"In the new movie Sovereign, actor Nick Offerman plays an extremist who doesn't believe in the legitimacy of the federal government. In real life, Nick comes from a small-town political family. His father is the mayor of Minooka, Illinois, and his uncle is on the village board. In this episode Nick talks about choosing roles, how he's different from his family, his love of teaching woodworking and the profound influence of poet Wendell Berry."
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Nick Offerman plays an anti-government extremist in the film Sovereign who does not accept the federal government's legitimacy. He originates from a small-town political family: his father is the mayor of Minooka, Illinois, and his uncle serves on the village board. He selects roles with attention to character differences from his personal background. He teaches woodworking and describes it as a magical practice. Poet Wendell Berry exerts a profound influence on his outlook. Podcast production is credited to Andrew Dunn. Slate Plus membership offers ad-free podcasts, bonus content, and full access to Slate articles, with signup information and social links provided.
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