HBO's Game of Thrones has just launched its eighth and final season. Since 2011, it has shaped everything from the way that television is broadcast to conversations about gender, politics, and power. Today on Front Burner, we break down the cultural significance of the show with Vox critic-at-large Todd VanDerWerff.
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Interest rates are up. Should you be worried?
On Wednesday, for the first time in three years, the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate. It’s a modest hike — just 0.25% — but it’s been a controversial one, with several economists arguing that governor Tiff Macklem was jumping the gun, when Canada has by some measures ... Show More
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Oct 28
US Politics! Will Texas flip, who's bailing on Trump?
On Tuesday, Americans will go to the polls in a midterm vote that stands to challenge the Republican hold on both chambers of congress. For the first time in decades, a state like Texas may flip from Republican to Democrat. The implications would be vast for a Trump administratio ... Show More
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May 2019
Season 8, Ep. 6: Iron Throne Blown
The series finale! James and Darren discuss the fate of Daenerys’ Iron Throne quest, the new king (and queen!) in Westeros, fan backlash to the final season, some tales from the GoT set and Ghost finally getting schnuggies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
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May 2019
271: Game of Thrones Series Retrospective
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We close the door on Game of Thrones and discuss our favorite/least favorite moments, miseries and mistakes from all 8 seasons. Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fire. Game of Thrones Series Retrospective.</p>
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