In this episode of Just Out of Curiosity, we dig into the 1995 film Higher Learning and draw a provocative parallel to today’s political climate — specifically comparing Higher Learning’s character Remy with Charlie Kirk. We unpack:

• The core themes of Higher Learning (race, identity, power dynamics, campus tension)
• How Remy’s worldview and trajectory mirror (or diverge from) the style, rhetoric, and influence of Charlie Kirk
• What it means when art from decades ago resonates with modern political actors
• The limits and pitfalls of making direct analogies between fictional characters and real people
• Broader reflections on how film, culture, and politics reflect, amplify, or distort each other

Whether you’re a cinephile, political junkie, or someone curious about how film and real life intersect, this conversation will challenge you to see both Higher Learning and today’s public discourse in a new light.

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