We turn to David Harper (Off Panel, SKTCHD) and Augie De Blieck, Jr. (Pipeline Comics) for expertise on what’s going on in comics news. Are the struggles of this niche industry indicative of something broader going on in our media? Is news a trustworthy advocate that can help us make informed decisions?
Guest: Randy Gue of Emory Libraries.
First broadcast September 22 2017.
“What is it about?”
This comic book from two of Europe’s most legendary creators both presents and parodies white male themes in the 20th century. So what makes it compelling today? Should we embrace or reject its existentialism?
Guest: Chad Hutchens, Head of Digital Collections, University of Wyoming Libraries.
First broadcast September 15 2017.
“…unfettered by a carbonaceous film.”
With a provocative book title, Laura Jane Grace is reclaiming a slur and repurposing it for her story of struggling with gender dysphoria and self-destructive behavior. Guest Alyson McManus helps us unpack this experience into something universal, with which we can all identify.
“I have been confused with a collector.”
Guest: Ian MacKaye of Dischord Records.
First broadcast September 5 2014.
Playlist at http://www.wrek.org/?p=10191
“I really wish someone had understood that this would be important later.”
First broadcast July 11 2014.
Playlist at http://bit.ly/1twqElf
“It’s our charge to reach people.”
Guests: Lauren Algee and Michele Casto of the DC Public Library.
First broadcast June 19 2015.
Playlist at http://www.wrek.org/?p=12244
Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar has developed a warm, well thought out approach to family cartoons. We look at her goals, Cartoon Network’s business plans and the fight in fandom over how this show represents diverse identities.
“Punk rock!”
First broadcast September 1 2017.