A Handmaid's Hell: Coming to a Democratic Government Near You (Blessed be the Spoilers)

Blessed Day! Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host, 'Just Mel', are back for the first Sci-Fi Carnival podcast of the year. And what a year it has been! In acknowledgment of the attempted coup on the U.S. government earlier this month, we are nerding-out with impunity over the Handmaid's Tale Hulu series. In this episode, we cover:

• Signs your country may be the next Gilead
• Other people's babies
• Handmaids, Martha's, Commanders, and Shaman
• Fake facts and totalitarian governments
• Playing the long game: something to consider when you didn't get out in time.
• What to do when your commander doesn't want to play scrabble anymore.
• Serena Joy and the art of outsmarting yourself.

*Warning: Because of the events on January 6, 2021, this episode will be more political than usual.