Topic: Vietnam Veterans

2 chapters across the catalog

70: Four Freedoms
2:56:20 - 3:00:22

70: Four Freedoms

Vietnam Veterans and the "Baby Killer" Stigma

The hosts discuss the mistreatment of Vietnam veterans who returned to a country that called them "baby killers." They highlight the high percentage of black men on the front lines who lacked the means to dodge the draft through college or moving to Canada. This history of being "thrown away" by the government is cited as a reason for modern skepticism toward federal medical mandates.

50: Class Action
3:11:46 - 3:17:58

50: Class Action

Vietnam Veteran's Plea, Final Reflections and Outro Music

A clip of a Black Vietnam veteran expresses frustration with "tokenism" and the government's failure to keep its word regarding justice and equality. The hosts conclude the 50th episode by emphasizing that the "revolution" begins with restoring the family unit and rejecting government charity. The show fades out with a celebratory discussion of the "big heel comeback" and a musical montage featuring a cover of The Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun."