Movies vs. Capitalism | The Succession Finale (w/ David Sirota)

Rivka and Frank are joined by David Sirota to break down the series finale of HBO’s Succession.

When it comes to satirizing corporate media and the billionaire oligarchs who run it, no TV series has done it as effectively as Succession. Its depiction of the dysfunctional ultra-wealthy is at times hilarious but also terrifying, sheerly due to the immense power they wield. Now that the show has ended, will it be entered into the great television pantheon? What were some of the most shocking and stand-out moments? And is there anything they wish the Succession finale had done differently?

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MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism.

MVC examines the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — unpacking the ideological messages baked into some of your favorite movies.