This Day Strom Thurmond's Epic Filibuster -- And Bladder Control (1957)
Aug 27, 2024
Strom Thurmond, notorious U.S. Senator and champion of the longest filibuster in history, takes center stage as guests unravel his 1957 stand against civil rights legislation. They dissect the formidable 24-hour marathon of speeches and how he bizarrely managed his bodily needs during this epic protest. The conversation highlights the contradictions in Thurmond's life, his unique snack choices during the filibuster, and reflects on the absurdity of political longevity and stubborn opposition in Washington.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Defiant Stand Against Civil Rights: An Analysis of a 24-Hour Filibuster
03:09 • 3min
Contradictions of Strom Thurmond and the Mechanics of His Historic Filibuster
06:03 • 4min
Strom Thurmond's Filibuster Follies
09:40 • 5min
Reflections on Political Longevity and Absurdity
14:40 • 3min