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“The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi” with Wright Thompson

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

CHAPTER

The Big Lie and Untold Courage

This chapter examines the concept of the 'big lie' in relation to modern conspiracy theories and their historical roots, especially in Nazi propaganda. It also tells the poignant story of Willie Reed, a witness to the Emmett Till murder, highlighting the courage he showed amid the dire consequences of his testimony.

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