
Beltway Banthas is a monthly Star Wars podcast about the intersection of Star Wars and politics. Host, Stephen Kent, draws from politics IRL and connects the big problems we face to lessons in the Star Wars universe. Whether it be discourse about redemption, empathy, humility or hot button topics ranging from racial justice to cancel culture, Beltway Banthas takes it all on.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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If you loved Beltway Banthas, you can still keep learning from Star Wars. Stephen Kent has a new podcast with co-host Riley Blanton, it's called Walk The Way. Inspired by the writing from How The Force Can Fix The World and This Is The Way, Walk The ... more
Join me at ThisIsTheWay.substack.com for the next chapter of Star Wars + politics and whatever else. Beltway Banthas has been one of the great joys of my life, and it's time to let it go. I believe even better things will come. I hope you'll come alo... more
Have you ever felt anger, hatred or contempt toward someone? What about a total stranger? If you hadn’t, you might not be a human being. Just something to consider. This episode of Beltway Banthas: This Is The Way, is a reflection on loving your enem... more
What's going on with Beltway Banthas?! Why is Stephen Kent speaking so softly and what is this lovely background music?! Beltway Banthas is in a new season of it's life called 'This Is The Way,' a run of episodes focused on taking Star Wars wisdom an... more
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I have been listening since the start, and appreciate Stephen’s stewardship of the show. He brings his opinion and principles into the show with full disclosure and sound logic without the shrill emotive arguments that permeate both Star Wars and political commentary.
It is a place that people of many views can participate in a challenging and fruitful discussion on two of my favorite topics.
If I could make one suggestion I would love for him to incorporate more international politics/relati... more
I have been following this show for the last several years, and it seems to just get better and better. Stephen really does a great job of getting a wide range of opinions and perspectives, and has so much nuance in his insights into politics and Star Wars.
While not the biggest Star Wars fan in the world I can still appreciate this one! The hosts have a lot of passion behind Star Wars and politics which leads to a really unique combination of ideas.
Love this podcast as both a huge politics nerd and a major Star Wars fan this show is all I have ever wanted and more! The only semi negative thing I could say is I really really wish there were more frequent shows, I need more of these podcasts more often! Thanks for doing the show ❤️
Stephen is deeply knowledgeable and great with his guests. Highly recommend the show!







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