The Handmaid’s Tale

“If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny” Examining The Handmaid’s Tale. . .the fictional story that explores the real potential of the U.S. as a failed state. Discussion of “The Handmaid’s Tale” ( Hulu series) through the lens and perspectives of the Black experience – the events, characters, and the capacity of the U.S. to fail – exploring the potential of what a failed state and fascism might mean for Black people.

When written, nothing included in the story had NOT happened in human history. The best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States. Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats people, other than white men, as property of the state, takes place following some environmental disasters that cause a plummeting birth rate. The new regime forces the U.S. system of democracy into failure, and in the midst of chaos and civil war. The areas where the “Gilead Republic governs” in previous American regions, establishes strict caste and penal systems. The series will feature a weekly panel, followed by audience discussion and open chat. Let us know of your interest. L. Michelle Odom, Senior Producer. More information: TWN@truthworksnetwork.com @TruthWorks Radio Network

Are you a student of, political junkie fan, a serious viewer of Hulu’s production of “The Handsmaid’s Tale?” If so, TruthWorks Radio Network is in production of a Fall Discussion series, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.” Examining “The Handmaid’s Tale“. . .the fictional story that explores the real potential of the U.S. as a failed state. Would you be interested in joining us during our broadcasts leading up to Season 5? Seeking input through the lens and perspectives of the Black experience – the events, characters, and the capacity of the U.S. to fail – exploring the potential of what a failed state and fascism might mean for Black people. The series will feature a weekly panel, followed by audience discussion and open chat. Let us know of your interest. L. Michelle Odom , Senior Producer. Respond below.