The Gist Keep Your Friends Close And The Know-Nothing Doughfaces Closer
Oct 3, 2023
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses how Abraham Lincoln used conversation, engagement, compromise, and tact to navigate the divided America of his time. The podcast also highlights the appointment of a new black LGBTQ Senator in California and delves into the intersection of anti-blackness and misogyny in politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Lincoln's Success in a Divided America
05:02 • 2min
The Importance of Difference and Understanding in Lincoln's Relationships
06:37 • 2min
Strategic Speech and Black Laws
08:59 • 15min
Examining the Historic Achievements of a Political Figure
23:58 • 6min
Intersection of Anti-Blackness and Misogyny in Politics
29:50 • 3min