S5E13 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 8
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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Summary
Hosts explore primary sources from the Black Reconstruction period, including speeches by Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stevens and others, which unequivocally state that the Civil War was fought to preserve racial inequality and the institution of slavery, debunking the 'states' rights' narrative. The discussion extends to the psychological impact of absolute power on slave owners and critiques of 'common sense' as a potentially white supremacist concept. The episode also highlights modern examples of racism, such as Senator Tom Cotton's comments on Chinese students, and concludes with a powerful call for community organizing and anti-racist activism, emphasizing the lessons from Reconstruction's failures and the origins of fascism.Episode description
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