S3E01 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

The Kingsmen premiers its third season by delving into the thought-provoking show, The Falcon & the Winter Soldier (2021). With their esteemed guest, Jordan Acosta, they explore topics like power and privilege, conflicting interpretations of symbols, the worthiness of a successor, imagining a just future, and striving to always do better.

Contents

[00:00:12] Introduction [00:05:19] Theme of Power and Privilege [00:19:36] Sam is a Peacemaker [00:25:22] The Symbolism of the Shield [00:31:49] The Shield and Its Bearer as Incarnation [00:38:18] Various Responses to the Ideal/Shield [00:45:44] John Walker, Resentment, Idolatry [00:52:18] The Difference Between Following Order and Doing What’s Right [01:00:21] Characters Represent Political POVs [01:03:22] The Armor and Shield from Wakanda [01:11:46] Art Creates Space to Imagine Potential [01:17:55] The Struggle of Democracy as a Social Practice [01:19:19] Sharon Carter: Good Person Wronged and then Gave Up on the Cause of Justice [01:21:47] Conclusion