Topic: Supergirl

3 chapters across the catalog

Pregnant Person
Episode 1138 56:04 - 1:00:20

1138: Pregnant Person

CIA Recruitment at Comic Book Conventions

The CIA is actively recruiting at events like Awesome Con, using games and pop culture references to attract scientists and cyber experts. Director Gina Haspel has emphasized a shift toward social media outreach, including the agency's new Instagram presence. The hosts suggest that the CIA is influencing storylines in entertainment, such as the show "Supergirl," to spread specific political messaging to younger audiences.

Otherize
Episode 1082 2:18:29 - 2:23:51

1082: Otherize

Othering, Identity Politics, Supergirl, The View

The term "othering" has emerged as a new verb in political discourse, used by figures on The View and CNN to describe the marginalization of groups. This linguistic shift is also appearing in popular culture, such as the TV show Supergirl, where "The Others" are used as an allegory for immigrants. Critics argue that "otherization" is a tool of identity politics designed to create existential enemies out of political opponents.

11 years
Episode 1080 2:57:48 - 3:00:08

1080: 11 years

Supergirl TV Show, Climate Change Propaganda

A clip from the television show *Supergirl* is analyzed as blatant political propaganda aimed at children. The scene features a presidential spokesperson mocking those who doubt global warming, equating the belief to knowing that 2+2=4 and that the Earth is round.