
MLK Conservative Icon??? | Guest: Ryan Turnipseed | 1/17/23
The Auron MacIntyre Show
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Evolving Perspectives and Political Leanings
The chapter explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s evolving beliefs and political leanings, challenging misconceptions around his views on topics like affirmative action and government intervention. It discusses King's advocacy for racial equity and quotas as a step towards colorblindness, contrasting the belief that he supported free market principles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reading King's speeches to truly grasp his evolving perspectives and sheds light on his connections with the Communist Party in the 1960s.
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