Ethnic Tensions and Urban Renewal in Philadelphia

The hosts delve into the effects of urban renewal and ethnic cleansing in Philadelphia, discussing the deterioration of the city and the displacement of ethnic groups. They touch on the role of Catholic mayors, dive into the historical tensions between white Anglo-Saxon Protestants and Irish Catholics, and explore the use of religion as a cover for ethnic tribal distinctions.

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