Chapter
The Various Levels of Pushback Against Racial Equality
32:34 - 43:18 (10:43)
The podcast host and guest discuss the different levels of pushback against racial equality, ranging from the extreme tiki torch rallies to the more subtle "but" comments that deflect from acknowledging systemic racism.
Clips
The idea of a racial reckoning after George Floyd's death brought up the need for an understanding of America's long history of racism.
32:34 - 36:53 (04:19)
Summary
The idea of a racial reckoning after George Floyd's death brought up the need for an understanding of America's long history of racism. Exclusion based on color and race was legal not too long ago and it's important to acknowledge and learn from that history.
ChapterThe Various Levels of Pushback Against Racial Equality
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The South won the narrative war post-Civil War, as the idea of racial difference was used to justify the evil of slavery and continued to persist even after slavery ended.
36:53 - 38:29 (01:35)
Summary
The South won the narrative war post-Civil War, as the idea of racial difference was used to justify the evil of slavery and continued to persist even after slavery ended. This same narrative was used to justify violence and death, creating a legacy that still affects us today.
ChapterThe Various Levels of Pushback Against Racial Equality
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast discusses the varying levels of pushback in response to George Floyd's death, ranging from those who outright condemn the incident to those who make excuses for the police officer's actions.
38:29 - 43:18 (04:48)
Summary
The podcast discusses the varying levels of pushback in response to George Floyd's death, ranging from those who outright condemn the incident to those who make excuses for the police officer's actions. It also touches on the need for reparative measures after the passage of the Voting Rights Act in the 1960s.