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Episode 219Jun 22, 2020

Let’s rename the places and stuff named after racists

Like aircraft carriers and military bases.

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The USS John C. Stennis
The USS John C. Stennis
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Sen. John C. Stennis was a segregationist who opposed civil rights bills during his 41-year tenure. So why is there still an aircraft carrier named after him? That’s just one example we’ll pick apart today. Plus, President Trump’s suspension of H1-B visas and, of course, “Hamilton.”

Here’s a list of some of the stuff we talked about today:

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