"Wicked: Part 1" follows the origin story of Elphaba, known in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie as the Wicked Witch of the West. And it follows her friend, Galinda, who eventually becomes the Good Witch.
The movie is based on the Broadway musical which debuted in 2003. Last year, it became the fourth-longest running musical in Broadway history. And that musical comes from a 1995 novel of the same name. The new Wicked movie stars singer-actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as the witches Elphaba and Galinda.
The result this past weekend has been gravity-defying. "Wicked" brought in $114 million in North America and another $50 million internationally. That's the best-ever opening for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical.
For this meeting of the 1A Movie Club, we discuss the new "Wicked" film.
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Project Horizon: The Secret US Moon Base
There have always been conspiracy theories about secret structures on the lunar surface, and in modern decades numerous fringe researchers have alleged that various governments have already built some sort of permanent structure on the moon. It sounds pretty out there, but could there be a grain of truth to the stories? Tune in to learn more about Project Horizon in tonight's Classic episode.
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For those living under a gray cloud because of what the American electorate has done, it's time to get to work on changing opinions. People who follow the news and read op-eds may be in a minority, but salient minorities have propelled history. On the 50th anniversary of George Will's tenure at The Washington Post, George joins Tim to discuss the power of criticizing presidents and saying what you think. Plus, Tim reads from the mailbag and serves up some advice for dealing with Trump-supporting relatives at the Thanksgiving table.
George Will joins Tim Miller
show notes
George on his first 50 years as a columnist
George's first column for The Post
An appreciation of the Iron Man of America's oped pages
Mona's tribute to George
George Will joins Tim Miller
show notes
George on his first 50 years as a columnist
George's first column for The Post
An appreciation of the Iron Man of America's oped pages
Mona's tribute to George
The Gist - Congressman Seth Moulton
We're joined by Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, who discusses how democrats should engage on important but sensitive issues like trans women in sport. Also discussed: Moulton's conversation with incoming member of congress Sarah McBride, his opposition to Nancy Mace's rules focusing on bathrooms, and what the rest of the Massachusetts Democratic establishment is saying to him ... or, in the case of the chairman, not saying, because he still won't take Moulton's calls. Plus, a Spiel on the Republican overreach on LGBTQ issues, and where the gay rights movement finds itself stuck. Also, the Surgeon General designee runs Mike's doctor shop.
Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara
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Audio Mises Wire - Peace as a Prerequisite for Civilization
While men like Murray Rothbard and Ludwig von Mises believed in “just” war, nonetheless, they did not believe that wars lead to “just” outcomes, as war leads to destruction of civilization. The outcome of the American war of secession proved that point eloquently.
Original article: Peace as a Prerequisite for Civilization
Audio Mises Wire - Exchange is Not a Zero-Sum Game
One of the oldest and most harmful economic fallacies is the belief that, at best, economic exchange is a zero-sum activity. However, free exchange in an unhampered market is always positive.
Original article: Exchange is Not a Zero-Sum Game
Audio Mises Wire - Copernicus Was Also Right in Economics
Nicolaus Copernicus is best known for his observation that the sun was at the center of our solar system, but he also made a number of astute observations about economics.
Original article: Copernicus Was Also Right in Economics
Audio Mises Wire - The Secret Economic Theory Behind the $100,000 Birkin Bag
The iconic Hermès Birkin bag helps illustrate Carl Menger’s “Theory of the Good,” and Ludwig von Mises’s explanation of human action.
Original article: The Secret Economic Theory Behind the $100,000 Birkin Bag
Audio Mises Wire - How to Vote for Liberty
Voting is controversial among Austro-Libertarians for many reasons. However, if one does choose to vote, one should understand that the state is never constrained by the voters and cannot be “reformed.”
Original article: How to Vote for Liberty
Audio Mises Wire - It’s Good to be Skeptical of Elections
As with any other government-controlled institution, a high level of public skepticism about elections is healthy.
Original article: It’s Good to be Skeptical of Elections