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A Deep Dive Into The Cultural Cold War (1960) w/ Benjamen Walker

May 5, 2024
Benjamen Walker discusses the cultural Cold War era, exploring CIA funding of artists, the struggle for artistic freedom, and the dilemmas faced by artists in promoting American culture while dissenting against societal norms. The podcast also highlights a series on propaganda as art, featuring Richard Wright's final speech and a conversation on James Baldwin.
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