#DisElectAbility: 'I Heart Politics' Deep Dive Into Political Fandom Culture with Dr P CS Andrews

About this episode

Aar Jae Williams interviews Dr. Phoenix CS Andrews about the intersection of politics and fandom, focusing on the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent individuals.

The Intersection of Politics and Fandom: An Interview with Dr. Phoenix CS Andrews In this episode of Diselectability, Aar Jae Williams (Eira-Auri) interviews Dr. Phoenix CS Andrews, author of 'I Heart Politics,' which explores the theory of political fandom culture and its impacts in the age of mass-market popular culture. Dr. Andrews, who is disabled and neurodivergent, shares insights on how autism and ADHD influence his perspective on political engagement. The discussion delves into the intersections of fandom, populism, conspiracy theories, and the broader implications for disabled and marginalised communities. Additionally, they touch on Dr. Andrews' personal journey with late diagnoses of several disabilities and the unique challenges and experiences that come with it. The episode also explores how disabled people navigate political spaces, the representation of neurodivergent and transgender individuals in media, and how supportive fandoms provide community and identity. Upcoming episodes will feature interviews relevant to disability and politics, including a talk with former government minister Robert Buckland on government policies affecting disabled people. For more…

People in this episode

Host: Aar Jae Williams (Eira-Auri)

Guest: Dr. Phoenix CS Andrews

Topics covered

• political fandom culture
• disability and politics
• neurodivergence
• representation in media
• community and identity

Keywords

• politics
• fandom
• disability
• neurodivergent
• ADHD
• autism
• populism
• conspiracy theories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Neuro Rainbow Project, thatdocphoenix.com, linktr.ee/iheartpolitics, patreon.com/rainbowpacifier, ko-fi

Books & works: I Heart Politics

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