Episode #79: Matthew Dickerson

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Rewrite Radio Episode #79 Matthew Dickerson

Episode Summary

What is the source of power in fantasy literature? Listen along as author Matthew Dickerson investigates the magical universes of C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and J.R.R. Tolkien, discussing how each author portrays magic as power, with inevitably severe implications regarding good and evil. In an uncanny reflection of the state of modern humanity, Dickerson unveils how he finds and holds onto hope in this amusing yet pointed lecture.

Theme music is Modern Attempt by TrackTribe and June 11 by Andrew Starr.

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