Join Sterling, Andrew, and guest host Ron as we tackle assimilation vs. multiculturalism, the symbolism of Britain as America's roots, why national stories shape political reality, and why the fight for the future of Britain and Europe matters to Americans more than they think.

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In this episode of "The Pop Culture Contrarian," Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew talk about why "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin" from The Daily Wire feels more like a classic fantasy film. They also dig into the deeper meaning: shifting power structures, collapsing order, the search for authority and legitimacy, and what binds a civilization together when the center doesn't hold. Finally, they highlight some standout moments in the Arthurian legend tale — including a baptism scene, references to the fall of Rome and the spread of Christianity, and the show's approach to magic through word, song, and the spiritual — where the "spellcasting" feels ancient, dangerous, and real.

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Star Trek used to be about adventure, ethics, sacrifice, competence, the frontier, and a cavalier masculine hero. It fantasized about a utopian, post-scarcity civilization testing big ideas in space. Enter "Starfleet Academy: Episode 1," which feels more like "postmodern Hogwarts in space." Oh, and by the way, the fact that in this new storyline emotional trauma (you read that right) nuked dilithium across the galaxy and brought on a galactic-level apocalypse should tell you all you need to know about the state of Star Trek. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they go kicking and screaming review the latest in ruined franchises and go where no Trekkie would dare to go.

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