Topic: Samuel L Jackson

4 chapters across the catalog

84: More or Less
7:15 - 10:42

84: More or Less

Samuel Alito and the Leaked Dobbs Draft

Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion, leaked via Politico, argued that Roe v. Wade was egregiously wrong from its inception. The leak fundamentally changed the internal trust within the Supreme Court and sparked national debate over the Constitution's status as a living document. There is speculation that the lack of resistance to the Texas heartbeat law was a precursor to this federal shift.

84: More or Less
51:14 - 54:18

84: More or Less

"Black Twitter" and the Attack on Conservative Blacks

The segment examines the intense vitriol directed at Clarence Thomas from "Black Twitter" and celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson. The use of racial slurs against black conservatives is described as a means of gaining "instant clout" in liberal circles. Thomas is characterized as a powerful figure who "wants all the smoke" and understands the weight of his judicial influence.

17: Shaft Stache
15:13 - 20:08

17: Shaft Stache

Samuel L. Jackson, Casting Critique and Retraction

Samuel L. Jackson's past comments regarding the casting of British actors in American stories like Get Out and Selma are reviewed. Jackson initially questioned if a British upbringing allows an actor to fully understand the specific nuances of the American black experience. He later clarified his comments, expressing respect for UK actors while noting the unique opportunities they find in the United States.