Julian Wamble

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Julian Wamble, PhD is an Associate Professor of Political Science at George Washington University, where he teaches the widely popular course Harry Potter and the Politics of Social Identity. He is the creator and host of the Critical Magic Theory podcast. Wamble’s work bridges the worlds of pop culture and politics, using the Harry Potter series as a lens to examine power, race, and identity. His scholarship focuses on African American politics and the intersections of race and political behavior, bringing academic rigor and cultural insight to every analysis. Across his teaching, digital platforms, and public scholarship, Dr. Wamble invites audiences to think more critically about the stories that shape how we see the world.