Wed. 05/04 - Margaret Thatcher's Empire Strikes Back

<p><strong><em>Did Margaret Thatcher play a role in the origins of Star Wars Day? Plus, why human hibernation for long-distance space travel might not actually be worth it. And a redone Bob Dylan recording on an all-new analog medium, coming this Friday.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at <a href="http://novo.co/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">novo.co/kottke</a></li><li>Outer, Get $300 off and free shipping at <a href="http://liveouter.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liveouter.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.starwars.com/news/may-the-4th-be-with-you-cultural-history" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">May the 4th Be With You: A Cultural History</a> (Star Wars)</li><li><a href="https://movieweb.com/star-wars-day-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Brief History of Star Wars Day</a> (MovieWeb)</li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/05/04/star-wars-day-2021-meme-thats-overtaken-online-galaxy/4873284001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">May the Fourth: What is Star Wars Day and when did it start?</a> (USA Today)</li><li><a href="https://www.avclub.com/may-the-fourth-new-obi-wan-kenobi-trailer-ewan-mcgregor-1848879470" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">May the Fourth kicks off with a new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer</a> (A/V Club)</li><li><a href="https://bluemilkrun.bandcamp.com/track/meet-me-in-mustafar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Meet Me in Mustafar"</a> (Blue Milk Run, Bandcamp)</li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/05/04/1096555142/may-the-4th-star-wars-day-npr-drama" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On May the 4th, let's remember the time NPR had a 'Star Wars' radio drama</a> (NPR)</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/0-29uKdckL4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Wars: A New Hope Radio Drama - Nigel's Edit</a> (Nigel Langes,