Topic: Christopher Columbus

Adam Curry compares the political climate of Catalonia to Texas, noting the lingering effects of the 2017 secession referendum. During a tour of the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, Curry observes the global spread of social justice movements, including Black Lives Matter and trans activism. He reports that statues of Christopher Columbus are being removed in Spain and mentions ongoing debates regarding colonial reparations in the Netherlands and Suriname.

Mary Graber details how Howard Zinn used deceptive ellipses in his book to misrepresent Christopher Columbus's logs. By removing pages of text, Zinn allegedly omitted Columbus's desire to convert indigenous people "by love than by force," creating a propagandistic narrative that has fueled modern anti-Columbus sentiment.

Education and political leaders in Evanston, Illinois, called for a temporary halt to history instruction in state schools until a new, alternative curriculum can be decided upon. The proposal follows national debates over the 1619 Project and the role of traditional historical figures like Christopher Columbus. Critics argue that stopping history classes is an extreme measure that threatens educational standards.

The shift from traditional Thanksgiving to "Friendsgiving" is characterized as a globalist effort to diminish national identities. Comparisons are made to the rebranding of Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day and the controversy surrounding the Dutch tradition of Black Pete. One host shares a personal update regarding the recent passing of his father at age 80, noting the importance of family traditions.

The hosts discuss the shift from celebrating Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, noting the holiday's status in California versus New York City. They touch upon the modern criticism of Christopher Columbus as a slaver and xenophobe. Despite the holiday, they confirm they will continue working through the weekend.

Progressive commentator Thom Hartmann drew a controversial comparison between Christopher Columbus and ISIS, labeling the explorer the "ISIS of his day." This rhetoric is part of a broader movement to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The hosts view these efforts as a "code for fellow travelers" within the progressive political sphere, aimed at vilifying Western historical figures.