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