Sep 15, 2026
Online harassment campaigns are an unfortunate reality of the
information age, and often a tool of ideaological projects to
affect the broader culture. In this episode, Mason sits with Audra
and explains how Jar Jar Binks, a comedic relief character from the
Star Wars franchise, was the first victim of the online mob. We
explore the personal experiences of the victims, Ahmed Best and
Jake Llyod, and how the modern conservative movement utilizes the
online rage machine for their political ends.
The
Redepmtion of Jar Jar Binks
George Lucas
on making Movies in the Soviet Union