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.
Sep 10
Is a shaky U.S. bond market good for Canada?
Many economists say the bond market is the most important financial market in the world. It sets the baseline for almost everything Canadians borrow: mortgages, car loans, lines of credit. And right now, it’s looking pretty weird.30-year U.S. Treasury yields are the highest they’ ... Show More
26m 18s
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
1h 21m
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>
<p>Close The Door And Come H ... Show More
1h 25m