Topic: James Earl Jones

2 chapters across the catalog

74: Silly Mode
• 2:39:19 - 2:45:10

74: Silly Mode

Paul Robeson and the House Un-American Activities Committee

A dramatic reading by James Earl Jones recreates the 1956 testimony of Paul Robeson before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Robeson defiantly invokes the Fifth Amendment while challenging the committee's authority and defending his right to his political beliefs. The hosts use this as an example of a "legal lynching" where the system attempts to destroy a serious individual's reputation and livelihood.

22: The Dream Maker
• 1:33:45 - 1:39:21

22: The Dream Maker

James Earl Ray Plaque Error and Final Reflections

The show concludes with a "Factor or Fiction" story about a 2002 MLK Day plaque in Lauderhill, Florida, that accidentally thanked assassin James Earl Ray instead of actor James Earl Jones. The hosts reflect on the importance of looking at history with fresh eyes and questioning mainstream narratives. The episode ends with the song "Mr. Dream Merchant."