Inkoo Kang
Staff writer at The New Yorker, contributing to the magazine's coverage of culture and the arts.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 18min
Kill your daddies? TV's obsession with patricide
Inkoo Kang, a staff writer at The New Yorker, joins the conversation to explore the compelling trend of patricide in modern television. They dissect shows like HBO's 'Industry' and FX's 'The Bear,' pondering why audiences revel in the demise of flawed father figures. The discussion dives into how these narratives reflect societal anxieties about patriarchy and family dynamics. Moreover, they examine the complex interplay of identity, generational trauma, and the quest for empowerment in today’s storytelling.
Dec 1, 2023 • 50min
McCarthyism and queerness in 'Fellow Travelers'; plus, IBAM unplugged with Olivia Dean
New Yorker television critic Inkoo Kang joins the podcast to discuss Showtime's historical romance 'Fellow Travelers' set during McCarthyism and the Lavender Scare. They explore how the politics of the time shape the characters and how survival isn't always pretty. Singer-songwriter Olivia Dean also joins the show to talk about her debut album, Messy, and gives an unforgettable live performance.
