Coffee and a Mike Pete R. Quiñones and Stormy Waters #1282
Jan 3, 2026
Join Pete R. Quiñones, a writer and former libertarian commentator, and Stormy Waters, a political and cultural commentator, as they delve into the future of film and the influence of superhero movies, viewing them as modern propaganda. They critique historical revisionism and discuss Somali communities in Minnesota. The conversation highlights the changing landscape of cinema due to streaming and AI, while also unpacking American identity and political disillusionment. With sharp insights and engaging banter, this pair tackles big issues while sharing their favorite films.
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Superhero Morality Shapes Public Mindsets
- Superhero films became modern moral templates that simplify complex geopolitics into good-vs-evil narratives.
- Pete Quiñones argues these stories condition public expectations that someone else will always save us.
Historical Retconning In Immigrant Communities
- Pete Quiñones recounts Somalis in Minnesota teaching children that Somalis founded America as an example of historical retconning.
- He presents this as evidence groups rewrite histories to claim entitlement and resources.
Modern Heroes Lack Sacrifice
- The classical heroic ideal centered on duty and sacrifice, not personal power or envy of abilities.
- Pete Quiñones calls modern superheroes "anti-heroes" that strip away sacrifice and duty.
