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I enjoyed the series on many fronts. Aside from being an intriguing story, it painted a vivid picture of the plight of a black America, which has changed little during the intervening years. It also covers an important snippet from a period in US political history from a quite different vantage point and reminds me again, of the powerful current of racism bubbling just below the surface in our country which politicians tap into again and again, to capture the attention, and snare the support of many undereducated, unenlightened, and often, blatantly bigoted voters. Hearing President Regan’s “Welfare Queen” quote reminds me again, of the extraordinary power of ultra exaggeration when skillfully deployed in an anecdotal context. Regan was a master, as have been many others occupying our Oval Office and other positions of political power.
Old OKC Guy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/14/19
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When will race no longer is a determining factor in how one is look at. Well not race but the color of ones skin. This story although well told reeks of how race determines how one is viewed and how discrimination negatively effects someone’s life. As a person of color this is so tiresome.
5DDU via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/07/19
Amazing subject matter. Unfortunately this podcast leaves much to be desired and does not tell the whole story and is very unsatisfying. Either the author / host after six years of research hasn’t gotten to the bottom of Linda Taylor’s story, or the rest of the story is in his book. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Theiceageishere via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/04/19
I was mesmerize with the story of the Queen and how it was told. It’s very timely and relevant for our times. Slate writers are consistently great.
Constanza from NY via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/03/19
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