Georgia indictment fallout, Trump fact check, Morgan Freeman interview
Aug 16, 2023
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Morgan Freeman discusses his new film '761st Tank Battalion' and the importance of including the stories of black soldiers in history. The podcast also covers the fallout from the Georgia indictment, Trump's election fraud claims, and Rudy Giuliani being charged under the 'RICO law' he pioneered.
Trump's ally Mark Meadows is attempting to move his prosecution to a federal court in the Georgia indictment fallout, while Rudy Giuliani, who pioneered the 'RICO law', is charged under it for his alleged involvement in the same case.
Morgan Freeman discusses his new film '761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers' and highlights the significance of acknowledging and including the contributions of Black soldiers in American military history.
Deep dives
The 761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers
The documentary explores the history of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first Black Tank Battalion in World War II. The battalion played a significant role in the conquest of the Nazis in Europe, yet their story has been largely overlooked. They fought in combat for 183 days, facing fierce battles alongside their white commanders. Despite their bravery and valor, they returned home to face discrimination and were not given the recognition they deserved. The documentary sheds light on their important contribution and the challenges they faced both on and off the battlefield.
The Importance of Remembering Forgotten Heroes
The documentary highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the contributions of the 761st Tank Battalion and other Black soldiers who have often been overlooked in history. It emphasizes the need to include their stories in the broader narrative of American military history, as they fought and sacrificed just like their white counterparts. By acknowledging and celebrating their bravery, the documentary aims to rectify the erasure and neglect of their contributions.
The Impact of Discrimination and Segregation
The documentary exposes the discrimination and segregation experienced by the 761st Tank Battalion and other Black soldiers during and after World War II. Despite their heroism, they faced discrimination, unequal treatment, and limited opportunities upon their return to a segregated America. The film emphasizes the enduring struggle for equality and recognition faced by Black soldiers and highlights the need for continued efforts to address systemic racism in the military and society as a whole.
Resurrecting Forgotten History
The documentary aims to resurrect the forgotten history of the 761st Tank Battalion and other overlooked Black soldiers. By shedding light on their stories and struggles, the film seeks to bring them back into the collective memory and recognize their significant contributions. It challenges the erasure of Black soldiers' experiences in historical narratives and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in commemorating and teaching history.
The Georgia indictment fallout continues as Trump ally Mark Meadows tries to move his prosecution to a federal court, Rudy Giuliani is charged under the ‘RICO law’ he pioneered, and Trump pushes his election fraud lies. CNN’s Daniel Dale joins to fact check Trump’s attacks and claims about D.A. Fani Willis, as the former president intensifies his baseless claims about the prosecutor in the Georgia indictment. Plus, Laura Coates interviews Morgan Freeman about his new film “761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers”, and why he says you can’t be removed from race in America. Also tonight, is “X” purposely slowing access to sites Musk hates?
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