Ep. 40 - Culture as Refuge with Dr. Ignacio Sanchez Prado
Dr. Ignacio Sanchez Prado is a Professor of Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Film and Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on the relationship between cultural institutions, political ideologies and aesthetic representation in literature, cinema, gastronomy and other forms of cultures.
Ignacio discusses a “little bit of everything” on this episode of (A)Theist. That’s the point… Dr. Sanchez Prado deeply values intellectualism and curiosity in a time where both are declining in society. In addition to his breadth of knowledge about the world around him, he discusses deep flaws in how American politics discusses immigration, our approach to food, our approach to cinema, and a whole lot of other topics.
He also expresses that he is proudly a materialist and not contemplative - instead, he states that “Culture is my refuge.” That’s a fascinating juxtaposition to many of the other guests we’ve had on the show. Plus, we get some GREAT restaurant suggestions for those who live in the St. Louis area!
This episode was first released on November 18, 2024.
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