Part deux of our monster M*A*S*H-athon conversation starts by tackling gender issues in the show and ends up with an imagined future for Hawkeye that involves hanging out with Timothy Leary and becoming an anti-war activist. In between, we cover sexism in the military, Freudian psychology, and nerd out about the show’s groundbreaking use of creative narrative devices. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of anti-imperialism chat too!
Music for this episode is covers of “Suicide is Painless” (Johnny Mandel/Michael Altman) and “You’re the Enemy” by Emily Yates (available for stream/download here)
READING RECS
Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War
M*A*S*H’ Finale, 35 Years Later: Untold Stories of One of TV’s Most Important Shows
30 Surprising Facts About ‘M*A*S*H
Why the Real Hawkeye Pierce Hates M*A*S*H
Color Photos from Actual M*A*S*H Units
Korean War History Site
Uncovering the Hidden History of the Korean War (Jacobin)
The Korean War: Forgotten, Unknown and Unfinished (Truthout)