Leave the Gun, Take the Podcast: "The Godfather at 50" and its political meaning (G&R 172) Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals
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"The Godfather" movies are on the short list of the most consequential American films ever, not just for their cinematic quality but because they've become a textbook for politics as well. In this episode Scott and Bob celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the release of the movie with a discussion of the way the movie is a deep analysis of American capitalism and politics.
We talk about the way Don Corleone wielded power, the relationship between the mob and "legitimate" businesses, the attempt to break into the Cuban market, the Corleone influence in Las Vegas, and so much more.
Pop Culture is an important venue for analyzing the way politics is wielded and how many of the lessons of The Godfather are evident in our everyday lives.
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If you want to understand America and politics, read The Godfather (https://bit.ly/3z0jdrJ)
The Godfather Films: The Political (Ir)Relevance Of A Timeless Classic (https://bit.ly/3yWIJ1k)
Michael Cohen Once Called Trump the ‘Godfather of Politics’ (https://bit.ly/3aRspXH)
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This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac.
"The Godfather" movies are on the short list of the most consequential American films ever, not just for their cinematic quality but because they've become a textbook for politics as well. In this episode Scott and Bob celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the release of the movie with a discussion of the way the movie is a deep analysis of American capitalism and politics.
We talk about the way Don Corleone wielded power, the relationship between the mob and "legitimate" businesses, the attempt to break into the Cuban market, the Corleone influence in Las Vegas, and so much more.
Pop Culture is an important venue for analyzing the way politics is wielded and how many of the lessons of The Godfather are evident in our everyday lives.
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Links//
If you want to understand America and politics, read The Godfather (https://bit.ly/3z0jdrJ)
The Godfather Films: The Political (Ir)Relevance Of A Timeless Classic (https://bit.ly/3yWIJ1k)
Michael Cohen Once Called Trump the ‘Godfather of Politics’ (https://bit.ly/3aRspXH)
Follow Green and Red//
https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast
Our rockin' website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/2wVcnC5P
Donate to Green and Red Podcast//
Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast
Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR
This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac.
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