Episode 572 • • 4:52 - 10:53
572: Uptalking Dudes
Nelson Mandela, Cornel West, Revolutionary History vs. Media Image
A discussion regarding the death of Nelson Mandela contrasts his historical reality as a militant revolutionary with his modern media portrayal. Reference is made to Cornel West's term "Santa-clausification" to describe the softening of Mandela's image. The conversation touches on the violent tactics of the ANC, Winnie Mandela's controversial reputation, and the classification of Mandela as a terrorist by the United States until 2008.