The John Brown Lens: What would Brown Say About Contemporary Zionist Israel, the Charlie Kirk Tragedy, & Trump's War on the History of Slavery

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In this episode, Lou breaks with the regular approach of this podcast to put a John Brown lens on pressing contemporary issues. He specifically addresses three main topics, arguing why John Brown would be an anti-Zionist due to the movement's oppressive colonial practices and its perceived anti-biblical, racialized nature; critiquing the notion that the recently murdered Charlie Kirk was a Christian martyr because of his white nationalist views and opposition to the Black civil rights tradition; and finally, condemning the Trump administration's attempts to revise history and minimize the violence and injustice of slavery. John Brown Today, Lou concludes, is a podcast devoted to the meaning of John Brown and therefore must serve as a platform to advocate for justice, truth-telling, and keeping his legacy alive in the face of modern political struggles.

To see an explainer video for this episode, check out the JOHN BROWN TODAY YouTube platform, and look for the short video entitled, "The John Brown Lens."