

Brief: Slavery is Not a Form of Hustle
Sep 2, 2023
The podcast explores the co-opting of civil rights language by right and wellness influencers, with a focus on a tech-bro entrepreneur using slavery as an analogy for his hustle. It also discusses the influence of conspiracy theorists on public understanding, controversial comparisons to slavery and the Holocaust, and the need for dialogue to address social inequality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Cultural Appropriation and Co-opting Civil Rights Language during COVID-19
02:23 • 3min
Conspiracy Theorists and Their Impact on Public Understanding
05:46 • 5min
Exploring Truths About Human Nature and Controversial Comparisons
11:12 • 2min
Critiquing Social Issues and Inequality
13:23 • 9min