Topic: Thurgood Marshall

2 chapters across the catalog

Hydrating
Episode 1569 2:18:47 - 2:22:57

1569: Hydrating

Joy Reid's Criticism of Clarence Thomas and MLK

MSNBC host Joy Reid accuses Republicans of "cherry-picking" the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to hide white supremacy. She further attacks Justice Clarence Thomas, claiming he resents the assistance he received and has "repaid black people with scorn." The hosts mock Reid's "mind-reading" and her claims that MLK was viewed as a domestic terrorist during his lifetime.

Babushkas of Chernobyl
Episode 806 2:59:16 - 3:03:54

806: Babushkas of Chernobyl

Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Vacancy

Congresswoman Karen Bass and Al Sharpton discuss the potential nomination of Loretta Lynch to the Supreme Court. Bass draws criticism for suggesting that an "African American voice" has been missing from the court since Thurgood Marshall, effectively dismissing Justice Clarence Thomas. The hosts label the comments as racist and exclusionary toward Thomas's judicial philosophy.