TrueAnon 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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SLA's Racial and Class Composition
- The Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) core group was almost entirely white middle and upper class. - This contrasts with their claim of radical left-wing activism and highlights complex racial dynamics.
Patty Hearst Kidnapping Details
- Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her Berkeley apartment by SLA members in 1974. - She was sexually assaulted and locked in a closet, undergoing intense psychological manipulation.
Hearst Family Influence
- Patty Hearst was the heiress to the powerful William Randolph Hearst newspaper empire. - Her family carried immense influence over San Francisco's media landscape.