The Justin Hamilton Podcast Dave Anthony and Rachael Millanta
Mar 16, 2021
Dave Anthony, a comedian known for his work on The Dollop, discusses the importance of understanding history to combat fascism. He highlights the role of educational narratives in shaping national identity and critiques how memory is distorted in American textbooks. Meanwhile, Rachael Millanta dives into quirky science, explaining groundbreaking research on memory transfer in snails and its implications for PTSD. Together, they explore the responsibilities of comedians today and the absurdities of current events, blending humor with critical insights.
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Election Day Prediction
- Dave Anthony predicted Trump's 2016 victory and describes the tense election day moment before he learned the result.
- He recounts filming a commercial and telling his wife not to tell him, then learning the outcome from his son shouting it out.
History Prevents Fascism
- Teaching full history is essential to recognizing how fascism forms rather than only learning about Hitler.
- Dave Anthony and Chris Hedges argue missing the build-up leaves people blind to fascist patterns.
Denial Fuels National Blindness
- American exceptionalism and unwillingness to revisit national myths block recognition of systemic harms.
- Dave says confronting that history requires psychological work many avoid, especially older generations.
