Strom Thurmond

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.