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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Letter from the Birmingham jail

Book • 1963

Author

Martin Luther King Jr

Author

Dion Graham

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" is a powerful and influential letter written in response to criticism of the civil rights movement.

King eloquently defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance and addresses concerns about the methods used to achieve racial equality.

The letter is a masterpiece of rhetoric and persuasion, articulating the moral urgency of the struggle for civil rights.

King's powerful words and unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire activists and readers worldwide.

The "Letter from Birmingham Jail" remains a cornerstone of the civil rights movement and a testament to the power of nonviolent resistance.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as one of the books he read in January 2023, comparing it to Henry David Thoreau's "On Civil Disobedience."

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Ep. 236: Hacking Remote Work

Mentioned by

John Kiriakou

as a source of inspiration for his own "Letter from Loretto" while imprisoned.

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#2392 - John Kiriakou

Mentioned by

Michelle Jones

in relation to his nonviolent movement, which was rooted in the Sermon on the Mount.

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Kicking Off a Year With Sermon on the Mount

Mentioned as a product of Conner's vow, smuggled out of jail on bits of paper given to him by a sympathetic inmate.

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September 14, 2025

Mentioned by

Matt Welch

in the context of protests being described as performative.

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Javier Milei's Libertarian Policies Win Shock Election

Referenced by Ryan Anderson when discussing Martin Luther King Jr.'s views on just and unjust laws.

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BONUS: Contending for Truth

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

and

Dwayne Betts

as a seminal work of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Injustice and the "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (with Dwayne Betts)

Mentioned by

Andrew Walker

when discussing unjust racial supremacy laws and their misalignment with natural and eternal law.

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Ep 90. Natural Law w. Dr. Andrew Walker

Mentioned as an open letter and powerful defense of civil disobedience, written by Martin Luther King while imprisoned.

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30. The March That Changed America (Ep 1)

Mentioned by

David Naiman

in a conversation about liberalism and fascism.

Omar El Akkad : One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

Mentioned by

W. Kamau Bell

, who quotes a passage from it and finds it relevant to current issues.

W. Kamau Bell

Referenced by

Terry Johnson

when discussing character over skin color.

248. Terry Johnson on Christian Nationalism (Bonus)

Essential argument that the speaker says Martin Luther King makes against white moderates for refusing to embrace his strategy of nonviolence.

Disagreeing without Baseless Hatred — with Daniel Taub

Mentioned by

Andrew Doyle

when making the point about pseudo-religious movement.

Andrew Doyle: Trapped Between Woke Dogma and Right-Wing Populism

Mentioned by

Sarah Schulman

when referring to Dr. King's concept of direct action.

E296: Conflicted Solidarity w/ Sarah Schulman

Mentioned by

Andrew Young

regarding Martin Luther King Jr.'s response to criticism written in the margins of the New York Times.

Rachel Maddow in Discussion with Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young

Mentioned by

David Ikard

as a primary source for understanding the Civil Rights Movement.

How thinking critically about history shapes our future (with David Ikard)

Mentioned when discussing how classic books animate the black intellectual tradition.

Why We Still Need Plato

Mentioned by

Bakari Sellers

as an example of Condoleezza Rice's parents being the group King was talking to.

100th Episode Special: “Beyonce” Joins the Crew

Referenced by

Peniel Joseph

to Martin Luther King Jr.'s views on the triple evils facing humanity.

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