About this episode

The hosts reflect on the Capra-esque qualities of the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and its cultural significance.

We're trying to savor the Capra-esque quality of this experience by wrapping up with Mr. Smith. Supplemental materials: James Taylor - You've Got a Friend Mr Deeds Goes to Town trailer Sokovia Accords debate from Captain America: Civil War Thank you so much for joining us again for this series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Hosts: Joshua Malina, Hrishikesh Hirway

Topics covered

• Capra-esque films
• political themes
• film analysis
• podcast series wrap-up
• cultural references

Keywords

• Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
• Capra
• film analysis
• politics
• James Taylor
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: dovetail.prx.org

Books & works: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Mr Deeds Goes to Town, Captain America: Civil War

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