Topic: Young Washington

3 chapters across the catalog

Lunar Economy
Episode 1872 31:42 - 35:16

1872: Lunar Economy

Young Washington Movie, French-Indian War History

A review of the film "Young Washington" explores George Washington's early military career in colonial Virginia and his involvement in the Ohio Valley conflict against the French. The movie depicts Washington's struggle for respect within the British Army and his relationship with Native American tribes. The hosts discuss the violent nature of American history as portrayed in the film.

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 2:39:45 - 2:42:54

889: The Christmas Special

Klaus von Bülow Anecdote and Booker T. Washington Slur

A host recounts a brief encounter with Klaus von Bülow at a New York club. The segment then shifts to a clip from The Young Turks where a producer repeatedly mispronounces "Booker T. Washington" as "Booger T." during a Black History Month segment. The hosts find the mispronunciation insulting and indicative of poor production standards.

The Soul Train of Podcasts
Episode 379 10:23 - 13:28

379: The Soul Train of Podcasts

Cenk Uygur, Booker T. Washington Slur on Current TV

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks is criticized for mispronouncing the name of historical figure Booker T. Washington as "Booger T. Washington" during a Black History Month segment. The hosts analyze the clip, suggesting the production quality of the Current TV show is inferior to independent web productions.