The Siposium: Witch Please - Why the Witch Won't Leave Us Alone

Ever wish your favorite NPR segment came with trivia drinks and real conversation? Welcome to The Siposium—a live interactive gathering where we deep dive into surprisingly niche topics with expert guests thoughtful dialogue and just enough irreverence to keep it fun. Think NPR-style curiosity casual community vibes and real-time interaction. With drinks.
This month: Witch Please: Why the Witch Won't Leave Us Alone
Why does the witch still cast such a long shadow? This talk explores how the figure of the witch continues to haunt our collective imagination—from pop culture icons to political metaphors and Instagram aesthetics. Building on foundational ghost work our speaker dives into the witch as a spectral presence: a symbol of fear freedom rebellion and otherness. What does our fascination with witches reveal about our anxieties our desires and the stories we tell about power? Come trace the crooked path of the witch through history culture and the present moment—and uncover why we just can't seem to let her go.

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