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Jan 2023
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UNLOCKED: 24 | What's Left of Foucault?

Lillian Cicerchia, Owen Glyn-Williams, Gil Morejón, and William Paris
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We couldn't put together a new episode for you this week, so we thought we'd unlock an old Patreon exclusive! Thanks to everyone who helped us pick which one by voting in our Twitter poll. We'll be back with a brand new ep next Monday. -- In this episode, the crew takes on a beloved figure of the academic 'left': Michel Foucault. The discussion gravitates ... Show More
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