Cho, gets some emotional intelligence intel from Hermione, and he has a terrifying dream from the point of view of an actual snake. We talk about the nuances of the politics of privilege and perspective, one being about what others cannot see and quantify as a solid entity, and the other being rooted firmly in one person's point of view. Support our podcast by becoming a Patron for as little as $2 month: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics Our Patreon-exclusive segment for this week is an addition to our growing installment of Girl Who Lived. This time, we're talking about the implications of Gilderoy Lockhart if he had been written as a woman, how seriously she would have been taken, and if Arthur and Lucius would have been brawling to impress her at Flourish and Blotts, among other high-minded concerns. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | 715: The One where Helene’s Right to Dislike Ron (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 15) | 01:40:43 | |
Well, we’re here: the chapter where Ronald Weasley just abandons Harry and Hermione because he had a tantrum and his pride got in the way of their friendship. While Adri talks about the politics of privilege (how you can be privileged in certain ways even as a minority group), Helene talks about the politics of trust (and how Ron betrayed that trust).
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| 22 Jan 2018 | 208: The Politics of Remembrance (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 8) | 00:52:13 | |
How do we choose who and what we remember in our cultural spaces? Who gets invited to places of memories and who gets excluded? This week, we discuss the politics of remembrance in chapter 8 “The Deathday Party” of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. We also talk about remembrance in the context of American history and politics: http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/15/us/mlk-day-latest/index.html Find us online:
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| 18 Dec 2019 | 501: The Politics of Protection | 00:59:26 | |
On the first episode for the fifth book, Julianna and Adri talk about the politics of protection, Dudley and Harry's relationship, and Harry's anger at his current situation. Support our Podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/acciopolitics | |||
| 31 Jul 2017 | 101: The Politics of Physical Appearance (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 1) | 00:28:32 | |
On the first episode of Accio Politics, Adri and Erin tackle the politics of physical appearance in chapter one “The Boy Who Lived” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. They explore questions such as, why does Vernon Dursley react with derision to the sight of people in cloaks? What’s Vernon hiding behind that large mustache of his? How does the physical structure of Privet Drive and the people it attracts automatically sets Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Hagrid apart based on their physical appearance? What do we learn about the muggle world through Vernon’s eyes? We hear from Liz Haebe, who was kind enough to leave us a voicemail about her favorite moment in the first Harry Potter book. We then take a left turn into discussing our recent Netflix binges (including one that is tangentially related to the Harry Potter universe). Find us online:
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| 25 Oct 2021 | 613: There’s More to Magic than Skill (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 13) | 00:51:01 | |
Is who we are determined by our genes (nature) or our upbringing and culture (nurture)? This is one of the questions that we ask ourselves in this episode of this podcast, especially when it comes to the differences between Harry and Voldemort. We also talk about how knowledge can be used as a form of currency; this can be seen in social gains and even monetary ones. We also consider a bombshell that Dumbledore lets drop on Harry’s education: the fact that the ability to do magic can be determined by someone’s mental and/or emotional state. This gets us thinking about how Harry and Neville don’t thrive in subjects where they feel particularly vulnerable or nervous. Furthermore, how does this interact with our lived experiences? We think about the times where our abilities may have been dimmed by emotions or any mental blocks. The question of the week is: Do you think Voldemort is a product of his nature or his nurture? Why? Patrons get a bonus segment for this episode! This week, we’re talking about Dumbledore’s Teaching Style. Want access to this bonus content and more? Become a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail: 915.996.1699 or email an mp3 recording to info@acciopolitics.com Do you prefer the written word? Send us an owl: info@acciopolitics.com or leave us a message through our site. Find us online: Social Media: We are @acciopolitics on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Our site: www.acciopolitics.com
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| 30 Apr 2018 | 301: The Politics of Non-Traditional Students (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 1) | 00:37:22 | |
Adri and Erin discuss the politics of non-traditional students in Chapter 1, “Owl Post,” of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. We talk about barriers to learning, how learning institutions can mimic the prison system, and how academia is absolutely an isolating institution. This politic reminds us of non-traditional students in academia: https://badgerherald.com/news/2018/04/25/uw-announces-badger-ready-program-to-help-nontraditional-students-veterans-earn-their-degrees/ Find us online:
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