155: David Maraniss: Path Lit By Lightning
Aug 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 155
Episode description
James and Al celebrate Celtics star Bill Russell, then bring on accomplished author and WaPo associate editor David Maraniss to discuss the life and legend of Jim Thorpe. In their conversation they look at the struggles he faced throughout his life, the restoration of his status as an Olympic champion, and the many challenges Native Americans have suffered in our history.
Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon.
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David Maraniss:
Twitter | Website | WaPo | Author of “Path Lit By Lightning” & Other Books
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Email your questions to James and Al at [email protected] or tweet them to @politicon.
Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
Get More From This Week’s Guests:
David Maraniss:
Twitter | Website | WaPo | Author of “Path Lit By Lightning” & Other Books
Please Support This Week’s Sponsors:
Miracle Brand:
For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com and use the promo code: WARROOM
Magic Spoon:
To get $5 of your next custom bundle of delicious Magic Spoon cereal go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: WARROOM
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