When you spend the bulk of your life reading, writing, and building lesson plans, sometimes your brain needs a break. Join two of your favorite political theory professors - John McMahon and Danielle Hanley - as they switch gears from the world’s so-called Great Books to break down some of your favorite TV shows. The twist? Only one of your hosts has seen the show before.
Up first? The Americans.
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When you spend the bulk of your life reading, writing, and building lesson plans, sometimes your brain needs a break. Join two of your favorite political theory professors - John McMahon and Danielle Hanley - as they switch gears from the world’s so-called Great Books to break down some of your favorite TV shows. The twist? Only one of your hosts has seen the show before.
Up first? The Americans.
Americans Season 6 coverage coming in the new year!
Not Quite Great Books: a TV podcast
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Americans Season 6 coverage coming in the new year!
If you can't wait for [redacted] and [redacted] and the dramatic [redacted] of our beloved [redacted], never fear, we'll be back in early 2026 to begin our coverage of The Americans, Season 6 (the last one!).
Not Quite Great Books: a TV podcast
When you spend the bulk of your life reading, writing, and building lesson plans, sometimes your brain needs a break. Join two of your favorite political theory professors - John McMahon and Danielle Hanley - as they switch gears from the world’s so-called Great Books to break down some of your favorite TV shows. The twist? Only one of your hosts has seen the show before.
Up first? The Americans.