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Robert Scheer
Veteran journalist, author, and host of the Scheer Intelligence podcast who guides interviews and discussions on political and social issues.
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Aug 2, 2024
• 39min
Seeking asylum for truth telling
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Journalist and author Robert Scheer hosts Joel Whitney, who discusses his compelling book, "Flights: Radicals on the Run." They delve into the history of American dissent, spotlighting figures like Angela Davis and Malcolm X, who faced persecution for their beliefs. Whitney highlights the struggles of W.E.B. Du Bois and Lorraine Hansberry amid McCarthyism, illustrating the harsh realities of censorship and the price of truth-telling. Their conversation unravels the counter-narrative of American history and the ongoing fight for freedom of expression.
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