203: Halloweentown (Myth Movie Night)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Only on Spirits do we get really into the logistics and philosophy of a Disney Channel Original Movie. We’re talking Halloweentown, and stress that there’s no such thing as witch DNA, and magic should go back to being more democratic.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Content Warning:</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode contains conversations about or mentions of elitism, biological essentialism, religious persecution, societal inequity, and witch trials.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://io9.gizmodo.com/when-did-magic-become-elitist-5831053"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> When Did Magic Become Elitist?</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.learnreligions.com/about-hereditary-witchcraft-2562544"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Hereditary Witchcraft</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/are-you-descended-witches-new-digital-document-could-help-you-find-out-180960952/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Are You Descended from Witches?</span></a></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Housekeeping</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Recommendation</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: This week, Amanda recommends the podcast</span> <a href= "https://art19.com/shows/the-walk-in"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Walk-In</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">by Chef Elle Simone Scott. Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at</span> <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">spiritspodcast.com/books</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">VOTE</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">! If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., please make your plan today at</span> <a href="http://vote.gov"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">vote.gov</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Me