The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Meanwhile | Rosamund Pike
Sep 4, 2023
Rosamund Pike, star of 'The Wheel of Time,' talks about her days busking on the streets of London. The podcast also covers the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue, Apple's self-driving car, and pronunciation challenges for actors.
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- The removal of Thomas Jefferson's statue prompts discussions about contextualizing historical figures and confronting uncomfortable aspects of their legacy.
- A new UK law recognizing the sentience of sea creatures underscores the need for more ethical treatment and discourages inhumane practices like boiling them alive.
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Controversy over Removal of Thomas Jefferson Statue at City Hall
A statue of Thomas Jefferson was recently removed from City Hall in New York City after standing for 187 years. While some argue that Jefferson should still be remembered, there is recognition that his legacy needs to be contextualized. The controversy has sparked discussions about not blindly honoring historical figures who owned slaves and the need to confront uncomfortable aspects of history.
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