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Episode 393: Lawyers, Guns, and Tummies: Tribal Thumb Pt. 2 (preview)
Jul 19, 2024
Matt and Matt from Left in the Bay discuss the radical energy of the 1970s in California and the twists of the Symbionese Liberation Army saga. Topics discussed include SLA actions post-murder, Hearst family newspaper empire, Patty Hearst's kidnapping, demands for food justice in California, and Patty Hearst's decision to join the people's army.
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- The 1970s radical energy in California led to the rise of groups like Tribal Thumb with eerie parallels to the Manson Family and the SLA.
- Patty Hearst, kidnapped by the SLA, renounced her class privilege, aligning with the group's demands before escalating demands led to public disillusionment.
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The Activities of the Symbianese Liberation Army
The Symbianese Liberation Army, primarily comprising white middle to upper-class individuals, was involved in various actions in late 1973 and January 1974. Following the arrest of two SLA members, Nancy Link-Perry attempted to destroy incriminating evidence by setting fire to a house in Concord. This event marked the beginning of the SLA going underground, leading to Patty Hearst's kidnapping on February 4th, 1974 from her Berkeley apartment by SLA members.
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