TEASER - Rule of Two Walls

<p dir="ltr">To listen to this full episode and get all shows ad free, subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit! </p> <p dir="ltr">August 24th is Ukraine's Independence Day. To celebrate, this week's bonus show highlights an innovative new documentary on the war, Rule of Two Walls. A Tribeca Film Festival Award-winner, Rule of Two Walls tells the story of Ukrainian artists on the frontlines, transforming horror into hope and defiance into inspiring art. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that art is survival. </p> <p dir="ltr">In the full episode, exclusively for Patreon supporters at the Truth-teller ($5/month) tier and higher, Andrea shares why she declined an invitation to the Democratic National Convention and what that decision taught her about processing trauma during our global struggle of democracy vs. fascism.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!</p> <p>Join us at a Gaslit Nation event! Gaslit Nation Patreon supporters at the Truth-teller level and higher, join the conversation at our live-tapings! Meet these incredible authors! You can also drop your questions in the chat or send them ahead of time through Patreon! Subscribe at <a href="http://patreon.com/Gaslit">Patreon.com/Gaslit</a> to join the fun!</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">September 16 at 7:00 PM ET: In-person live taping with Andrea and Terrel Starr at the Ukrainian Institute of America in NYC. Celebrate the release of In the Shadow of Stalin, the graphic novel adaptation of Andrea's film Mr. Jones, directed by Agnieszka Holland. Gaslit Nation Patreon supporters get in free – so message us on Patreon to be added to the guest list. Everyone else can RSVP here: https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/books-at-the-institute-chalupa/</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">September 17 at 12:00 PM ET: Virtual live taping with investigative journalist Stephanie Baker, author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/punishing-putin-inside-the-global-economic-war-to-bring-down-russia-stephanie-baker/21108209?ean=9781668050583"> Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia</a>. Her book has been highly praised by Bill Browder, the advocate behind the Magnitsky Act to combat Russian corruption. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">September 18 at 4:00 PM ET: Virtual live taping with the one and only Politics Girl, Leigh McGowan, author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-return-to-common-sense-the-essential-handbook-for-american-politics-leigh-mcgowan/21108421?ean=9781668066430"> A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It</a>.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">September 24 at 12:00 PM ET: Virtual live taping with David Pepper, author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/saving-democracy-a-user-s-manual-for-every-american-david-pepper/20075262?ean=9781662938214"> Saving Democracy</a>. Join us as David discusses his new art project based on Project 2025.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Rule of Two Walls <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rule_of_two_walls">https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rule_of_two_walls</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Artist: Palindrom Song: "Sparkle" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE_-BlVgjKg</p> <p> </p>