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On John Carpenter's They Live (1988) w/ Sina Rahmani

The Red Nation Podcast

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Exploring Hegemony and Class Struggle in 'They Live'

This chapter examines social and political themes in 'They Live,' focusing on hegemony as defined by Antonio Gramsci. It highlights John Nada's struggle as a homeless worker in 1980s Los Angeles against the backdrop of neoliberal policies and the ruling class's dominance.

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