In this powerful, important episode, Oteil and Mike focus on the topic of race. Inviting listeners into their conversation, the two discuss the activists and change makers who have fought against racism throughout history, and what’s needed to change the racism that exists deep within our system. Oteil talks about his family history and his own experiences with racism, explains the “one drop” rule, and why we all need to educate ourselves in order to understand the issues and ultimately, effect change.

Mentioned in this episode:

Martin Luther King “Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence”

The Nixon Tapes 

John Ehrlichman quote

Jane Elliott video and exercise on racism

Cointelpro

Iran-Contra

Freeway Rick Ross

Pee Wee Kirkland

Frank Serpico

Oliver North

The Pike Committee

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

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Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins, RJ Bee and Kirsten Cluthe. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com

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