TMR 30.5: "I Am Highly Optimistic But Not Amnesiac" [I the Supreme]
Carlos Labbé (Navidad & Matanza, The Murmuration) joins Chad and Kaija to talk about his experience reading Yo el Supremo in college, influences on this period of “el Boom,” Latin American history, and much more. They also discuss the plot, as it relates to Paraguay’s independence and the instillation of Francia as Supreme Dictator, and make predictions on what’s to come. Also: More skulls!!
This week’s music is “Northern Wind Brings Redemption” by Saagara.
Next week’s episode will cover through page 326. If you want to follow along, the complete schedule can be found here.
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