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Podcast: Sheep Get Sheared
Episode: Revisiting Orwell's 1984: Reflections from Mostar and the Realities Of Women
Description: In this thought-provoking episode of the Sheep Get Sheared Podcast, we explore the haunting parallels between George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and the current socio-political climate. During a bus ride through Bosnia, a graffiti tag reading "1984" caught my eye, prompting a deep dive into Orwell's predictions and their eerie resemblance to today's world, especially in light of recent actions by Biden's justice department against Donald Trump.As we journey through the historic city of Mostar, I share observations of women begging on the streets, often accompanied by young children. This sight raises poignant questions about societal structures, personal...